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Founded in France early in 2021, Electra is leading the way in the energy transition by decarbonizing mobility and democratizing EVs. It is doing so by rapidly rolling out a network of ultra-fast charging stations, which are already spread across ... Founded in France early in 2021, Electra is leading the way in the energy transition by decarbonizing mobility and democratizing EVs. It is doing so by rapidly rolling out a network of ultra-fast charging stations, which are already spread across nine European countries, including France, Germany, Italy and Spain. The French scale-up also offers one of the fastest charging speeds on the market: it takes just 15 to 20 minutes. Electra rolls out a network of ultra-fast charging stations, which are already spread across nine European countries. Elise Erbs, CFO at Electra, explains that the fast-growing company needed a banking partner to support its growth in multiple ways. “BNP Paribas had the reputation of helping new businesses to grow... Clémence Monteyremard, Senior Relationship Manager at BNP Paribas’s Green Desk, describes the fundraising for Electra as “a game changer for this industry and for innovative companies” in general – not least because it was the largest fundraising of its kind in France and the second largest in Europe. She adds: “It requires proximity, trust, and reactivity from the Green Desk, and financial expertise to understand Electra’s business model… We provide advice to facilitate scaling up and to empower their vision. The fast-charging market is still in its early stages, with substantial funding needs.” But you need money for the locations, and locations for the money... it's like the chicken and the egg,” says Erbs, who points out competition from established and well-funded companies, and building up credibility and trust as other major challenges. “So it's important to us to have BNP Paribas alongside us for our main projects like these guarantees,” she adds. Electra provides a 100% digital customer journey, including an app that allows users to book a charge point, monitor charging in real time, and pay.

The two companies have set themselves the goal of deploying the first 10 charging hubs in the next 12 months: in Paris, in the Paris region and in major cities in other regions of France. The two companies have set themselves the goal of deploying the first 10 charging hubs in the next 12 months: in Paris, in the Paris region and in major cities in other regions of France. ... The Chopard Group entrusts Electra with the deployment of fast charging hubs for electric vehicles in its dealerships · The Chopard Group, a major player in automotive distribution in France, has partnered with Electra, a French company specialised in fast charging for electric vehicles, to set up charging stations in its dealerships. Altarea Commerce and Electra join forces to deploy ultra-fast charging stations for electric vehicles · Altarea Commerce has announced the signing of a partnership with Electra, a French company specialised in fast charging for electric vehicles. Louvre Hotels Group, the 2nd largest hospitality group in France and Europe, has signed an agreement with Electra through its start-up “Weboost” to install ultra-fast charging stations (150-300 kW) in the main French conurbations. The two companies aim to deploy their first 20 charging hubs by the end of 2022. ... Watch Aurélien de Meaux talk about Electra and fast charging in France on BFM Business in the Tech & Co programme presented by François Sorel... ... Electra, a specialist in ultra-fast charging of electric vehicles, is partnering with Chargemap, a leading mobility operator that simplifies access to the majority of European charging networks, thanks to the Chargemap Charging Card. Electra, the leader in ultra-fast charging of electric vehicles, has recruited some fifty experts in all key areas (technology, development, finance, operations, communication) to speed up the company's pace on this high potential market. Today we have hired a Chief Marketing Officer to go even further, to develop the Electra brand and our partnerships.

The customer journey has been entirely ... the app and the webapp. The company has announced a record round of financing of €160 million to simplify charging and thus stimulate the switch to electric cars.... Electra is revolutionising electric vehicle charging with the installation of fast charging stations in all major and medium-sized French urban areas. The customer journey has been entirely redesigned to be as simple as possible with unique features both on the app and the webapp. The company raised a record amount of equity funding from Eurazeo, which leads this round, and from additional investors: RGREEN Invest, RIVE Private Investment, Serena, the Chopard Group, SNCF (574 Invest) and RATP Capital Innovation. Electra is revolutionising electric vehicle charging with the installation of fast charging stations in all major and medium-sized French urban areas. The customer journey has been entirely redesigned to be as simple as possible with unique features both on the app and the webapp. The company has announced a record round of financing of €160 million to simplify charging and thus stimulate the switch to electric cars. The number of electric cars on the road is already high, with 600,000 vehicles in use, and will grow significantly, with an estimated 8 million in 2030*. To keep up with this increasing demand, the charging infrastructure must also be expanded. With this in mind, Electra continues to launch charging hubs in car parks open 24/7 to the public in major French cities. This €160 million equity financing is the largest ever raised by a French company in the fast charging sector and will enable Electra to deploy €300 million in capital expenditure over the next few years. It has been carried out with leading investors: Eurazeo, which is leading this round, RGREEN Invest, RIVE Private Investment, Serena, the Chopard Group, SNCF (574 Invest) and RATP Capital Innovation.

Electra, the operator of fast-charging stations for electric vehicles, is continuing its ascent and is now a major player in the energy transition. The company has joined the French Tech Next40, a government support programme dedicated to the ... Electra, the operator of fast-charging stations for electric vehicles, is continuing its ascent and is now a major player in the energy transition. The company has joined the French Tech Next40, a government support programme dedicated to the most promising French scale-ups and future European heavyweights. Electra offers fast charging hubs for electric vehicles. Co-founded by Aurélien de Meaux, Augustin Derville and Julien Belliato, the company's ambition is to definitively erase the barriers to switching to electric cars by deploying a massive, fast and efficient charging network. This is a great recognition of the hard work of a remarkable team and of French know-how in the charging infrastructure sector. We are only at the beginning but we will continue our efforts and the industrialisation of our processes in order to accelerate the electrification of the European car fleet, at a time when only 13% of vehicles are electric", says Aurélien de Meaux, CEO of Electra. With the support of 110 high-level experts, the company is heavily investing in innovation and research for the benefit of a unique user experience: comprehensive, intuitive and customisable mobile interfaces. All this is being done as part of a dense network with more than 8,000 charging points available by 2030. www.go-electra.com · The Mission French Tech is the State mission in charge of supporting the structuring and growth of the French start-up ecosystem, in France and internationally.

Electra, a new French company, ... put an end to the hassle of charging, the company has announced that it has raised €15 million from its investors, which is the largest SEED fundraising ...... Electra, a new French company, is reinventing electric car charging with a network of ultra-fast hubs and an ultra-simple user experience. To put an end to the hassle of charging, the company has announced that it has raised €15 million from its investors, which is the largest SEED fundraising in France in 2021. To make charging as easy as filling up with petrol, and to save car drivers time and comfort, Electra, a new French company, is deploying a connected, reliable and ultra-fast charging network (15 to 30 minutes at most) in all major French cities. Offering a simple and digitalised charging experience will enable a faster switch to electric vehicles, and the company's objective is to deploy 1,000 hubs by 2030. These stakeholders are themselves encouraged by the LOM law (French Mobility Orientation Law), the rents they earn or their CSR policy. They are also attracted by the possibility of hosting a differentiating asset that will generate business flows, as users can eat while charging, for example. This zero investment model for lessors hosting Electra charging stations has already won over several institutions. Electra's logic is to think in terms of the number of electric vehicles being charged, and therefore in terms of power, instead of the number of charging stations. Aurélien de Meaux said: “Our network of hubs will enable users to be always less than 10 minutes away from a hub and to be sure of charging quickly thanks to on-demand booking”. Xavier Lorphelin, Managing Partner at Serena, added: “Reducing the carbon footprint of the automotive market is one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century. In 2020, the French electric vehicle market increased by 180% while the market for all types of energy dropped by 25%. This growth seems unprecedented, yet it is largely held back by the lack of infrastructure.

They will also be able to benefit from a simplified recharging experience: booking the point remotely and paying via the Electra app, a recharging pass or a bank card. All this at a competitive and unique price of €0.44/kWh including VAT. The installation of these 300 charge points is strategic for the company as they will be accessible to all and will generate additional traffic in the shops. Founded in 1973, Jardiland is France's leading garden centre, pet shop and lifestyle store, with a network of nearly 180 shops, including around 100 branches. The company employs 2,500 direct employees (4,000 including franchisees) and generated a turnover of nearly 800 million euros (including VAT) in the 20-21 financial year**.** ... Electra offers fast charging stations for electric vehicles. They will also be able to benefit from a simplified recharging experience: booking the point remotely and paying via the Electra app, a recharging pass or a bank card. All this at a competitive and unique price of €0.44/kWh including VAT. The installation of these 300 charge points is strategic for the company as they will be accessible to all and will generate additional traffic in the shops. Equipping 31 Jardiland shops with ultra-fast charging points by 2024 will also be a fine demonstration of our desire to provide our customers with even more high value-added services", emphasises Vincent Avignon, Deputy Managing Director of InVivo Retail. "We are delighted with this strategic partnership with a major player such as Jardiland. It will make it easier for thousands of electromobilists to find a fast and reliable recharging point and enjoy a moment of pleasure around gardening and pet shops. Discover the Kia EV3, a compact electric SUV starting at $35,990. Up to 605 km of WLTP range, fast charging in 31 minutes, 7-year warranty.