Eleport, a Estonian electric vehicle (EV) public charging network in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), is expanding into Croatia and Slovenia through the strategic acquisition of TurboVolt.
Already the largest EV charging operator in the Baltics and the fourth largest in Poland, Eleport’s network will now cover six countries. According to the company, this expansion strengthens its commitment to providing fast, reliable, and convenient charging experiences at competitive prices for EV drivers across the region.
Eleport develops and operates over 800 EV chargers in the Baltics and Poland. Supported by Gren Group, Eleport aims to deploy 10,000 DC-powered fast charging points across Central Eastern Europe by 2030. The company’s chargers exclusively use energy produced from 100% renewable sources, certified by the European Union.
“This acquisition is another pivotal step in Eleport’s long-term plan of becoming the leading EV charging network in CEE,” said Jakub Miler, CEO of Eleport. “TurboVolt’s strategy and goals align perfectly with ours, and I am excited to work with their team to accelerate the deployment of a reliable, fast-charging infrastructure that meets our customers’ expectations.”
TurboVolt is an Austria-based Charge Point Operator focused on installing high-powered EV charging hubs across Austria and CEE at prime retail locations. All TurboVolt hubs are equipped with state-of-the-art fast chargers, featuring multiple sockets and payment options, and are powered by renewable energy. TurboVolt was founded in 2022 by Anthony Hinde, Anita Tatalovic, Marija Tatalovic and Eli Widecki.
Anthony Hinde, CEO of TurboVolt, stated: “Joining forces with Eleport aligns perfectly with our vision of expanding access to sustainable transportation solutions. Together, we will provide market leading solutions for high speed charging in CEE markets which urgently need solutions.”
The first phase of Eleport’s expansion includes the launch of 17 high-powered EV charging hubs at both Supernova and SES shopping centers in Croatia and Slovenia. Each hub will feature up to 12 user-friendly, high-speed chargers, delivering up to 300 kW of power per socket. The initial hubs in Croatia will open in Zadar and Zagreb, with the first Slovenian hub launching in Ljubljana. The acquisition will significantly enhance the EV charging experience for customers, offering greater accessibility and convenience.
Read the orginal article: https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/08/eleport-acquires-turbovolt-to-supercharge-ev-charging-markets-in-cee/
