What UTA Edenred does

UTA Edenred (legal entity: UNION TANK Eckstein GmbH & Co. KG) is a Germany-headquartered B2B mobility services provider and subsidiary of publicly listed Edenred SE. The company issues fleet fuel cards and electric vehicle charge cards accepted across more than 5,300 fuel stations and a growing network of public charging points (including IONITY, EnBW, Tesla Supercharger, and Shell Recharge) spanning DACH, Western, Southern, Northern, Eastern Europe, and the Baltic States. Its integrated platform combines the UTA One next toll box for multi-country European toll collection, the UTA SmartConnect telematics solution for GPS-based fleet tracking, the UTA SmartCockpit fuel planning application, the UTA Edenred Drive mobile app with UTA EasyFuel contactless pump authorization, and ancillary services such as VAT/mineral oil tax refund processing, digital driver's license checks, vehicle safety inspections, and carbon offset programs (UTA Carbon Offset, CleanPower certification).

The business model is primarily transaction-based, with UTA earning fees on fuel and EV charging transactions at acceptance points, supplemented by recurring subscription revenue from toll box rentals and value-added services (UTA Plus). Pricing is quote-based and bundled across fuel, toll, and tax services with volume discounts (up to 40% on toll rentals and tax refund commissions); notably, no activation fees or minimum volume requirements apply. Go-to-market combines enterprise direct sales with account management for large fleet operators and a self-service online application portal plus the myUTA customer portal for SMB and mid-market customers. Distribution leverages a channel network of acceptance partners (Aral, BP, Shell, TotalEnergies, Esso, Enilive, Circle K, JET, ORLEN, Westfalen) and charging network operators, with the company describing itself as operating the largest fuel station network in Germany and one of the leading mobility service providers in Europe.

Recent strategic activity centers on electric mobility: a partnership with EnBW (April 2026) for combined electric fleet management in Germany, an IONITY partnership (May 2026) for discounted fast charging across Europe, and parent Edenred's acquisition of The Mobility House Solutions (June 2026) to expand EV charging and energy management capabilities. The company is privately held as a subsidiary of Edenred SE, and UTA-specific revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

UTA Edenred

Legal name

UNION TANK Eckstein GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://web.uta.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

UTA Edenred is a Germany-based B2B mobility services provider and Edenred SE subsidiary offering fuel cards, EV charging cards, European toll collection, telematics, and tax refund services to commercial fleet operators across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fleet Mobility Services

NAICS

Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Fleet Fuel, Toll & Expense Management Programs (TLABAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging) (TLABAMAK)

Keywords

• Fleet fuel cards
• EV charging cards
• European toll collection
• Commercial fleet mobility
• Telematics fleet management

Headquarters

HQ city

Kleinostheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fuel Card Transactions: Transaction fees charged on fuel purchases made with UTA fuel cards at partner stations across Europe. Revenue generated per transaction at acceptance points.
2. EV Charging Services: Charging card services for electric fleet vehicles with access to public charging networks including IONITY, EnBW, Tesla Supercharger, and Shell Recharge.
3. Toll Collection Services: Mautbox rental and toll transaction processing for European toll roads, tunnels, and bridges with UTA One® next device.
4. Tax Refund Services: VAT and mineral oil tax refund services through specialized service providers, with commission-based pricing offering up to 40% discount.
5. UTA Plus Services: Additional services including breakdown assistance, vehicle cleaning, workshop services, and fleet management services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

UTA Edenred provides branded fuel cards and EV charging cards accepted across the largest European fuel and charging station networks, enabling cashless fleet transactions with consolidated billing. The company complements these cards with the UTA One® next toll box for European toll collection, UTA SmartConnect® telematics for vehicle tracking, UTA SmartCockpit® fuel planning, and tax refund services for VAT and mineral oil tax recovery on commercial fuel purchases.

Product overview

UTA Edenred offers a comprehensive mobility management platform with a modular portfolio of fleet card and telematics products. The core offering consists of UTA Tankkarten (fuel cards) and UTA Ladekarten (charge cards) accepted across extensive European networks, supported by the UTA One® next toll box for centralized toll management. The platform is enhanced by supplementary modules including UTA SmartConnect® (telematics/GPS tracking), UTA SmartCockpit® (fuel planning optimization), UTA Edenred Drive App (mobile hub with digital EasyFuel® authorization), myUTA (customer self-service portal), and UTA PartnerHub (acceptance partner portal). Additional services cover EV charging (UTA eCharge®, IONITY Abo), tax refund processing, driver compliance verification, carbon offset programs, and vehicle safety inspections. The recent IONITY partnership and EnBW electric fleet management collaboration signal expansion into integrated electric mobility solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UTA Edenred Drive App: Mobile application for fuel card management and station finding
• UTA SmartCockpit
• UTA SmartConnect
• UTA EasyFuel
• UTA CardLock
• UTA eCharge
• UTA One
• UTA Plus Services
• UTA Carbon Offset
• CleanPower
• myUTA
• UTA Partner Hub
• IONITY Subscription

Products and services

• UTA Tankkarten (Fuel Cards) International fleet fuel cards accepted at over 5,300 petrol stations across multiple European countries, providing brand-independent access to conventional and alternative fuels with centralized billing and discounts for commercial fleet operators.
• UTA Ladekarten (EV Charge Cards) Electric vehicle charge cards providing access to public charging points across Europe including Tesla Supercharger, EnBW, IONITY, and Shell Recharge networks, with support for home, workplace, and depot charging solutions for commercial fleets.
• UTA One® next (Toll Box) Toll box device for automatic toll collection across multiple European countries, enabling cashless and centralized toll management for fleet vehicles.
• UTA SmartConnect® (Telematics) Telematics solution with GPS-based vehicle localization for fleet management, providing real-time location tracking, route planning, and driver behavior monitoring for commercial fleet operators.
• UTA SmartCockpit® (Fuel Planning) Fuel planning application that optimizes vehicle refueling with cost-optimized planning and savings potential through intelligent station recommendations.
• UTA Edenred Drive App Mobile application combining fuel card management, EV charging, and station finder functionality with digital card authorization at pumps via UTA EasyFuel® integration.
• Tax Refund Service (Steuerrückerstattung) VAT and mineral oil tax refund service for commercial fuel purchases, processed through specialized service providers with the tax authorities to recover taxes on fuel, toll, maintenance, and accommodation expenses.
• UTA Plus Services Supplementary services including breakdown and repair assistance, vehicle cleaning, workshop services, and driver instruction compliance for commercial fleet operators.
• myUTA Customer Portal Customer self-service portal for managing fleet accounts, ordering service cards, setting spending limits, viewing transactions, and administering user access with multi-factor authentication.
• IONITY Subscription (IONITY Abo) Subscription service for discounted high-power charging at IONITY stations across Europe, providing preferential rates for fleet customers at high-power charging stations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 40% discount on toll rental fees with bundled package
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration29 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• EnBW (Energie Baden-Württemberg)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Partnership to provide combined electric fleet management solution in Germany, leveraging EnBW's HyperNetz fast-charging network and Edenred's automotive services platform. Target customers are fleet managers transitioning to electric and hybrid vehicles. Launch planned for late 2026.
• IONITYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation in electromobility with charging network operator IONITY for discounted fast charging across Europe. UTA Edenred offers IONITY subscription to fleet customers for reduced charging rates.
• Edenred SE (Parent Company)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdenred SE is the parent company and one of Europe's leading mobility service providers. Edenred has acquired The Mobility House Solutions to expand its EV fleet management capabilities.
• Aral (BP)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor fuel brand acceptance partner with extensive station network across Germany, included in UTA acceptance network for fleet fuel card transactions.
• ShellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor fuel brand and charging network partner with Shell Recharge EV charging stations included in UTA acceptance network.
• TotalEnergiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor fuel brand partner with station network across Europe, accepted for UTA fleet fuel card transactions.
• Tesla SuperchargercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTesla Supercharger network included in UTA Edenred charging acceptance network for fleet EV charging access.
• The Mobility House SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired by Edenred (parent company) to expand electric fleet management solutions and EV charging infrastructure capabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DKV Mobility: DKV Mobility is one of Europe's largest fuel and service card providers for commercial fleets, headquartered in Ratingen, Germany. It directly competes with UTA Edenred on fuel cards, EV charging cards, toll services and VAT refund across the same European geographies.
• Eurowag: Eurowag is a European mobility platform for commercial road transport, providing fuel cards, toll solutions, tax refunds and fleet management. Its product mix and target customer base (long-haul truck operators across Central and Eastern Europe) directly overlap with UTA Edenred's LKW >3.5t segment.
• WEX Inc. WEX is a US-listed global fleet card and mobility payments company with a strong European fleet card business. It is directly comparable to UTA Edenred in B2B fuel and charge card issuance, fleet management, and cross-border payment processing for commercial vehicles.
• LOGPAY Financial Services: LOGPAY is a German-based provider of fuel cards, toll and fleet payment solutions for commercial transport, with strong ties to European logistics players. It competes head-on with UTA Edenred in DACH on integrated fleet mobility services and toll settlement.

Broad incumbents

• Shell Fleet Solutions: Shell Fleet Solutions is the B2B mobility arm of Shell, offering fuel cards, Shell Recharge EV charging, toll and fleet management globally. As an oil major with owned stations and chargers, it competes with UTA Edenred while also serving as a key acceptance partner.
• Enilive (Eni): Enilive is the Eni group's mobility and retail business providing fuel cards (Smile), EV charging and convenience services across European markets. It is directly comparable to UTA Edenred in serving commercial fleets with integrated fuel, charging and toll solutions.
• TotalEnergies Marketing Services: TotalEnergies offers Total Fleet and AS 24 fuel cards plus EV charging for commercial fleets across Europe, leveraging its branded station network. It is both an acceptance partner for UTA Edenred and a direct competitor in fleet mobility services.
• BP / Aral FleetPro: BP and its German brand Aral offer FleetPro fuel cards and EV charging for commercial fleets through an extensive owned station network. It competes with UTA Edenred across Europe while also being one of UTA's largest acceptance partners.

Emerging players

• AtoB: AtoB is a European fintech offering fuel and expense cards for commercial fleets with digital-first onboarding and management. It is an emerging competitor to UTA Edenred in the SMB fleet card segment where UTA offers no minimum volume or fleet size.
• GreenFlux: GreenFlux provides EV charging management software and roaming services for charge point operators and mobility providers. It is comparable to UTA Edenred's EV charging platform layer, with a sharper focus on charge point interoperability and roaming settlement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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