KEBA

Overview

KEBA is an Austrian automation company headquartered in Linz, specializing in charging solutions for electric vehicles through its Energy Automation division. It entered the electromobility market in 2009 and has sold over 500,000 wallboxes worldwide, positioning it as one of Europe's leading manufacturers of EV charging stations.²⁶⁴

History

KEBA was founded in 1968 in Linz, Austria, as a privately owned automation solutions provider.³⁹ It entered electromobility in 2009 with its first charging station prototype and launched the world's first wallbox, KeContact P10, in 2011.¹⁴ Key milestones include achieving 'EV Ready' certification in 2016, selling its 100,000th unit in 2019, reaching 250,000 by 2021, and 500,000 shortly after, alongside expansions like a second production site in Linz in 2013 and acquisitions such as LTI Motion and Heinz Fiege GmbH in 2018.¹³⁴⁶

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Research, development, and production of charging stations occur at KEBA's facilities in Linz, Austria, including a second plant opened in 2013.¹³⁴

Notable Products

• KeContact P10 - World's first wallbox launched in 2011 for AC charging of EVs and plug-in hybrids.
• KeContact P20 - Wallbox that secured first automotive order from Daimler.
• KeContact P30 - Advanced series with communication for intelligently controlled charging and MID certification.
• BMWi Wallbox - Exclusive worldwide serial production for BMW starting 2016.

Reputation

KEBA is recognized by professionals as a pioneer in EV charging, with early innovations like the first wallbox and 'EV Ready' certification, and strong sales volumes establishing market leadership in Europe.¹² Enthusiasts and partners value its reliable, standards-compliant solutions used globally by providers like Clever and OEMs such as BMW and Daimler.⁴ No major criticisms noted in available sources.