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Image courtesy of Kia/AmazonEV charging provider ubitricity has raised €20 million in
Series C funding to expand its mobile metering tech-
nology for EV charging. A new shareholder, automaker
Honda, joined existing shareholders EDF and Next47 in
the investment.
The funding will be used to accelerate the deployment
of ubitricity’s charge points, including retrofitted lamp
posts and real-estate installations, across the UK, Ger-
many, France and the US. Nidec says its mobile metering
technology reduces charging infrastructure costs and
removes the need for dedicated parking bays.
“We are now putting charging stations right outside
people’s front doors, where millions of Europeans park
their vehicles today, and at a time when more electric
vehicles than ever are being sold,” said co-founder Knut
Hechtfischer.ubitricity raises €20 million in
Series C funding
Kia has partnered with Amazon to provide EV and
PHEV customers with a one-stop shop for home char-
gers and installation services. On its web site, Amazon
will highlight Level 2 chargers selected by Kia, and
provide pricing for electrical services. Customers will be
able to schedule installations directly via Amazon.
Kia Executive Director Orth Hedrick said, “Being able
to order a Level 2 charger and installation through Ama-
zon further demystifies and simplifies the experience for
new Kia EV owners.”Kia teams with Amazon to
sell chargers and installation
services