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Monta, a Danish software platform for smart EV charging, has released its 2025 ranking of high-performing and reliable EV chargers. This ranking provides valuable insights for hardware manufacturers, charge point operators (CPOs), and policymakers. The evaluation is based on tens of thousands of live charging sessions from January 1 to March 31, 2025, primarily across Europe. The aim is to establish shared performance standards grounded in data to improve outcomes for all stakeholders.
Key Highlights
- The ranking evaluates the performance of the top 50 AC and top 10 DC charger models.
- The Monta Performance Score is calculated using three core indicators: charge success rate, uptime rate, and user satisfaction rate.
- Siemens’ SiCharge CC AC22 secured the top spot for AC chargers.
- Kempower C-Series was named the leading DC charger.
- The data offers a unique, data-driven benchmark for operational reliability, energy delivery, and user satisfaction.
AC Chargers: Strong Consistency
Alternating current (AC) charging stations are prevalent in Europe, particularly in residential and commercial settings. While slower than DC fast chargers, they offer a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solution for daily recharging needs. In Monta’s Top 50 AC ranking, the Siemens SiCharge CC AC22 (Germany) achieved the first position with an 85.21 score. Alfen’s Twin (Netherlands) and Etrel’s INCH Pro (Slovenia) tied for second with 84.78. The minimal score difference among the top models highlights their high reliability. The overall performance among the top 25 AC models is consistently high, with a gap of less than 5 points between the first and twenty-fifth positions.
Top 10 AC Chargers
- SiCharge CC AC22, Siemens (Germany) – 85.21
- Twin, Alfen (Netherlands) – 84.78
- INCH Pro, Etrel (ex-Landis+Gyr) (Slovenia) – 84.78
- INCH Home, Etrel (ex-Landis+Gyr) (Slovenia) – 84.66
- Charge Core, Easee (Norway) – 84.63
- Power, DEFA (Norway) – 84.04
- AMTRON Professional, MENNEKES (Germany) – 83.79
- Wallbox GLB+, Garo (Sweden) – 83.38
- P30 C-Series, Keba (Austria) – 83.30
- Webasto Next, Webasto (Germany) – 83.10
The complete list of the top 50 AC chargers is available at the end of the original document or online.
DC Chargers: High Performance with Variability
Direct current (DC) charging stations are known for their fast charging capabilities, significantly reducing EV charging times. The Finnish-made Kempower C-Series secured the top position in the DC ranking with an impressive score of 90.85 , demonstrating excellent operational reliability and user experience. Italy’s Alpitronic has a strong presence, with four models in the top 10. The scores in the DC segment show a wider range, from 90.85 to 79.53 , suggesting greater performance variability among models, likely due to the technical complexities of high-speed charging.
Top 10 DC Chargers
- C-Series, Kempower (Finland) – 90.85
- HYC 50, Alpitronic (Italy) – 86.38
- HYC 400, Alpitronic (Italy) – 85.40
- Troniq Modular, EVBox (France) – 84.68
- HYC 300, Alpitronic (Italy) – 84.48
- HYC 150, Alpitronic (Italy) – 81.39
- Terra DC wallbox, ABB (Sweden/Switzerland) – 81.32
- Terra 184, ABB (Sweden/Switzerland) – 80.92
- Terra 54, ABB (Sweden/Switzerland) – 79.56
- MaxiCharger DC Fast, Autel (China) – 79.53
Monta’s Hardware Portal assists partners in identifying and resolving issues at the model, firmware, and installation levels, translating live data into actionable improvement strategies. According to Casper Rasmussen, CEO and Co-founder of Monta, “EV drivers don’t judge performance based on specs—they judge it based on outcomes. If we want a frictionless, scalable charging experience, we must build on shared standards and close the loop between data, design, and delivery”.
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