Tritium, a prominent global developer of direct current (DC) fast chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), has formalized a partnership with Driveco, a leading French charging network operator. As part of this alliance, Driveco has secured an initial order of 200 fast chargers from Tritium.
Why It Matters This strategic deal bolsters Tritium’s footprint in the French market. These new chargers are primarily slated for installation at one of Europe’s top supermarket chains, marking an intersection of retail and EV infrastructure.
Key Points
- Tritium’s order comprises 100 PKM150 (150kW) chargers and 100 RTM50 (50kW) chargers.
- Driveco is currently broadening its expansive 8,000+ charge point network through partnerships in sectors like hospitality, retail, and aerospace.
- The bulk of the fast chargers from this order will be deployed at the world’s eighth-largest retailer, boasting over 1,000 supermarkets, close to 4,000 convenience stores, and 248 hypermarkets in France.
- Tritium CEO, Jane Hunter, emphasized the significance of the partnership, lauding Driveco’s expansive European network and pointing to Tritium’s consistent global leadership in charger provision since 2014.
- To enhance reliability and uptime for drivers, Driveco has also procured service level agreements for their charging equipment.
Bottom Line The Tritium-Driveco collaboration is set to cater to the growing demand of French EV drivers, aligning with France’s ambitious goal of setting up 400,000 charging points by the end of this decade. Driveco remains committed to universal electric mobility access and eyes operating over 60,000 charging points across Europe by 2030, aiming to curtail around three million tons of CO2 emissions annually, in harmony with the EU’s Fit for 55 directives.
