Mobilize, the Renault Group brand dedicated to new mobility, and NW, the French leader in electricity storage and the first French unicorn in energy transition, announce the signing of an agreement to create a joint-venture in the field of electric vehicle charging combined with energy storage.

The future joint venture aims to reduce charging costs for electric vehicle users while maximizing the use of decarbonized electricity. Through this partnership, Mobilize and NW are committed to implementing innovative solutions to facilitate more sustainable and accessible mobility for all.

The joint-venture will leverage on the complementary strenghts of Mobilize and NW. Mobilize brings its in-depth knowledge of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Its ambition is to facilitate the transition to electric vehicles by offering charging solutions tailored to the needs of individuals and businesses, whether at home, at work, or on the go.

On the other hand, NW provides its expertise in electricity storage and charging infrastructure, with a global capacity of nearly 1 GWh and recognized expertise in managing the needs of the electricity market.

“At Mobilize, we are committed to playing a key role in the energy transition. This alliance with NW allows us to combine our expertise to offer charging and energy storage solutions that are both innovative and sustainable. Together, we aim to transform the European energy landscape and address the energy challenges of tomorrow,” says Gianluca De Ficchy, CEO of Mobilize.

For NW, the concept of Industry 4.0, also known as the fourth industrial revolution, represents a new way of organizing production resources.

This industry of the future enables the convergence of digital technology and digitalization with products and/or physical world infrastructures.

We have the potential to create a unique and innovative offering that will accelerate the use of the watture*”

*According to Petit Robert 2024, “watture” is a feminine noun referring to a wheel-based vehicle powered by electricity, intended for the terrestrial transport of a few people and their luggage. It is a play on the word “voiture”, which means “car” in English.

A successful first quarter for French electric charging in general!

France, which posted a very good first quarter in terms of new charging points openings, is continuing its shift towards electric mobility. At the end of March, there were 95,755 public charging points in France, an increase of 66% on the previous year. In the race for new charging stations, our IECharge® solution has had a very satisfactory first quarter, with some 100 charging points rolled out!

Clément Molizon, General Delegate of Avere-France, is confident that the milestone of 100,000 public charging points in France will be reached in the next few days. What if the 100,000th charging point was an IECharge®? In line with the trend observed by Avere, the first quarter for IECharge® was marked by strong growth. While the network had only 24 charging points at the end of 2022, no fewer than 100 charging points were opened during this first quarter. The pace of development is set to accelerate in the coming months: 600 IECharge® charging points are planned by the end of 2023!

Democratizing electric charging in rural and suburban areas

• 150 stations IECharge^® are planned by the end of 2023
  
• 0,30€ / kWh the most competitive charge on the market

IECharge®’s DNA is to offer ultra-fast high-power charging solutions in rural and suburban areas. Supported by NW, these local charging stations will democratize electric mobility in areas with limited charging infrastructure, by offering the lowest rate on the market at €0.30/kWh. New IECharge® stations will be opening over the next few days. Will we be recognized as France’s 100,000th charging points? While the mystery remains unsolved, one thing is certain: the IECharge® team is doing everything it can to support the development of charging infrastructures in France, and soon in the US, Europe and other countries!

Source : Avere