Intellihub Group owned company EVSE, one of Australia’s leading providers of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has acquired the Australian and New Zealand EV charging network of global energy and services group ENGIE.
The strategic acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, has instantly expanded EVSE’s national public charging network operations – adding more than 200 new locations to its rapidly growing national footprint of fast charge technology in high-traffic sites including Chadstone, Australia’s largest shopping centre, located in Victoria, Chatswood Chase in Sydney and other key locations in Australia.
The transaction builds on EVSE’s growth trajectory with the Intellihub Group, Australia's leading smart energy infrastructure and data specialists, which has more than 2.8 million smart meters in its portfolio.
EVSE CEO Brendan Wheeler said the acquisition of the ENGIE EV charging network is a game changer for the company:
“In a single transaction, EVSE now has a presence in an additional 200 high-traffic, high-visibility locations, providing greater convenience and support for customers using the ExplorenCharging Network – the fastest growing EV charging network in Australia.
“The Exploren Charging Network simplifies the way in which customers access EV public charging solutions by providing a singular payment interface for sites across the country. This transaction is a critical piece in the puzzle of delivering seamless charging access at home, at work and on the road.”
Intellihub also announced it has entered into a landmark long term commercial partnership with ENGIE to accelerate the roll-out in Australia of a suite of smart energy devices that allow for better monitoring and management of household electricity, known as Consumer Energy Resources (CER).
The partnership will bring Intellihub’s leading technology offering to ENGIE’s retail customers in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland,and South Australia, providing household access to EV chargers, solar panels,battery energy storage systems, heat pump hot water systems, smart pool devices, and energy management software to help customers to better manage their energy bills.
Intellihub CEO Wes Ballantine said the acquisition of ENGIE’s EV charging portfolio and the new partnership come at a critical period of high cost of living pressures, where consumers want more transparency and control over their energy management.
“Our partnership with ENGIE is about empowering Australians to take control of how they are using energy at the home and providing more options for Australian EV users to charge their car.
“We know that one in three Aussie homes now have rooftop solar, with more than 300,000 new rooftop solar systems being installed each year, and more than 28 per cent of rooftop solar installations were being combined with a battery in the second half of last year. Australians now have power over their generation, the next step is to unlock the efficiencies and savings available through better energy storage and management. We’re excited about the value this partnership can help unlock for customers.
“In the short-term it helps Australians to monitor and regulate their energy usage and in the long term it will allow us all to do our part in Australia’s transition to a more sustainable energy future,” Mr Ballantine said.
ENGIE ANZ CEO Shannon Hyde said that the venture aligns strongly with ENGIE’s commitment to the clean energy transition.
“The consumer-led energy revolution is set to accelerate in the next 5-10 years, with customers seeking new technology to help reduce their energy bills.
“Aussies are turning their attention to batteries,electrification and electric vehicles to make their lives more comfortable and economical, but also in support of the energy transition.
“This partnership offers the latest high-quality technology, coupled with targeted energy plans that maximise financial benefits, and it supports the electricity grid in its transition to a net zero future,” Mr Hyde said.
