Since 2017, Ecog has been helping charging station manufacturers develop their solutions cost-effectively and scale them profitably. With its reference designs and charge controllers, the startup It enables large manufacturers to bring their products to market quickly and easily. According to the company, it has a market share of over 15 percent in Europe and is also active in India. Ecog's customers include Siemens and Icharging. The company secured a six million euro investment in 2022 to accelerate its expansion in the US. It also received a further $1.5 million grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to open its US headquarters in Detroit.
Josev is an operating system for charging stations from the British company SwitchThe acquisition by Ecog also involves a partnership with Switch, under which full operational responsibility for the Josev team and its products will be transferred to Ecog. Josev's customer portfolio, including ABB E-mobility, Alfen, and Zaptec, will also be managed by Ecog in the future. The Munich-based company is also integrating the cloud-based Switch platform, which makes it easier for operators to manage their EV charging networks.
Ecog: “This collaboration positions us as a pioneer in the transition to sustainable transport”
Jörg Heuer, CEO of Ecog, says:
"The synergy between Switch EV and Ecog builds on the decades of experience of both leadership teams in electric vehicle charging. This collaboration not only expands our capabilities by expanding our portfolio to include AC and commercial chargers, but also positions us as a leader in the transition to sustainable transportation."
Marc Mültin, founder and CEO of Switch, emphasizes:
"Partnering with Ecog enables us to expand our influence and reach, realizing our vision of a fully integrated charging solution (from electric vehicle to charger to backend) based on open standards for all charger manufacturers and grid operators. Together, we are setting new standards for the most robust, scalable, and user-friendly charging experience, driven by innovation and a shared commitment to quality and sustainability."
With the new partnership, Ecog and Switch are also preparing for upcoming changes in the charging infrastructure market. Following Tesla's recent downsizing of its infrastructure business, a market gap has opened up for infrastructure companies to meet growing demand.
