Subject to antitrust approval, Ubitricity is expected to become a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell. This is necessary, as the oil giant has set itself the goal of becoming a zero-emissions energy company by 2050.
With the takeover, Shell is driving forward the range of charging solutions for electric vehicles and expanding core competencies in order to expand the overall charging services they provide. Currently, this already includes more than 1,000 fast and ultra-fast charging stations at around 430 Shell petrol stations plus more than 185,000 charge points worldwide at various locations, for example at petrol stations or on motorways and electric hubs.
This is how to do electric mobility: charging at lamp posts
According to its own information, Ubitricity from Berlin is now active in numerous European countries. With more than 2,700 of its own charge points, the start-up operates the largest public charging network in the UK, which corresponds to a market share of around 13 per cent. In addition, 1,500 private charge points for fleet customers have already been installed in Europe. Ubitricity works with local authorities to integrate electric vehicle charging points into existing road infrastructure such as lampposts and bollards. This solution is affordable and easy for anyone who wants to charge their vehicle while it is parked on a street. (nhp/mfo)
