EVBOX
ActiveOverview
EVBox is a manufacturer of electric vehicle charging stations and charging management software, headquartered in Amsterdam with offices across Europe and North America. It provides hardware and software solutions for EV charging, with a global installed base exceeding 190,000 points as of 2020. The company expanded internationally after investments and acquisition by ENGIE, though it faced sustained financial losses leading to a shutdown announcement in October 2024.12
History
EVBox was founded in 2010 in Amsterdam by Bram van der Leur and Huub Rothengatter amid rising interest in electric vehicles. In 2014, Gilde Equity Management Benelux became its major shareholder to support international expansion. It was acquired by ENGIE in 2017 and subsequently bought French fast-charging firm EVTronic in 2018. The company received accolades like ranking 22nd in Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Netherlands in 2016. In October 2024, parent ENGIE announced plans to shut down EVBox due to ongoing annual losses over €100 million and no buyer found.1
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| EVBox BusinessLine (wallbox chargers) | Commercial AC charging for businesses | $800 - $2,500 |
| EVBox HomeLine (home chargers) | Residential Level 2 charging | $500 - $1,200 |
| EVBox BusinessOne (single-phase charger) | Entry-level commercial charging | $600 - $1,500 |
| EVBox IQ Series (smart chargers) | Connected charging with load balancing | $1,000 - $3,000 |
Manufacturing
EVBox Manufacturing B.V. is based at Kabelweg 47, Amsterdam, Netherlands, indicating in-house production facilities there. Specific details on outsourcing or additional sites are not specified in available sources.5
Notable Products
- EVBox Elvi - Popular home and business wallbox charger with app connectivity.
- EVBox BusinessLine - Robust AC charger for commercial and public use.
- EVBox Terra series - DC fast chargers for high-power public charging.
- EVBox charging management software - Cloud platform for monitoring and optimizing charging networks.
Reputation
EVBox is recognized among EV professionals for reliable hardware and scalable software solutions, with early growth awards like Deloitte Fast 50 highlighting its innovation in clean tech. Enthusiasts note its widespread installation base but criticize recent financial instability and the 2024 shutdown announcement by ENGIE as signs of operational challenges. Balanced views acknowledge strong market presence pre-2024 but question long-term viability amid losses.1
Sources (6)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EVBox
- https://www.zoominfo.com/c/evbox-bv/355858946
- https://www.datanyze.com/companies/evbox/355858946
- https://www.creditsafe.com/business-index/en-gb/company/evbox-bv-nl01934533
- https://futuretransport-news.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/03/EVBox-Corporate-Brochure.pdf
- https://evbox.com/en/