Driveco, a company specialized in designing, building, managing, and maintaining fast and ultrafast charging infrastructures, has set its sights on Italy as the next step in its European expansion.
Already established in France, Belgium, and Spain, Driveco’s latest push forms part of its broader European growth strategy, supported by over 250 million euros in funds raised in 2023.
The company offers charging stations ranging from 22 to 400 kilowatts, catering to all types of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids.
With a community of several hundred thousand EV drivers and more than 2.5 million charging sessions completed, Driveco is one of the few firms authorized to purchase energy directly from the wholesale market.
Notably, all energy supplied is 100% renewable.
Recently, Driveco introduced two groundbreaking features:
- Autocharge: This function allows users to charge their EV simply by plugging in the cable—no manual authentication required.
- Reservation system: Users can book charging points up to seven days in advance, ensuring a stress-free trip with guaranteed charging availability upon arrival.
For potential partnerships, the company offers two distinct models:
- Investor-operator model: Driveco funds, installs, and fully manages charging stations, enabling partners to host the infrastructure without any upfront costs.
- Service model: Partners invest in the stations, while Driveco handles installation, maintenance, and overall management.
In Italy, Driveco’s operations will be overseen by Country Manager Armando Fiumara.
According to Fiumara, while EV adoption in Italy is increasing at a steady pace—albeit slower than in some other countries—technology advancements are driving down costs, making EVs more accessible to consumers, even in the absence of subsidies.
The company sees significant opportunity in this evolving market.
As the number of EV drivers continues to grow, demand for charging services is on the rise, while the existing infrastructure remains heavily focused on slow charging stations.
These dynamics make the country particularly appealing for ultrafast charging network investments.
Fast charging solutions will be critical to meet future demand and support Italy’s ongoing energy transition.
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