Cariqa

Big news from Cariqa! 🎉 We’ve closed our funding round with the support of some amazing investors: Anthemis Group, Vento, Hatcher+, Techstars, Golden Egg Check, and Plug and Play Tech Center! With their backing, we’re ready to take on the inefficiencies in the EV charging world. Let’s get to work! ⚡

Debunking the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) 🔍 We're diving deep into the factors impacting the TCO of Electric Vehicles. In this upcoming series, we'll explore why the costs are higher for Electric Vehicles right now, focusing on public charging costs, Charge Point Operator (CPO) strategies, and how Cariqa is paving the way for a more affordable future for BEVs. Stay tuned whilst we drop one piece of the puzzle every week 💡 .

🌿 Meet our Co-Founder, Tamara Ciullo, on stage at the Green Auto Summit! 🌿 Tamara will be giving a brief introduction to Cariqa, where she'll discuss the current market dynamics in EV charging and how Cariqa is revolutionizing the way Charge Point Operators (CPOs) connect with their customers. Our innovative approach empowers CPOs with complete freedom over their pricing and offerings. 📅 To book a meeting, follow the link in the comments!

🚗 We’ve Got Some Exciting News! 🚗 Welcome aboard, EWE Go GmbH! We’re excited to announce that EWE Go is our first launch customer, leading the way for a new era in EV charging across Germany! ⚡️ With EWE Go now part of the Cariqa Command Center, prices are set directly by EWE Go - no markups from us, unlike the typical energy reseller model where prices are inflated by the middlemen. This means EV drivers using Cariqa can charge at the exact prices offered by the operator, and enjoy exclusive deals straight from EWE Go. At Cariqa, CPOs are in complete control of their pricing, and EV drivers get a transparent, direct experience. Keep an eye out—more operators will be joining in the coming months. This is just the beginning, and we’re so proud to kick things off with EWE Go! #StayInCharge #EVCharging #EWEGo #Cariqa #ElectricVehicles

🚀 Cariqa 2.0 is Now Live in the German App Stores! 🚀 Are you an EV driver looking to get the best prices directly from the charge point operators (CPOs)? Tired of paying unnecessary middleman fees instead of just the cost of energy? Look no further—Cariqa is here to simplify your charging experience! ⚡️ As we expand our marketplace, more operators are joining us, setting their prices directly to the Cariqa Command Center. They’ll be able to launch promotions and offer dynamic pricing, right at the station level. And there’s more - watch for neon yellow charging stations, as we expand our network of partner operators. EV drivers will find the great offers at these locations, and as the network expands, pricing gets even better. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks and months… this is just the beginning! 💪 Let’s redefine the EV charging market together. Power to the CPOs and transparency for EV drivers. With Cariqa, everyone stays in charge! #BeInCharge #EVCharging #Cariqa #ElectricVehicles

🚀 #ICNC24 is just around the corner, and Cariqa is ready to give you a preview of what we've been cooking behind the scenes ahead of our launch! If you're a CPO looking to improve your charging station utilization, it's time to meet the Cariqa Command Centre. This platform is set to transform how you manage your offering on a third party channel. Imagine being in the driver’s seat, setting prices on a station-by-station basis, and testing price elasticity with your customer base—all with seamless control. Curious to see how it works in real-time? Book a slot with our team at the intercharge network conference 2024 and experience the future of EV charging first-hand. Issam Tidjani, Tamara Ciullo and Stefano Bonetta are ready to give you a spin. Don’t miss out—let’s take your EV charging game to the next level! ⚡ #ICNC Dörte Dye, Mario La Pergola, Wulf Schlachter

We don’t want to start every post by saying "exciting news," but hey, they just keep on coming these days…🚀 We’re thrilled to announce Pieter Waller as our advisor! 🌟 Pieter, co-founder of Chargetrip, brings a wealth of experience in e-mobility, fleet electrification, and innovative business strategies. He’s an expert in scaling startups, GTM strategies, and international roll-outs. With his background in both B2B and B2C, we see Pieter as a valuable asset to execute on our marketplace strategy. His expertise is already making a huge impact on our journey. "Cariqa's marketplace brings much-needed price transparency to charging and enables the balancing of energy supply and demand in the charging network. Both are vital in reducing adoption barriers, lowering costs, and scaling e-mobility across Europe. Plus, have you seen the team; they are an awesome bunch!" - Pieter Waller Welcome aboard, Pieter! 🙌

Exciting News at Cariqa! 🎉 We're thrilled to welcome Dörte Dye to our advisory board! As one of the original founders of the fast growing fintech start-up Monavate, Dörte brings invaluable experience, tremendous focus, business discipline and insights into the world of payments and technical innovation ensuring everyone feels a part of the success. Her analytical approach and deep industry knowledge have already been a huge asset to us. We're excited to continue achieving great things together. Welcome aboard, Dörte! We love working with you and can't wait to see what the future holds!

We're so excited to share that Cariqa has been ranked in the top 5 of the Hatcher+ Top 100 list for June 2024! 🌟 Even more exciting, we're the only European company to make it into the top 5. Recognition like this is always a huge motivator for us and we are so proud as a team to have made Cariqa what it is today. 🚀 #HatcherTop100 #Top5 #Cariqa 

🚀 We are introducing Cariqa 2.0: The world's first consumer facing EV charging marketplace that puts CPOs back in control! Cariqa connects EV drivers directly with Charge Point Operators, providing direct pricing for EV drivers and enabling full price control for Charge Point Operators. 💫 Benefits for Charge Point Operators: - Full price control: Set your own prices and deliver them to customers without any markup. - Dynamic pricing: Adjust rates based on station usage. - Direct promotions: Your discounts reach customers directly, maximising their impact. - Fast payments: Receive funds within a matter of days, improving cash flow. 🚗 EV drivers, enjoy a seamless experience in one app for all their charging needs and direct prices from the operators. The Cariqa 2.0 will go live in August 2024 until then, speak to us for more information! #EVCharging #Innovation #Cariqa #ElectricVehicles #CleanEnergy