Monta acquires ABB Nordic's EV charge point management software customer contracts through Vourity deal. Monta says it has acquired the charge point management software customer contracts operated by Vourity, ABB E-mobility's Nordic subsidiary, in a move that expands the company's CPMS footprint in Northern Europe. The deal is not an acquisition of ABB E-mobility itself or of Vourity as a whole - it is specifically a transfer of CPMS software customer contracts. According to Monta, ABB E-mobility selected Monta to take over those relationships because it viewed the company as the strongest CPMS option in the Nordics for continuity of service. Charge point management software is the layer that operators use to monitor chargers, manage access, control pricing, handle uptime issues and, increasingly, tie charging hardware into broader energy-management systems. So while this is a software-contract story, it matters at the infrastructure level: CPMS platforms are becoming one of the real control points in the EV charging business, and the market has been drifting toward consolidation for a while now. Monta is leaning into that trend. The company says the acquisition is part of its broader European consolidation strategy and argues that operators increasingly want to standardize on established, full-featured platforms rather than smaller regional tools. Monta says its platform now supervises more than 260,000 commercial charge points, supports more than 800 charge point models, and gives clients and drivers access to more than 1.3 million public charge points across Europe and the US. The company also says it operates directly in the US and 11 European countries, and in 32 markets total through partners. "This acquisition reflects our ambition to be the leading CPMS platform in Europe," said CEO Casper Rasmussen. Monta says the transition will bring the acquired customers onto its own software platform, including its newer Monta AI capabilities, which it says are designed to help operators diagnose issues faster and run charging networks more efficiently.

Monta acquires Nordic CPMS contracts from ABB and reinforces market changes: "fewer competitors, greater specialization" By Ailén Pedrotti - March 25, 2026 Reading time: 5 minutes The company acquires Vourity's customer contracts, a transaction that underscores the consolidation of the European electric vehicle charging software market, where trust and a proven track record of collaboration are as crucial as the technology itself. A detailed analysis of the transaction follows, along with market insights from Casper Rasmussen, CEO and co-founder of Monta. The European market for charging point management software (CPMS) is beginning to take shape. Monta announces the acquisition of the software contracts managed by Vourity, a subsidiary of ABB E-mobility in the Nordic countries, in an operation that, beyond the technical transfer, reveals an increasingly clear dynamic in the sector: consolidation is no longer a hypothesis, but a process underway. In an exclusive interview with Mobility Portal, Casper Rasmussen, CEO and co-founder of the company, summarizes the current state of the sector: "The sector is at a point where there has been significant investment and rapid adoption of electric vehicles in some regions, but it is now also entering a consolidation phase. There will be fewer players, but they will be more specialized." This definition marks the transition from a stage of accelerated growth to one in which efficiency, focus, and specialization begin to define the most competitive players. To be more precise, ABB notes that Monta's selection is based on its ability to "guarantee continuity and quality of service" for existing customers. However, an in-depth analysis reveals a less visible but crucial variable. According to Rasmussen: "For us, the technological migration is the easiest part; it's what we do every day. What really makes this transition exciting is the opportunity to welcome these operators to the Monta ecosystem and help them get the most out of their charging infrastructure. In this case, the operation doesn't happen in a vacuum." The companies have maintained a close collaborative relationship for years, with joint projects in complex environments such as Copenhagen Airport, where ABB provided the hardware and Monta the software layer. This shared history reduces friction in the migration process and provides predictability for customers. The message is clear: in a market undergoing consolidation, acquisitions are not explained solely by technical capabilities, but also by prior relationships, proven interoperability, and accumulated trust. Specialization and redefinition of the value chain This measure also confirms a structural change in the sector. A decade ago, companies starting out in the electric vehicle charging business operated in an integrated manner, combining hardware, software, and installation. Currently, the value chain tends to become segmented. In this context, Monta reinforces its positioning as a software provider, focused on network management, payments, energy and user experience, leaving out areas such as field services or warranties. "It's time to specialize and become truly good at what each of us does. Every company should choose its area and perfect it. That's what we're doing, and other market players are too," adds the CEO of Monta. Consolidation driven by operational efficiency This operation is part of a broader trend: the transition from a phase of accelerated growth to a scenario in which operational efficiency is becoming increasingly important. The increase in the volume of installed infrastructure, the pressure for profitability and the complexity of the operation are forcing operators to turn to more robust and specialized platforms. It is also worth mentioning that technology has advanced by leaps and bounds in the last six months, and artificial intelligence in particular. In this regard, Casper Rasmussen explains: "Now the challenge is to integrate it correctly, establish clear limits (protection mechanisms), and build trust with users. It's not about replacing everything overnight. We are at a very interesting point in technological development." Meanwhile, software vendors are looking to expand through agreements, integrations, and selective acquisitions. A market in the selection phase The acquisition of these contracts anticipates a scenario in which the European CPMS market will tend to concentrate on a smaller number of relevant platforms. It is worth mentioning that, according to Monta's CEO, the United States is in a situation similar to that of Europe five years ago. They face similar problems to those faced by the old continent, although they have the advantage of learning from the European experience, even if they do not avoid all the mistakes. "A lot of hardware has been installed without prioritizing quality or location, simply for reasons of cost or availability. Now they are paying the consequences," he explains at this point. There were also many projects funded with grants, even in places where they were not needed. With the recent political change, that model has slowed down and now operators must focus on profitability. "This means choosing locations and hardware better, because they will have to live with those decisions for years," he emphasizes. Likewise, in this new balance, the actors must clearly define their role within the value chain and compete not only in implementation, but also in efficiency, reliability and management capacity. In that context, trust - operational, technical and relational - emerges as a key factor. Because in a market where customer migration will become increasingly frequent, retention capacity becomes a key competitive differentiator.

ECOFACTOR charging stations officially integrated with Monta platform. ECOFACTOR, the European manufacturer and owner of the charging network for electric vehicles, announces that the entire line of charging stations of its own production is now fully This partnership enables charge point operators, fleet operators, real estate developers, and enterprise customers to use Monta's platform to deploy, manage, and scale ECOFACTOR EV charging stations within their existing software environments. The result is simplified deployments, operational transparency, and enhanced infrastructure performance across commercial charging environments. This milestone reflects a shared commitment to open standards, system interoperability and accelerating Europe's EV infrastructure rollout. "Hardware-software compatibility is essential for scaling EV charging both quickly & efficiently," said rodion borokhovych, chief business development officer at ECOFACTOR. "Our partnership with Monta CPMS provides operators with greater flexibility in hardware selection while maintaining the intelligent control and optimisation capabilities required for modern charging networks." The integration is effective immediately and available across markets where both companies operate. About Monta Monta is an EV charging platform that brings together drivers, businesses and more than 700 industry partners within one connected ecosystem. Its software solutions are designed to cover the full spectrum of EV charging needs - from everyday users to large-scale commercial operators. Head of Communications, Brand Growth & LinkedIn - ECOFACTOR Strategic communications and business development professional with over 5 years of cross-industry experience. She has spent 3 years shaping the narrative of the EV charging industry and 2 years building high-impact B2B marketing and communications programs at the intersection of IT, SaaS, business analysis, and change management.