EVBox's CEO, Remco Samuels, has been elected as president in ChargeUp Europe, the voice of the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure industry in Europe. Founded in 2020, ChargeUp Europe was founded by EVBox, Allego, and ChargePoint in order to progress the rollout of EV charging infrastructure throughout Europe.
AMSTERDAM, February 27, 2024 – On February 22, 2024, ChargeUp Europe’s General Assembly of the Members held elections for the Board of ChargeUp Europe. Five seats were up for (re)election. They were filled by Allego, ChargePoint, EVBox & Shell Recharge, who were re-elected, while Plugsurfing is joining the Board for the first time. The new and re-elected Board members are joining BP Pulse, EDP, GreenWay, and Fastned.
EVBox (Remco Samuels) was re-elected as the President of the Board, while Allego (Mathieu Bonnet) will serve as Vice-president and BP Pulse (Aurélie Balcon) as Treasurer.
Our Board members from across the EV charging value chain look forward to delivering a consumer-centric, open-market model for EV charging infrastructure across all of Europe. In the past year we have seen a robust growth of membership showing the need for a strong representation and advocacy efforts to addressexisting barriers, from grid connections to lack of standards. I look forward to working with the new Board and our membership towards the continued rapid deployment of charging infrastructure in Europe and a seamless charging experience for all EV drivers.Lucie Mattera (Secretary General at ChargeUp Europe)
It was an honor to be president of ChargeUp Europe in the past year, working with key players in the industry and policy to pave the way towards the EU's climate targets. I am proud to represent EVBox in a consecutive year of ChargeUp Europe's presidency, and continuing with our momentous work in shaping Europe's energy transition.Remco Samuels (CEO of EVBox)
ChargeUp Europe is the industry association for the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure sector. The association works to accelerate the switch to zero emission mobility and ensure that EV drivers can enjoy a seamless charging experience with access to high quality, readily available charging infrastructure across Europe. As of today, member companies are active in all 27 EU Member States, the UK and EFTA, with over 500,000 charging points in the EU.
About EVBox
To build a sustainable future, EVBox empowers businesses and drivers to embrace electric mobility. EVBox’s charging solutions lay the foundations for a world where electric mobility is the new normal by giving EV drivers the ability to charge with confidence, allowing businesses to easily enter the market and scale their offering as demand grows, and evolving with the rapid pace of innovation. Founded in 2010, EVBox is now a market leader in electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVSE) who has delivered over 550,000 charging ports to partners and customers globally. The solutions EVBox is offering include charging stations for residential, commercial, and fast-charging network usage, as well as charging management software. More information can be found on evbox.com.
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