Compleo
ActiveOverview
Compleo Charging Solutions is a German manufacturer of AC, DC, and HPC charging stations and software solutions for electric vehicle infrastructure, primarily serving business customers such as energy suppliers, operators, and municipal utilities in Europe.126 Headquartered in Dortmund, it holds over 170 patent families and was among the first to offer calibration law-compliant DC fast chargers in 2019.2 As part of the KOSTAL Group since 2023, it provides hardware compatible with third-party systems via standard protocols.456
History
Compleo Charging Solutions was founded in 2009 in Dortmund, Germany, focusing on developing and producing EV charging technology.12 In 2021, it acquired wallbe GmbH (now Compleo Connect GmbH); in 2022, it acquired innogy eMobility Solutions GmbH and its European subsidiaries.4 The company entered insolvency proceedings in self-administration in December 2022 and was acquired by KOSTAL Group in May 2023.5 It pioneered calibration-compliant DC fast chargers in 2019 and maintains over 170 patent families.26
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| AC Charging Stations (Wallboxes and Points) | For private and commercial slow charging | $500 - $3,000 |
| DC Fast Chargers | Calibration-compliant for public and fleet use | $10,000 - $50,000 |
| HPC Charging Stations | High-power for rapid EV charging infrastructure | $50,000 - $150,000 |
| Backend Software Solutions | Management platform for charging operations | Subscription-based, $1,000 - $10,000/year |
Manufacturing
Compleo maintains its own production facilities in Germany.46 Products are developed and manufactured in-house in Dortmund.12
Notable Products
- C-Series AC Chargers - Wallbox-style AC charging points for home and business use.
- E-Series DC Fast Chargers - First worldwide calibration law-compliant DC stations introduced in 2019.
- HPC Ultra-Fast Chargers - High-power charging technology for commercial infrastructure.
- Compleo Backend - Software for managing and operating EV charging networks.
- Compleo Connect (formerly wallbe) - Integrated hardware-software solution from 2021 acquisition.
Reputation
Compleo is recognized by professionals for its technological leadership in Europe, with over 170 patents and early calibration-compliant DC chargers, serving major clients like Allego, Deutsche Telekom, and 300+ German utilities.256 Enthusiasts value its reliable, standards-compliant hardware for public and fleet applications.4 Criticisms stem from its 2022 insolvency, though acquisition by stable KOSTAL Group has restored operational confidence.5
Sources (6)
- https://www.zoominfo.com/c/compleo-charging-solutions-gmbh--co-kg/476684074
- https://www.compleo.at/fileadmin/_AT/Downloads/Home/EN_Product_Catalogue_20231108.pdf
- https://www.compleocharging.se/en/
- https://contactout.com/company/Compleo-1394
- https://www.compleo-charging.com/en/company/press/pressdetail?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=484&cHash=028127afe062e6f7634401f96af25f61
- https://www.compleo-charging.com/en/company/about-us