Zaptec has surpassed one million charging stations installed.
As a member of Avem, the Norwegian manufacturer Zaptec has installed over a million electric vehicle charging stations worldwide. The company felt it was important to comment on this milestone as it recently launched its new Zaptec GO 2 model for residential use.
Primarily in Europe
Based in Stavanger, Norway, Zaptec has expanded into Europe, with eight subsidiaries across the continent and the option to have its charging stations installed in fifteen countries. Last June, the company managed to deploy nearly 1,000 of its chargers per day in Europe.
Now, the highly symbolic milestone of one million charging stations in service has been reached. These stations can be found in homeowners’ garages or community parking lots, available to employees at company parking areas, or open to customers in shopping centers.
“Reaching one million installed stations is a milestone we achieve together with everyone who has contributed to Zaptec’s development. Each installation reflects a customer’s trust and an installer’s expertise, supported by partners who believe in our project,” said the company’s CEO, Kurt Østrem.
Reorientation of Operations
This million of installed chargers represent ten years of developing a dedicated catalog for electromobility and expanding internationally. It is also, and mainly, because Zaptec’s products have convinced not only electric vehicle users but also installers, distributors, and other local partners involved in this collective effort.
The company and its French subsidiary were established in 2012, focusing on a patented technology in the field of power electronics and ultra-compact transformers. Two years later, the company diversified into the electromobility sector through Renault by creating and supplying a special cable for charging Zoé vehicles in Norway at their request.
Two more years passed, and instead of spreading itself across various fields, Zaptec chose to focus on equipment for electric vehicles. “Our journey began with a clear ambition: to make charging electric vehicles safe, reliable, and simple. This ambition remains unchanged as we move toward the next million,” said Kurt Østrem.
A Accelerating Trend
By concentrating its efforts on electric vehicle charging, Zaptec has established itself in the international charging market. Its portfolio has expanded to Europe and other international markets, offering smart shared charging solutions as well as those for residential use. There’s no intention of resting on its laurels; instead, the company aims to accelerate this trend even further.
The CEO revealed his vision for Zaptec: “As we look ahead, our priority remains quality, reliability, and long-term performance. Every kiosk we install must continue to deliver value for many years. Growth is important, but it must never come at the expense of quality. Our ambition is to build upon the foundation of the first million, rather than replace it.”