Deftpower nets €12.5M to boost smart EV charging
The Arnhem-based company is developing a platform to make EV charging, smarter and more straightforward.
Published on August 29, 2025
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Deftpower, a European provider of AI-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has raised €12.5 million in a funding round led by Endeit Capital. The investment will help Deftpower expand across Europe and further develop its innovative smart charging technology, which can optimize charging times to save customers money and reduce emissions.
Deftpower's core offering is an AI-powered charging platform designed for electric vehicles, aiming to make EV charging more affordable and straightforward. The platform anticipates charging needs and strategically adjusts charging times to coincide with periods when renewable energy is readily available and prices are low. This approach saves customers money, reduces CO2 emissions, and alleviates strain on the electrical grid.
The funding round saw participation from existing investors, including Proeza Ventures, 4impact Capital, Rethink Mobility, and business angel Jan Fredriks, demonstrating continued confidence in Deftpower's vision. This investment highlights the growing interest in smart charging solutions that can optimize energy use and reduce costs for EV users.
Tackling grid congestion
“We know charging your EV is both too expensive and too complicated today, and the aggregator role we foresee for the MSP will tie the room together as it should. All players, including EV drivers, charge point operators, and grid operators, benefit financially from Deftpower’s charging platform,” says Deftpower CEO Jacob van Zonneveld.
Unlike other EV charging platforms, Deftpower can handle millions of transactions transparently, cutting operational costs and reducing customer frustration. Their AI-driven smart charging gives it a unique advantage: the platform can anticipate charging needs even before an EV is plugged in.
Europe’s grids face unprecedented congestion, resulting in hundreds of billions of euros in lost economic activity and necessitating costly grid upgrades. Building more grid infrastructure alone cannot keep pace with rising demand from electrification. Deftpower tackles the problem at its source: by adjusting demand to match renewable energy production, rather than the outdated approach of ramping production to meet demand. When using Deftpower’s platform, two-thirds of charging potentially shifts from peak to off-peak hours, easing strain on grid infrastructure and maximizing the use of clean, low-cost electricity. This is a win for consumers, energy providers, and grid operators alike.
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Backbone of European EV charging
“As a lead investor, we see Deftpower as uniquely positioned to be the backbone of Europe’s EV charging future, one where cost savings, carbon reduction, and grid stability go hand in hand. Their AI-driven approach is exactly what the energy transition needs at scale,” said Sara Resvik, Partner at Endeit Capital.
Operating from Arnhem and Berlin, Deftpower currently serves over 40 clients across 10 European countries. Their platform offers control and ownership, allowing businesses to adapt it to their brand and customer needs without vendor lock-in.
