ChargePoint Partners with Cariqa to Maximize Utilization for Charge Point Operators

  • CPO customers on ChargePoint’s open be.ENERGISED platform can now attract walk-up drivers while keeping full control over driver relationship, pricing, branding, and visibility
  • See it live at ICNC 2026 in Berlin: Explore the direct-payment experience at the ChargePoint booth number C3


Campbell, Calif. – August 26, 2026 – ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT), a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, today announced a partnership with Cariqa, a European direct-payments infrastructure provider. Building on the existing payment options of the be.ENERGISED platform, the partnership enables charging businesses to offer customers a simple way to start and pay for a charging session.

Drivers scan a QR code, choose their preferred payment method - including Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit card or PayPal - and start charging. No app download, account registration or charging card is required, and the experience can be fully customized in the charge point operators (CPOs) own brand. This helps create a consistent experience for drivers while reducing drop-offs at the point of charge.

"As the European charging market matures, operators are increasingly focused on getting more value out of their equipment. By offering Cariqa through be.ENERGISED, we are giving them another way to reach drivers and monetize their network. It is about offering more options and more opportunities, without charging businesses having to build payment infrastructure themselves. An open platform should make growth easier, and that is exactly what this does," said Rick Wilmer, CEO, ChargePoint.

Beyond the ad-hoc experience at the charge point itself, this partnership also opens up an entirely new direct sales channel. It includes exposure to Cariqa’s expanding network of “demand partners” such as A Better Routeplanner, Chargeprice, HERE Technologies, TariffEV, and other charging apps that reachmillions of EV drivers. For CPOs, this means access to a much wider pool of drivers - both through Cariqa’s demand partner network and walk-up drivers - without giving up control over the driver relationship, pricing and visibility.

As demand for convenient ad-hoc payment at public chargers grows, CPOs need a solution that works out of the box. Cariqa handles payment processing, pre-authorization, fraud protection, and driver support, giving charge point operators a turnkey way to offer contract-free charging without diverting resources from their core business.

“We built Cariqa to remove friction across the entire CPO business and give them more reach without giving up commercial control. The CPO sets the price, and the driver pays that price whether they charge directly at the station or through one of our demand partners. With be.ENERGISED, we can bring this additional direct sales channel to thousands of charge points across Europe, making payments simpler for drivers while giving CPOs a direct, scalable way to reach more customers,” said Tamara Ciullo, Co-Founder and CCO at Cariqa.
Initial rollout markets include Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Supported payment methods may vary by market at launch.


Experience it live at ICNC 2026

ChargePoint, be.ENERGISED and Cariqa will showcase the direct-payments experience at ICNC 2026. Visit the ChargePoint booth (number C3) and learn how to connect Cariqa to an existing be.ENERGISED setup and offer seamless charging on the go at new and existing charging stations.

ICNC 2026 also marks the European premiere of Express Solo, ChargePoint's next-generation standalone DC fast charger capable of delivering up to 600 kW. The ChargePoint team will be on site to demonstrate the new DC hardware and discuss how CPOs can grow their networks, increase charger utilization, and unlock new revenue streams.

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About ChargePoint Holdings, Inc.

ChargePoint has established itself as the leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging innovation since its inception in 2007, long before EVs became widely available. The company provides comprehensive solutions tailored to the entire EV ecosystem, from the grid to the dashboard of the vehicle. The company serves EV drivers, charging station owners, vehicle manufacturers, and similar types of stakeholders. With a commitment to accessibility and reliability, ChargePoint’s extensive portfolio of software, hardware, and services ensures a seamless charging experience for drivers across North America and Europe. ChargePoint empowers every driver in need of charging access, connecting them to over 1.4 million charging ports worldwide. ChargePoint has facilitated the powering of more than 21 billion electric miles, underscoring its dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and electrifying the future of transportation.