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ABB has announced that its E-mobility division has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Numocity, a globally renowned digital platform for electric vehicle charging in India. ABB will increase its shareholding to a controlling majority of 72 percent and has the right to become sole owner by 2026. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The transaction is part of ABB E-mobility’s overall growth strategy and will significantly improve its position across India, as well as South East Asia and the Middle East – target regions for Numocity given increasing demand for charging solutions for two and three-wheelers, cars and light commercial vehicles.

ABB acquires controlling stake in Numocity

Founded in 2018 and based in Bangalore, India, Numocity is a market leader in India’s EV charging sector, offering a cloud-based digital platform that allows consumers and fleet operators to use a network of fixed chargers or battery swapping solutions, on a ‘pay as you go’ basis.

The platform is also able to monitor the impact of energy use on the electricity grid

The platform is also able to monitor the impact of energy use on the electricity grid. ABB already made an initial investment of seven percent, as part of seed stage venture capital funding, three years ago.

Key role of Zero-emission mobility

Frank Muehlon, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ABB E-mobility, said “We are delighted to expand our presence in the burgeoning Indian market, while also enlarging our offering in EV charging infrastructure. Zero-emission mobility will play a key role in the Indian government’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions, while the wider region is a hotbed of digital expertise.

Ravikiran Annaswamy, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Numocity, said “Our dedicated team is proud to be expanding its cooperation with ABB to offer secure, stable and seamless digital platforms for the monetization and management of EV energy infrastructure.

EV charging solutions expert

ABB is a globally renowned company in EV charging solutions and the partner of choice for the world’s biggest electric vehicle OEMs and nationwide EV charging network operators, having sold more than 680,000 electric vehicle chargers, across more than 85 markets, along with over 30,000 DC fast chargers and 650,000 AC chargers, including those sold through Chargedot.

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