JOLT Charge

JOLT Charge

Operates freemium-based fast EV charging network

Overview

JOLT Charge operates a network of fast EV charging stations with a freemium pricing model: drivers get a daily 7 kWh allowance, after which additional charging is billed per kWh. Payments can be made through JOLT Charge’s own system or via third-party charging cards, offering convenience across different networks. The service focuses on urban and suburban areas in the UK and Europe, aiming to be easy for new users to adopt. The goal is to attract many EV owners, grow the charging network in cities, and provide a convenient, fast charging option across its regions.

About JOLT Charge

Simplify's Rating
Why JOLT Charge is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Automotive & Transportation

Energy

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$206.6M

Headquarters

Sydney, Australia

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • April 9, 2026, JOLT reported 54.5% month-on-month new customer registrations.
  • March 16, 2026, impressions jumped 30%, lifting monthly ad views above 177 million.
  • July 29, 2026, Jolt promoted Tim Debenham to national sales director.

What critics are saying

  • Jolt must integrate Volta's U.S. assets after January 1, 2026, while scaling Canada and Britain.
  • Canada Infrastructure Bank's AU$215 million loan demands 1,500 chargers; delays hit economics.
  • If ad demand weakens, Jolt's freemium charging subsidy collapses and charger growth stalls.

What makes JOLT Charge unique

  • Jolt pairs free 7 kWh daily charging with advertising-subsidized roadside hardware.
  • By May 2026, Jolt ran 130 UK chargers across 65 locations on Zapmap.
  • JOLT closed Volta Media Network on January 1, 2026, adding U.S. sites.

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Funding

Total Funding

$206.6M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Company Equity

Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

2%
Digital Signage Today
Jul 29th, 2026
Jolt names Tim Debenham national sales director.

Jolt names Tim Debenham national sales director. Photo: LinkedIn July 29, 2026 Jolt, an Australia-based digital out-of-home and electric vehicle charging network, has promoted Tim Debenham, the company's Victorian sales director, into a new national sales leadership role. Debenham will over oversee Jolt's sales function across Australia, including national revenue strategy and sales team development, while continuing to lead the Victorian team, according to a press release. He will report to Jolt Australia Country Manager Stuart Moffat. Debenham joined Jolt in 2022 as Victorian sales director, following several years in senior media sales roles at News Corp. "Tim is a leader in every sense of the word. He knows JOLT inside and out, he understands what great work looks like, and he has the patience and craft to see it through. He has a track record for being meticulous and dedicated to his partnerships - he's been known to work with clients for the better part of a year to get a campaign exactly right," Moffat said in the release.

Digital Signage Today
Mar 16th, 2026
Jolt OOH network impressions see robust increase

Jolt OOH network impressions see robust increase. March 16, 2026 Jolt, Australia's first network of EV charging stations and owner of a digital out-of-home advertising network, saw its digital OOH network impressions jump by 30% from Q3 2025 to Q4 2025. The increase spurred a lifting capacity to more than 177 million ad views each month and was due to a launch of 30 high-impact screens across Western Sydney and Brisbane, according to a press release. The new screens increased the network's physical footprint by 11% and boosted audience reach and engagement. Jolt bolstered its free EV charging offering in Western Sydney in recent months, with new sites unveiled in Parramatta, Blacktown and Bella Vista in key transit and entertainment precincts. Jolt's recent Brisbane expansion, including new sites in Windsor, Clayfield, Taringa, Toowong, Virginia, Chermside North and Zillmere Village in the city's north, have driven large-scale growth for its Queensland network, with a 48% jump in Jolt screens and delivering a 47% lift in ad impressions. Jolt Australian Country Manager Stuart Moffatt said the data highlights Jolt's unique ability to build brand salience through strategic density. "Our focus is on taking a strategic approach to network density - by securing unbeatable real estate in essential transit and retail hubs, Jolt is delivering higher frequency and stronger ROI for our brand partners," Moffatt said in the release. Jolt also expanded its footprint in New Zealand in 2025, rolling out charging stations in Wellington, while expanding its Canadian and U.K. footprint.

Business Wire
Nov 13th, 2025
JOLT to Acquire Volta Media Network from Shell to Accelerate Global Growth with U.S. Expansion

JOLT announced the signing of an agreement to acquire a substantial portion of the Volta Media Network from Shell.

electrive
Feb 25th, 2025
Jolt receives million-dollar grant for HPC network in Canada

Jolt receives million-dollar grant for HPC network in Canada.

pv magazine Australia
Feb 25th, 2025
Jolt secures $214 million to accelerate EV charger rollout

Australian electric vehicle charging provider Jolt has secured a $214 million loan agreement with the Canada Infrastructure Bank to install 1,500 kerbside EV chargers across urban centres in Canada.

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