Qwello

Qwello

Operates pan-European public EV charging network

Overview

Qwello runs a pan-European public EV charging network focused on urban areas in countries like Germany, the UK, France, and the Netherlands. Users locate, reserve, and pay for pay-per-use charging through a proprietary mobile app, with ad-hoc credit card payments supported at the charger where available. The system emphasizes AFIR-compliant hardware and payment flows, offering a subscription-free experience powered entirely by the app. The goal is to build a wide, reliable urban charging network across Europe that makes it easy for drivers to find, reserve, and pay for charging on demand, funded to accelerate expansion.

About Qwello

Simplify's Rating
Why Qwello is rated
C-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & Transportation

Hardware

Energy

Consumer Software

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$126.5M

Headquarters

Munich, Germany

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Qwello won Copenhagen contracts in January 2026 for up to 140 public AC stations.
  • France’s Banque des Territoires backed Qwello France with a €537,000 loan for Rennes.
  • Qwello’s 2026 Sitetracker rollout and smart pricing strengthen execution and utilization across Europe.

What critics are saying

  • München’s 2026 court fight over 1,600 rejected charge points delays Germany’s biggest growth market.
  • Qwello’s acquisition-heavy expansion and €65m debt stack raise refinancing pressure by 2027.
  • Copenhagen and municipal tenders concentrate revenue with city procurement cycles, not recurring subscriptions.

What makes Qwello unique

  • Qwello operates 16,000-plus municipal-concession charge points without subsidies, per 2026 Copenhagen disclosure.
  • Its CP21 and CP22 won iF Design Award 2026 and Red Dot 2026 for urban usability.
  • Qwello sells turnkey city charging, combining site scouting, deployment, payments, and operations.

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Funding

Total Funding

$126.5M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

3%
electrive
Sep 2nd, 2024
Qwello receives 65 million euros in debt capital - electrive.com

The charging infrastructure provider Qwello has announced the conclusion of debt financing. The debt capital of up to 65 million euros will be used to refinance part of the purchase price for Park & Charge (PnC), which can be invested in Qwello's European expansion and the further growth of PnC.

PR Newswire
Nov 2nd, 2021
Tiger Infrastructure Announces €50 million Investment in Qwello

/PRNewswire/ -- Tiger Infrastructure Partners ("Tiger Infrastructure") announced today an investment of €50 million in Qwello GmbH ("Qwello"). Based in Munich,...

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