Road to profitability or preparation to hockey stick? EV charging tendencies that will make a difference in 2024! As announced at ICNC 2023, the EV charging market is entering a new phase characterized by increased profitability, shifting away from endless investments with no near-term market return. According to the latest WRI report, global sales of electric vehicles are nearing 10 to 80%, signaling that we are entering a transformative phase. From the perspective of the EV charging network, we are entering a scaling phase where the number of charging points and transactions are crucial ..read more

Transaction Services and Saascharge Deliver Powerful Solutions for EV Charging Networks Partnership empowers US EV charging providers to offer more flexible payment options Baltimore/New York/Atlanta (May 24, 2023) – Transaction Services (TRX), a leading payment processor, has teamed up with Saascharge, a leading provider of software and application services for EV charging companies in North America, to create a powerful billing solution for the rapidly growing EV charging market. Through this partnership, EV charging networks will have more flexibility to offer various payment methods and ..read more

Voucher, Coupons or Charging allowance for EV Drivers? That’s what’s possible with an advanced Pre-Pay solution! Pay-as-you-go (PAYG) has always been the preferred choice for many electric vehicles (EV) drivers, as it allows them to pay for what they use. However, Pre-Pay could also become a preferred option if it offers clear financial and practical consumer benefits! This post will provide insights into this traditional but innovative payment method and answer this question: Can it be a good deal for EV drivers and/or eMobility service providers (EMSP)?   How does a Pre-Pay offer wo ..read more

How is it to own and run a fleet of electric delivery vehicles? The electrification of medium-duty transport fleets or let’s say Delivery Vans is growing fast! Driving range, efficiency and costs of these EVs are ideal for retailers. Amazon recently ordered 100,000 from Rivian and Walmart 4,500 from Canoo but how does it work for any company to start electrifying their fleet? This episode of the SNGLR Group podcast with smart mobility experts discusses the benefits and challenges of medium-duty transport fleets electrifications: –      How is it to own ..read more

Saascharge is part of 10 Selected startups that are employing subscription or recurring revenue models to fight climate change Washington, D.C., (August 2, 2022) – Village Capital, with support and grant funding from leading cloud-based subscription management platform provider Zuora®, announced that 10 startups were selected to take part in Sustainability Subscribed, an accelerator program for startups creating solutions to fight climate change and preserve the world through subscription models. The open call had a focus on startups employing recurring revenue models, s ..read more

New York, USA, June, 19, 2021 – Saascharge has been named a semifinalist in Cleantech.org’s inaugural GS Beyond Energy Innovation Challenge, a pitch competition celebrating purpose-driven startups that address persistent and emerging hurdles of the energy transition. The 2021 semifinalists were announced by program sponsor Cleantech.org, the leading portal for energy & environmental technology commercialization. Collectively, the semi-finalists have raised over $100 Mil in equity and non-dilutive funding to develop products for the next generation of energy. The companies range from pre ..read more

The adoption and usage of electric vehicles is global! That is why from the start at Saascharge, we had to think internationally by providing EV charging platform solutions to clients in North America, Europe and South-East Asia. This has led to interconnect our EV platform to 250,000 charging points with Hubject, store customer data in different locations and build a local presence in Europe. Getting a structure in place to support international development Now, we have the pleasure to announce the creation of Saascharge international GmbH, in Zürich Switzerland with the mission to suppor ..read more

Saascharge is proud to announce the arrival of Peter Hamilton as Advisory Board Member with a focus on supporting our market development in the energy sector! ​Proud to join the Saascharge team as an advisor!  I started working on the electrification of transportation 25 years ago when I co-founded a team of five engineers to build a series hybrid electric vehicle for our senior design project.  Since then I’ve worked across the clean energy space, developing hybrid bus and truck drivetrains and exploring business models for light, medium and heavy-duty EVSE and Vehicle to Grid i ..read more

Saascharge is proud to welcome Anne-Caroline Albrecht and Jerôme Zürcher to strengthen our EV charging platform strategy with Data Analytics and Regulatory expertise! We believe that an EV charging platform shall offer more than billing transactions and managing loads. Saascharge is building the future of EV charging services by pushing the integration of 3pty systems (e.g. external ERPs, CRMs..) and using data to stimulate EV drivers to charge anywhere. This requires specific knowledge in data analytics and regulation to support our global development. That’s why we have the pleasure to ge ..read more

EV Charging for Retailers: How to turn Charging into a Shopping Opportunity? Customers Re-fueling their car after shopping has become an after-sales standard which is why many retailers operate gas stations. However, with the growth of electric vehicles, they have to think differently! EV charging is more than just a “potential full tank” after shopping; It is a chance to attract new customers, build loyalty, and valorize a forgotten asset; Car parks! This by just installing a few EV charging stations per store and – crucially – connecting these stations with their loyalty management system ..read more