We’re particularly happy to announce that Eldrive, a leading EV charging network operator in Eastern Europe and the Baltics, has selected AMPECO as their trusted software platform provider. This partnership holds special significance for us as it represents a major milestone in accelerating the expansion of EV infrastructure across Bulgaria, Romania, and Lithuania. Eldrive’s journey to becoming an electromobility leader is a testament to their innovative approach, and here’s how AMPECO enables their goal to scale in these rapidly growing markets.
A vision born on the fringes of EV charging
Eldrive’s story began with a bold vision: to drive the shift to electromobility in countries where EV adoption faced economic challenges. In markets like Bulgaria and Lithuania, the transition was slower than in Western Europe. Eldrive’s founders realized early on that in order to build demand, they needed to create access. This led to the car-sharing business, where Eldrive partnered with Spark to offer EVs as part of a shared economy model, making electric mobility accessible to more people.
“In countries like ours, the transition to electromobility was expected to be slower due to purely economic reasons. Our thinking was that if people can not own an EV, they at least should have easy access to them. That’s where the shared economy model was the perfect solution, easily splitting the cost of access to these assets between many people.”
Stefan Spassov, CEO of Eldrive
By leveraging Spark’s car-sharing network, Eldrive saw an opportunity to grow its charging infrastructure and user base. This synergy between shared mobility and charging infrastructure allowed Eldrive to position itself at the heart of electromobility, driving the growth of EV adoption while expanding their charging footprint. Today, Eldrive operates in three countries, with plans for major expansion, and AMPECO’s platform is helping them scale their business across multiple verticals.
Scalability for ambitious growth
As Eldrive looked to the future, they knew that rapid growth required a platform designed to scale. They decided to partner with AMPECO because they needed a flexible, robust solution that could handle exponential growth in users, charge points, and data flows. AMPECO’s platform provided the perfect foundation.
By leveraging AMPECO’s platform, Eldrive will strategically deploy charging stations across highways, urban centers, tourist destinations, and retail & entertainment venues. Betting on destination charging and en-route charging, they focus on being present where EV drivers spend time. As part of its growth plan, supported by a recent €15 million investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Eldrive’s expansion plans include the development of multiple unique charging hubs in Lithuania, each designed to be future-proof, with space for EV truck charging in later stages. These hubs will offer more than just charging—they will be mobility ecosystems where drivers can access food, drinks, and services while their vehicles charge. AMPECO’s platform is at the core of these hubs, managing the EV charging operations seamlessly and ensuring Eldrive’s ambitious goals are met.
Elevating reliability and the EV driver experience
In the competitive EV charging market, reliability and user experience are non-negotiable. Eldrive needed a platform that could guarantee high uptime and deliver a frictionless experience to drivers. AMPECO’s platform delivers on both fronts: real-time monitoring and remote maintenance tools keep Eldrive’s stations fully operational, while user-friendly features like dynamic pricing and smart charging options make the process efficient and hassle-free for EV drivers.
Scaling beyond geographic boundaries
Managing an EV charging network across multiple countries brings its own set of operational challenges. AMPECO’s platform alleviates this complexity by offering a highly flexible and scalable solution that allows Eldrive to manage their entire network from a single, unified backend.
With AMPECO’s platform, Eldrive can easily customize and adapt their operations to the distinct demands of each market. Whether it’s handling multi-currency and multi-tax setups, making it easier for Eldrive to handle transactions across different countries, or ensuring compliance with diverse regulatory environments, AMPECO’s flexibility ensures Eldrive can seamlessly scale operations across borders without compromising efficiency.
Unlocking new services and revenue streams
AMPECO’s platform empowers Eldrive to go beyond expanding its network by unlocking exciting new opportunities. Soon, Eldrive will launch subscription services that allow them to reward loyal customers with exclusive discounts, setting them apart from one-time users. Through customizable loyalty programs, drivers will enjoy benefits like charger reservations and manage their home charging directly from Eldrive’s mobile app—offering a truly personalized experience. Eldrive is also exploring how to monetize the home charging use case, tapping into a market that had been difficult to address with their previous platform.
Enabling seamless integration with AMPECO’s API
AMPECO’s powerful API capabilities are integral to Eldrive’s strategy for unlocking efficiencies. By integrating with its ERP systems, Eldrive plans to automate its internal processes, reducing human intervention to mere oversight and control. This will enable them to handle multiple operations more effectively, relying on real-time data from AMPECO’s platform to perform all necessary calculations.
Eldrive’s data science team will analyze the vast amount of data generated by AMPECO’s platform for in-depth analysis. This integration allows Eldrive to calculate multiple operational KPIs. With full visibility into charging operations, Eldrive can make data-driven decisions and continuously optimize their network.
This level of integration and data access was not possible with their previous systems, and it has been a game-changer for operational efficiency.
A long-term partnership for success
As Eldrive continues to expand, AMPECO’s platform will help them achieve their goal of market saturation, ensuring that charging stations are visible and accessible wherever EV drivers need them—whether at work, on the go, or at home.
This partnership between Eldrive and AMPECO is not just about technology—it’s about a shared commitment to electrify Eastern Europe’s future, one connection at a time. Eldrive’s growth is built on phases, and with AMPECO’s scalable, reliable, and feature-rich platform, they are well-positioned to continue their journey toward becoming a market leader in the region.
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