What Sparklin does

Sparklin SAS is a French B2B EV charging company founded in March 2021 in Nantes, France, that develops and manufactures both its own charging hardware and its proprietary supervision platform. The company is one of the few verticalized EVSE players in the French market, producing three hardware lines — Spark 1 (3.7 kW supervised reinforced socket, eco-designed with EDF R&D certification), Spark Plus (premium socket with embedded MID-certified meter, e-ink screen, dynamic anti-fraud QR, and UWB plug-and-charge), and Spark x go-e (7–22 kW accelerated chargers from a partnership with Austrian manufacturer go-e) — all managed through a unified cloud platform, Spark Pilot, which handles real-time monitoring, dynamic load balancing, automated billing, GIREVE roaming interoperability, and remote maintenance resolving 90% of incidents without physical intervention.

The platform supports OCPP 1.6 and 2.0 protocols, MID-certified billing for legal compliance, GIREVE national roaming for passive public-network revenue, and exclusive French data hosting with GDPR/CNIL certification. The company commercially serves B2B customers across five documented segments: enterprises and industrial SMEs (load balancing without EDF grid reinforcement), hospitality (hotels, campgrounds), residential remote workers (URSSAF-compliant home charging reimbursement), local authorities (public car park CPO operations), and parking operators. Sparklin sells through direct enterprise field sales (48-hour quote turnaround), a network of certified IRVE installers, and electrical distributors including Sonepar and SIDER.

The business model combines hardware sales (CAPEX, ~€280–€300 per socket), recurring SaaS subscription revenue (~€75/month for 10 charging points), transaction fees on public charging via GIREVE roaming, and managed services for URSSAF reimbursement documentation. The company operates within the GNKGO group (acquired in Q3 2024), which specializes in next-generation IoT design, and has 10 employees as of the most recent filing. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; key strategic partners include EDF (founding certification partner), GIREVE (roaming), and go-e (accelerated charging hardware).

Name

Sparklin

Legal name

Sparklin SAS

Website

https://sparklin.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sparklin SAS is a French B2B EV charging company developing proprietary charging hardware (Spark 1, Spark Plus, Spark x go-e) and a unified cloud supervision platform (Spark Pilot) for enterprises, hotels, campgrounds, local authorities, and SMEs across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging Infrastructure

NAICS

Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charging Hardware Manufacturing (AC/DC Chargers/Dispensers) (IMACACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG), EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging) (TLABAMAK), EV Charger Operations, Maintenance & Field Service (O&M) (TLAKAMAF)

Keywords

• EV charging infrastructure
• Charging supervision platform
• Dynamic load balancing
• Connected charging sockets
• Professional IRVE solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sparklin sells its own charging hardware — Spark 1, Spark Plus, and Spark x go-e — to businesses and organizations. Hardware is sold as a one-time purchase (CAPEX). Pricing ranges from under €300 per unit for Spark 1 to higher cost for go-e units.
2. Spark Pilot Subscription (SaaS Platform): Spark Pilot is a recurring subscription platform for supervision, load balancing, billing, and roaming management. The subscription is billed monthly (approx. €75/month for 10 charging points, per case studies). It supports automated billing revenue collection from end users, with Sparklin remitting payments to the operator.
3. End-User Charging Revenue (Transaction Fees): When stations are open to the public via GIREVE roaming, Sparklin charges a take rate or transaction fee on sessions processed through the platform. Operators receive passive revenue 24/7 via the public roaming network.
4. URSSAF Reimbursement Data Services: Sparklin enables businesses to document and automate reimbursement of employee home charging costs, compliant with URSSAF regulations. The MID-certified consumption data eliminates the need for estimated flat-rate reimbursements, saving companies money and providing legally defensible documentation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sparklin designs, manufactures, and sells professional EV charging hardware (Spark 1 reinforced socket, Spark Plus premium socket with MID-certified meter, and Spark x go-e accelerated 7–22 kW stations) along with its proprietary cloud-based supervision platform Spark Pilot, which provides real-time monitoring, dynamic load balancing, automated billing, GIREVE roaming interoperability, and remote maintenance for businesses, hotels, campsites, local authorities, and SMEs deploying EV charging infrastructure in France.

Product overview

Sparklin is a French company that develops and manufactures both its own EV charging hardware and a proprietary supervision platform — one of the few verticalized EVSE players in the market. The product portfolio comprises three distinct charging hardware lines (Spark 1, Spark Plus, Spark x go-e) supervised through a unified cloud platform (Spark Pilot, formerly Sparklin Manager). The Spark 1 is an eco-designed basic supervised socket at 3.7 kW; the Spark Plus adds a certified MID meter, e-ink screen, and Plug & charge for premium use cases requiring enforceable billing; the Spark x go-e (Core and Pro variants from a partnership with Austrian manufacturer go-e) extends the range up to 22 kW for intensive fleet and fast-rotation use cases. All hardware shares Spark Pilot as a single management interface with native load balancing, automated billing, GIREVE roaming for public network visibility, and remote maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spark Pilot: Supervision and load balancing platform for managing EV charging stations, previously known as Sparklin Manager. Rebuilt and rebranded in 2025.
• Spark x go-e

Products and services

• Spark Pilot Cloud-based supervision and load balancing platform for managing Sparklin charging infrastructure. Monitors all stations in real time, automatically distributes available power across active chargers to prevent grid overruns, enables automated billing with contactless payment, and provides remote maintenance with 90% of incidents resolved remotely.
• Spark 1 Supervised reinforced charging socket at 3.7 kW (16A single-phase). Eco-designed with 6× lower lifecycle impact than conventional fast chargers. Connected via WiFi/4G, supervised through Spark Pilot with remote restart, session history, and native load balancing. Compatible with all EVs via Type E (FR) or Type F (EU) connectors.
• Spark Plus Premium reinforced connected socket at 3.7 kW with integrated certified MID meter for legally enforceable billing, e-ink display showing real-time pricing and active sessions, dynamic anti-fraud QR codes renewed per session, and ultra-wideband Plug & charge authentication. WiFi/4G/RJ45/Mesh connectivity with native OCPP 1.6 & 2.0 support.
• Spark x go-e Accelerated charging station developed in partnership with go-e (Austria), available in two versions: CORE (7–22 kW triphase standard) and Pro (7–22 kW with certified MID meter for legally enforceable billing). IP66/IK08 rated for outdoor use, -25°C to 40°C operating range, integrated Type 2S cable (6m lockable). Integrates natively into Spark Pilot with cross-borne load balancing.
• Sparklin Mobile App

Quantifiable outcome

• 140 charge points deployed without EDF grid reinforcement or subscription increase
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• go-e (Austria)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSparklin partners with go-e (Austria) to enrich its product range with two accelerated charging stations: Spark go-e Core (7–22 kW) and Spark go-e Pro (MID-certified version). Both models integrate natively into Spark Pilot. The go-e charger has won the Price-Performance award from Auto Bild and P3 Wallbox Test.
• EDFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with EDF from Sparklin's founding. EDF R&D Lab certified the Spark 1. EDF Pulse recognition was awarded. The partnership provides credibility and market access for Sparklin in the French energy market.
• GIREVEcoreTechnology or IntegrationGIREVE is the French national EV roaming network. Sparklin stations are natively interoperable with GIREVE, enabling stations to appear on ChargeMap and TotalEnergies, generating passive 24/7 revenue for Sparklin operators.
• IRVE Certified Installers NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of certified IRVE installers who install Sparklin hardware at customer sites. Listed partners include Tessier Électricité, LCDS Mobilités, and ROY Elec.
• Electrical Distributors (Sonepar, SIDER, Distrilec, CARPLUG)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSparklin products are distributed through electrical wholesale distributors including Sonepar, SIDER, Distrilec, and CARPLUG (which sells Sparklin mounting poles/accessories).
• ADVENIR ProgrammeminorOthersADVENIR is a French subsidy programme that subsidizes up to 50% of installation costs for publicly accessible EV charging stations. Sparklin supports customers in preparing subsidy applications. This is not a commercial partnership but an ecosystem support mechanism.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bornes Solutions: French EV charging infrastructure integrator focused on B2B deployments. Comparable target customers (enterprises, hotels, municipalities) and complementary role as an IRVE installer channel partner versus Sparklin's direct hardware sales.
• Zeplug: French EV charging provider focused on residential and employee home-charging solutions. Competes with Sparklin's URSSAF reimbursement / home-charging use case.
• EVBox: European EV charging hardware manufacturer with its own back-office platform (EVBox Everon). Competes with Sparklin in the AC charger segment for commercial parking and fleet deployments.
• Wallbox: Wallbox designs and manufactures EV charging hardware (Pulsar, Commander) with its own cloud platform (myWallbox). Closest functional comparable to Sparklin in the B2B/small commercial segment with both owned hardware and software.
• Freshmile: French EV charging operator and software platform provider. Most direct French competitor — same geography, same B2B target market, with a roaming-enabled platform comparable to Spark Pilot.

Regional players

• Allego: European EV charging network operator with owned hardware and software across multiple countries. Comparable platform-plus-network model to Sparklin but operating across Benelux/UK/Germany rather than France.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global electrical equipment and EV charging infrastructure provider (EVlink). Competes with Sparklin in commercial and enterprise EV charging deployments with a much broader portfolio.
• ChargePoint: Largest North American-headquartered EV charging network with a broad commercial hardware portfolio and cloud platform. Competes with Sparklin in the AC work-place and fleet segment at the international level.
• TotalEnergies: Major French energy player operating one of the country's largest EV charging networks. Competes with Sparklin in public-access charging and has a roaming relationship with Sparklin via GIREVE.

Emerging players

• go-e: Austrian EV charger manufacturer and Sparklin's product partner (Spark x go-e line). Sells the underlying hardware that Sparklin re-brands and integrates into Spark Pilot; also an adjacent competitor in the same European AC segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sparklin1

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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