ChargeGuru merges with Zeplug

Charge Guru, an expert in planning, installation, and operation of charging stations, aims to strengthen its market position in Europe: Through the merger with Zeplug, the leading operator of charging infrastructure for residential and office buildings in France, one of the largest European providers of charging solutions for electric vehicles is being created. The offering covers the entire value chain from installation to operation of charging stations.

Everything from a single source: Fully financed complete solution for multi-family homes and businesses

With Zeplug, ChargeGuru offers a charging solution that addresses the technical and administrative challenges of charging infrastructure specifically in multi-family homes, thus meeting the increasing demand for charging options in residences. The charging solution also includes fully financed infrastructure as well as turnkey installation and maintenance. The model developed for multi-family homes is already available in 15,000 buildings in France. The holistic approach makes it easier for property owners, housing companies, property managers, and residents to switch to electromobility without complications.

Founded in 2018, ChargeGuru is now active in almost ten countries. With experienced and agile teams, the company supports private individuals and businesses in transitioning to e-mobility. Florian Chan, Managing Director of ChargeGuru Germany, stated:

“The energy transition is in full swing. Quick and agile responses are the order of the day. Now that Zeplug's offering has proven itself in France, it's the right time to establish the model in the German housing market as well. This marks another important step in expanding our strong position in Germany and becoming the market leader for charging infrastructure across Europe. We achieve this by covering the entire value chain and making the transition to e-vehicles as easy as possible for our customers.”

More than 100,000 charging points in Europe by 2025

To further accelerate growth, ChargeGuru is utilizing an investment of 240 million euros that Zeplug received in 2022 from the infrastructure fund ICG (Intermediate Capital Group). The goal is to launch more than 100,000 charging points in Europe by 2025. The merger of ChargeGuru and Zeplug also strengthens existing partnerships with more than 20 automotive manufacturers across Europe.

The European Association of Automobile Manufacturers, the Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles (ACEA), expects an increase in electric vehicle sales of 21 percent in Europe by the end of 2023. Furthermore, the European Commission has set a goal of increasing the share of electric cars in the European market to 35 percent by 2030. Gilles Gomis, co-founder of Zeplug and ChargeGuru anticipates:

"The merger makes us a true European market leader in electromobility. We are confident that our combined expertise and the innovative strength of our offering for residential and office buildings will make an important contribution to quickly meeting the growing demand for electric charging stations in Europe."