What Sowatt Solutions does

Sowatt Solutions SAS is a France-based EV charging infrastructure operator and installer founded in 2022 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jean Lain Mobilités, the mobility arm of the Jean Lain automotive group (Groupe FINALAIN). The company provides a full-stack offering spanning residential AC wallboxes (7–22 kW), fast DC stations (50 kW), and ultra-fast chargers up to 560 kW (including Kempower Mega Satellite systems for passenger vehicles and heavy trucks), with deployment, financing, operation, and maintenance handled in-house through IRVE-certified technicians.

Its core technology stack comprises an OCPP 1.6J/2.0.1-compatible charging management platform built on the Monta backend, supporting dynamic load balancing, smart off-peak charging scheduling, real-time monitoring, multi-payment authentication (RFID, QR, Apple/Google Pay, Visa/Mastercard), and roaming interoperability with 800,000+ charging points across Europe. A free RFID charging card and iOS/Android mobile application form the consumer-facing surface.

Sowatt monetizes through six revenue streams: one-time hardware and installation revenue (€1,000–€2,000 home units; €20,000–€100,000+ DC stations), usage-based CPO fees at €0.54/kWh on its own network, roaming transaction fees, a tiers investisseur (third-party investor) model funding 100% of station CAPEX on host sites under a 12-year lease, recurring fleet supervision subscriptions, and home hardware sales. Customer segments include individual homeowners, enterprises (KONE, Somfy, Salomon, Audi, King Jouet, Ekosport), transport operators (Groupe Borini), public-sector entities (Mairie de Megève, SFTRF), and commercial host partners (Intermarché, Super U). The company operates primarily in France with a concentration in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and flagship ultra-fast installations on the Mont-Blanc corridor.

Name

Sowatt Solutions

Legal name

Sowatt solutions SAS

Website

https://sowattsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sowatt Solutions SAS is a France-based EV charging infrastructure installer and operator (subsidiary of Jean Lain Mobilités), deploying AC and DC charging stations up to 560 kW for homeowners, enterprises, transport operators, and commercial site hosts across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging Infrastructure

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charger Operations, Maintenance & Field Service (O&M) (TLAKAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charging Equipment Installation & Commissioning (AC/DC, Depot/Fleet) (TLAKAMAE), EV Charging Operations & Parking-Lot Electrification Management (BPABAKAK), EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging) (TLABAMAK)

Keywords

• EV charging infrastructure
• Charge point operator
• Fleet electrification
• Home charging installation
• Ultra-fast DC charging

Headquarters

HQ city

Voglans

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Charging Station Installation: Revenue from installing EV charging stations for individual homeowners and businesses, including AC wallbox units (7-22kW) and DC fast chargers (50-350kW). Installation includes technical study, electrical connection, civil works, and commissioning.
2. Charging Network Operation (CPO): Operating public and private charging stations as a Charge Point Operator, generating revenue from per-kWh charging fees paid by EV drivers. Revenue is usage-based, with pricing at 0.54€/kWh for contactless/RFID payment on Sowatt's own network.
3. Roaming and Interoperability Fees: Revenue from roaming agreements allowing Sowatt cards and apps to work on partner networks across Europe. Drivers can charge at 800,000+ points using the Sowatt card/app.
4. Site Host Partnership Model: Third-party investor model where Sowatt funds, installs, and operates charging stations on host sites (supermarkets, retailers, commercial properties) at zero cost to the host. Sowatt pays rent to the host and retains all charging revenue.
5. Fleet Management and Supervision Services: Ongoing subscription for businesses managing employee charging, including access control, billing/reimbursement, energy monitoring, load management, and maintenance support.
6. Home Charging Hardware and Management: Sale and installation of home charging stations (7-22kW) for individual homeowners, with optional dynamic load management linked to Linky smart meter and electricity tariff optimization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sowatt Solutions installs and operates electric vehicle charging stations for individual homeowners, businesses, municipalities, and commercial site hosts across France. The company delivers turnkey AC (7-22kW) and DC fast/ultra-fast (50-560kW) charging infrastructure, complemented by an RFID charging card and mobile application enabling access to 800,000+ European charging points, with recurring supervision, maintenance, and fleet management services.

Product overview

Sowatt Solutions is an electric vehicle charging infrastructure operator and installer offering a comprehensive product portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and public charging solutions. The core offering includes charging stations ranging from 7kW home units to 560kW ultra-fast stations, complemented by the Sowatt RFID charging card and mobile application for access management and payment. The company operates under a full-service model combining installation, hosting partnerships, supervision, and 24/7 maintenance across France and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sowatt Solutions Recharge Card: A charging card allowing users to recharge at 800,000+ charging points across Europe, free and without subscription.
• Sowatt Solutions Mobile Application

Products and services

• Home Charging Station Installation (7-22kW AC) Turnkey home EV charging installation for individual homeowners, including technical study, Qualif IRVE-certified installation of 7-22kW AC wallboxes, dynamic load management linked to Linky smart meter, electricity tariff optimization, and ADVENIR/credit d'impôt subsidy support. Available nationwide across France.
• Business Charging Station Installation Enterprise EV charging infrastructure deployment for businesses, including on-site employee charging, home charging for employees, multi-site deployment capability, centralized supervision dashboard, fleet billing, and ADVENIR subsidy navigation. Targets corporate clients with multi-site national rollouts.
• Ultra-Fast DC Charging Station Hosting (Tiers Investisseur) Turnkey hosting service for commercial site owners (supermarkets, retailers, concessions) where Sowatt funds, installs, and operates ultra-fast DC charging stations (150-560kW) at zero capital cost to the host. Includes rental income to the site host under a 12-year lease model.
• Sowatt RFID Charging Card Physical RFID charging card providing free, subscription-free access to 800,000+ charging points across Europe. Compatible with Sowatt network and roaming partner networks including Chargemap, PlugSurfing, Audi e-tron, and Elli.
• Sowatt Mobile Application (iOS/Android) Native mobile application for iOS and Android enabling route planning, real-time locating of charging stations across 800,000+ European points, session start/stop, payment management, consumption tracking, and 24/7 customer support.
• Fleet Management and Supervision Subscription Recurring subscription service for businesses managing multi-station EV charging deployments, including employee access control, billing and reimbursement automation, energy monitoring, dynamic load management, and 24/7 hotline support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22% reduction in electricity costs through smart off-peak charging scheduling
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• KempowerflagshipTechnology or Integration · 17 December 2025Partnership with Kempower, Finnish leader in DC fast charging solutions, to deploy ultra-fast charging infrastructure in France. First deployment was the Kempower Mega Satellite 560kW system at Vougy on the Mont-Blanc corridor, serving both passenger vehicles and heavy trucks. The partnership enables high-power distributed charging with modular, scalable architecture.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2025Strategic equipment partnership with Schneider Electric for fleet electrification projects. Sowatt deploys Schneider EVlink Pro AC (22kW) and StarCharge Fast DC (120kW) charging stations for transport operators like Groupe Borini. Schneider provides robust, reliable equipment with centralized management software.
• Groupe BorinicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint fleet electrification project for passenger transport operator. Sowatt designed and deployed charging infrastructure (40+ stations, 22kW AC and 120kW DC) across 8 sites in Haute-Savoie, working with Schneider Electric equipment to meet Borini's specific operational requirements.
• Jean Lain MobilitésflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and automotive mobility partner. Jean Lain Mobilités is the holding company (Groupe FINALAIN) providing strategic direction, brand association, dealership network access, and shared services including HR, legal, and IT infrastructure.
• Intermarché Ambérieu-en-BugeycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party investor model where Sowatt installed and operates ultra-fast charging stations (8x400kW via Kempower) in the supermarket parking lot. Intermarché provides prime location and foot traffic, Sowatt handles 100% of investment and operation, paying rent to the retailer.
• Monta (Platform Technology)coreTechnology or IntegrationMonta provides the underlying technology platform for Sowatt's customer portal and charging management. The Monta-powered platform handles customer accounts, session receipts, and payment processing for Sowatt's charging network users.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Freshmile: French EV charging platform and operator providing CPO services, roaming, and software to charge point operators. Comparable on French CPO operations, B2B/B2C charging services and roaming interconnections.
• Power Dot: European ultra-fast charging operator specializing in retail and supermarket partnerships with a third-party-investor model. Directly comparable to Sowatt on host-partner economics and rapid European footprint expansion.
• ZePlug: French EV charging operator focused on residential and enterprise workplace charging with subscription models. Comparable on French market focus, B2B and B2C charging operations and managed services.
• Electra: French ultra-fast charging operator and installer deploying 150–400 kW hubs at retail sites across France with a third-party-investor hosting model. Highly comparable to Sowatt on format, target customers, hosting economics and French market focus.
• Allego: Pan-European public EV charging network operator with ultra-fast and fast-charging hubs across highways and urban locations. Comparable on CPO business model, ultra-fast deployment and European roaming.
• Ionity: Pan-European high-power charging network joint venture of major automakers, focused on 350 kW+ hubs along motorway corridors. Comparable on ultra-fast DC, corridor strategy and OCPP-based operations.
• Stations-e: French ultra-fast charging operator backed by investment funds, rolling out high-power hubs at retail and motorway-adjacent sites. Comparable on French ultra-fast positioning, third-party-investor financing and supermarket/retail partnerships.
• Fastned: European ultra-fast charging operator with a network of high-power hubs along motorways and at retail sites across multiple countries. Comparable on DC ultra-fast format, hosting economics and pan-European roaming.

Others

• ChargeMap: Pan-European EV charging roaming platform and mapping service used by drivers to find and pay at networks. Comparable as a roaming/data ecosystem partner and overlapping user base with Sowatt's card and app.

Broad incumbents

• TotalEnergies: Global integrated energy major with a large and rapidly growing French and European EV charging network (including high-power hubs). Overlaps with Sowatt on ultra-fast public charging and fleet services but at vastly greater scale and capital depth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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