Monta CEO reveals strategy: “We aim to run the entire charging network autonomously with AI”

Several software companies are developing platforms to enable human teams to manage electric vehicle (EV) charging networks.

However, Monta argues that this model does not scale: it is costly, slow, and prone to errors.

That is why the company is betting on full automation powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

To delve deeper into this strategy, Mobility Portal speaks with Casper Rasmussen, CEO and co-founder of Monta, from the company’s offices in the United States — a country into which the firm expanded last year.

What does a typical working day look like for you?

As CEO, I spend part of the morning on administrative tasks and meetings with the executive team, the board, and investors. The rest of the day I dedicate to building Monta.

I studied electronic engineering and later trained in software. That foundation allows me to deeply understand the technological layers of this industry, so I’m very involved in product and engineering. I take part in innovation — especially in AI — which is currently one of my main projects.

I also work closely with our customers, both in the pre-partnership stage and throughout the entire relationship.

What sets Monta apart from other companies in the market?

We entered the market only five years ago, so we’re still a relatively new player. But today we’re the largest, and we’ve proven that we’re growing faster than anyone else.

What do you attribute this success to?

When we arrived, we noticed that the industry would become highly technical — although in 2020 it wasn’t yet. It was made up of players with little or no experience in software development.

So we designed the company and the platform with top-tier standards drawn from other industries — such as mobility, where I had previously worked.

We built with scalability in mind, not just for current volumes. That set us apart: we are extremely technical, with a strong focus on engineering, innovation, and a willingness to experiment.

Customers want to partner with the most innovative players.

What projects are you currently working on?

Mainly on our artificial intelligence efforts, where we’re investing heavily right now.

Our vision is to operate the entire network of chargers completely autonomously with AI, without daily human intervention.

The truth is that our competitors are building platforms for employees to manage the network, but we believe that approach won’t scale well — it will be too costly, error-prone, and slow.

The technology already allows for full automation; other industries have proven it. Now it’s time to bring that to EV charging.

That’s why they make improvements to the AI they use on a daily basis…

We make improvements every week. We started with the ability to evaluate a single charging session, and today we cover entire stations and sites. We process much more information and have refined our analytical models.

In addition, we continuously add new features. Having more structured data accelerates the system’s learning. A key pillar is that we can integrate and leverage millions of charging stations, and that is where we are making progress.

This AI strategy for network operations is a powerful tool for operators. Do you plan to expand it?

Yes. We already have a defined roadmap. Most of it will be implemented over the next quarter, in Q1.

By then, we will have a full version and will start seeing truly strong results.

AI holds great promise, but it also presents challenges. How do you tackle them?

Many talk about the potential of AI, but when you invest in understanding how to apply it, its power is enormous. With a solid database, there are practically no challenges we cannot solve with AI.

Sometimes it requires extra work: it’s not just a matter of consulting ChatGPT and that’s it.

But everything has been solvable. As a technologist, I’m impressed by how much it has advanced over the past two or three months.

I use it every day. Every task I undertake begins, in some way, with information coming from AI.

The electrification of fleets is a hot and crucial topic for transportation. How does Monta help take these strategies to the next level?

The starting point is the EV driver and ensuring the best possible experience. Mobile apps can significantly enhance it, but the underlying infrastructure must be robust and deliver a 99–99.9% success rate in charging. Achieving that level requires intense technical work.

The industry is still fragile, with multiple interconnected technological layers. Even so, much of these challenges can be addressed with artificial intelligence.

In which countries is Monta’s solution available? Do you plan to expand into new markets?

We are present in most of Europe and in North America.

Right now, we are finalising the last European markets, and in the first quarter of next year, we will reach Canada.

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