From Concept to Charger in Months: Livoltek’s Chinese–Spanish Formula

In less than six months, Livoltek’s Spanish team harnessed the technology and industrial capacity of Chinese parent company Hexing Group to develop and launch a complete range of smart chargers tailored for the European market.

But behind the speed lies more than just rapid execution: it reflects an industrial strategy built on local insight, strong technical support, and close collaboration with the group’s headquarters in China.

David España, the company’s Commercial Director for Iberia, joined Livoltek after his tenure at Wallbox, at a time when the Asian group – with over 35 years of experience in energy and technology – was seeking to solidify its entry into Western Europe.

“From day one, it was clear to us that we couldn’t simply transfer products. We needed to understand a mature, regulated market with very specific expectations,” the executive tells Mobility Portal Europe.

From Hangzhou to Madrid: a two-way industrial process

Founded in 1988 and based in Hangzhou, Hexing Group is an industrial conglomerate with a strong presence in electricity, water, solar storage, and electric mobility.

It operates more than 85,000 m² of factories, laboratories and R&D centres in China, as well as commercial subsidiaries in Eastern Europe (Poland, Romania, Ukraine), where it had already achieved significant market penetration.

The company entered the Western European market through Livoltek with a small but focused team, intent on crafting a strategy from scratch, tailored to European standards.

That is how the back-and-forth between Madrid and Hangzhou began. The local team fine-tuned every component — from power electronics to mechanical design — while meeting stringent regulatory demands such as CE, IEC and UL certifications.

The extensive experience of Chinese engineers — many trained at universities such as Zhejiang and Tsinghua — met the technical demands of the European market.

“Every meeting was an opportunity to refine the details — from electronics to cooling systems, and always in compliance with European regulations,” España stresses.

The result? A comprehensive catalogue ranging from slow AC chargers to ultra-fast 240 kW models, with optional battery integration.

The product line was developed with public fleets, bus depots, logistics hubs, and industrial operators in mind — sectors that demand robust, reliable solutions adapted to intensive operation cycles.

Livoltek vs. the competition: what sets it apart?

When discussing Livoltek’s arrival, one factor is clear: the competitive edge of the local market is no small challenge.

Spain is a recognised innovation hub, where domestic charge point manufacturers not only thrive locally but also export globally.

And while a lingering bias towards Chinese-made products still persists in some European circles, Livoltek is confident this perception no longer reflects the technical reality.

“The key is to prove that this China–Spain synergy brings speed, flexibility and, above all, quality. We’re not competing on price — we’re competing on value.”

According to the Commercial Director, Livoltek’s strategy offers several competitive advantages:

• Industrial capacity that enables competitive pricing without compromising quality.
• In-house production of both batteries and chargers, allowing for fully integrated solutions.
• Efficient local logistics, with warehousing in Spain and real-time technical support.
• Customised software, designed for each client, with a strong focus on professional platforms and complex industrial environments.

“The quality is high. We’ve received positive feedback from maintenance teams and end users who’ve had first-hand contact with the product. We’ve designed the chargers to be robust, reliable and easy to maintain. The experience from our first projects has been promising,” España confirms.

This is reinforced by Livoltek’s strong emphasis on after-sales support — often overlooked in a still “immature” sector.

“Our goal isn’t just to sell, but to support the customer throughout the entire process — from engineering to after-sales. That’s our value proposition.”

A safety detail that changes everything

One particular technical feature stands out in this approach: the ability to configure and diagnose chargers with the cabinet door closed, ensuring safety even in harsh weather.

“Many manufacturers still require technicians to connect their laptops with the cabinet open, sometimes under the rain. We changed that from the outset. We want every operation to be risk-free — and that’s part of our definition of quality,” he reveals.

The improvement proposal came directly from Benet Ramos, Livoltek Iberia’s Technical Manager and a former Wallbox engineer, who has extensive experience resolving faults under challenging field conditions.

From the beginning, Ramos has led the development of new product lines, guiding and supervising the R&D team at the company’s central hub.

Livoltek’s roadmap: three pillars, one strategy

Livoltek defines its product development along three key pillars that shape its roadmap:

1. Real industrial capacity: rather than overbuilding, the company aligns its portfolio with what it can reliably manufacture at scale.
2. Market demand: developments are guided by current demand, avoiding overdesign while enhancing features.
3. Technical regulation: every product must meet European standards and international certifications to ensure safe operation.

“It’s a mix of industrial pragmatism, commercial sensitivity and regulatory compliance. That’s how we’ve been able to sustain this development speed without compromising on quality,” the executive summarises.

That approach led them to completely redesign a 60 kW charger inherited from the Polish operation. The new version includes improved cooling systems, advanced connectivity, and an open architecture for battery integration.

They also developed a smart AC charger from scratch (11/22 kW), specifically adapted to meet the needs of Southern European markets.

And that’s not all.

Livoltek has launched a range of 100% proprietary DC chargers from 120 to 240 kW, aimed at medium-sized commercial fleets, without entering the megacharger segment — yet.

“We’re not trying to roll out a megawatt charging system for everyone. Our focus is on practical, affordable and scalable solutions for truck and bus fleets that are already ready to electrify.”

A small team with a continental strategy

Operating from its logistics centre in Madrid, Livoltek has a team of just 12 people — a figure likely to grow as new projects materialise.

From there, the company coordinates its commercial strategy across Spain and Portugal, with active plans to enter France and Italy.

The goal is clear: consolidate the brand in public tenders and industrial projects that require integrated, customised solutions.

“We want to be the trusted technology partner for companies looking to electrify their fleets — with no surprises and no failures,” David España affirms.

But he also underscores the importance of collaboration within the wider ecosystem:

“We work with software providers, energy managers and charging platforms to deliver a complete package — not just hardware, but a solution that truly supports the transition towards sustainable mobility.”

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