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Pan-European high-power charging network for electric vehicles

Munich, Germany~350Founded 2017~EUR 1.3B raisedionity.eu
SectorsCharging Infrastructure

Charging Points

5,000+

Target 13,000 by 2030

Stations

684

24 EU countries

Max Power

350 kW

CCS standard

Total Funding

~EUR 1.3B

Equity + debt

Funding History

Total raised: ~EUR 1.3B

RoundDateAmountValuationKey Investors
Initial JV Formation2017——
BMW GroupFord Motor CompanyMercedes-BenzVolkswagen Group
Hyundai / Kia Join JV2019——
Hyundai Motor Group
Equity RoundNov 2021EUR 700M—
BlackRockBMW GroupMercedes-BenzVolkswagen Group+1 more
Debt Facility2023EUR 600M—

Product Specifications

FeatureDetails
Network TypeHigh-power charging (HPC) – open to all EVs
Max PowerUp to 350 kW per connector (CCS)
Stations684 stations across 24 EU countries
Charging Points5,000+
AmenitiesCanopy-covered, highway-adjacent, retail-partnered
PaymentApp, RFID, contactless, Plug&Charge

Partnerships & Investors

BMW GroupJV Shareholder

Founding shareholder and ongoing investor

Mercedes-BenzJV Shareholder

Founding shareholder and ongoing investor

Volkswagen GroupJV Shareholder

Founding shareholder and ongoing investor

Hyundai Motor GroupJV Shareholder

Joined as fifth shareholder in 2019

BlackRockStrategic Investor

Led EUR 700M equity round in Nov 2021

Ford Motor CompanyJV Shareholder

Founding shareholder

Key Milestones

2017

JV Founded

BMW, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and VW form pan-European charging joint venture

2019

Hyundai / Kia Join

Hyundai Motor Group becomes fifth shareholder

Nov 2021

EUR 700M Equity Round

BlackRock leads major equity investment to fund network expansion

2023

EUR 600M Debt Facility

Secures debt financing to accelerate station buildout across Europe

2024

5,000+ Charging Points

Surpasses 5,000 high-power charging points across 24 European countries

2030

13,000 Points Target

Planned expansion to 13,000 high-power charging points