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KEBA acquires EnerCharge
KEBA, one of the leading European providers of charging solutions, has announced the acquisition of EnerCharge. With this strategic acquisition, KEBA is expanding its portfolio with DC charging solutions for the (semi-)public sector, thereby strengthening its position in the market as a full-range provider.
That was Power2Drive 2024!
Power2Drive is regarded as THE international trade fair for charging infrastructure and electromobility and took place this year under the motto ‘Charging the future of mobility!’. Of course, KEBA Energy Automation was not to be missed and had the latest KeContact P40 / P40 Pro wallbox in its luggage along with many other highlights.
§14a EnWG: On the consequences of the new law
With the spread of electric drives, charging capacities are also increasing. In order not to overload the existing electricity grid during its expansion, a law was passed that allows the distribution grid operator to throttle consumers such as the wallbox if necessary.
Perfect support from a professional: when the name says it all
The company Wallbox-Profi in Augsburg has been offering KEBA wallboxes in its product portfolio for more than 3 years. Time to take a look behind the scenes of the provider of charging infrastructure for private customers and companies.
KEBA launches their new wallbox generation KeContact P40 / P40 Pro
KEBA, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of wallboxes, is expanding its portfolio and presenting the new KeContact P40 and P40 Pro wallboxes. It is the perfect expansion of the KEBA eMobility portfolio, which has been well-established on the market for years and is centred around the KeContact P30, a go to choice which has sold over 550,000 units. The wallbox is specifically developed for the requirements of home, fleet and semi/public charging.
KEBA and Easelink are working on a joint product
The Austrian charging pioneers KEBA and Easelink are now pooling their expertise. The two companies share the same mission of enabling electric mobility on a broad scale by employing their technologies to make the charging of electric vehicles convenient, efficient and smart. In the future, KEBA customers will be able to easily extend their wallboxes with the automated conductive Matrix Charging® technology.
"Practical, because it's simply a complete solution!"
Elisa and Roland have built a new house. It was clear to them that a PV system had to be installed on the roof and that it should also charge the electric car directly. To ensure that this works smoothly, they opted for a complete solution from KEBA.
101 charging points for Swedish residential complex
Making a large residential building fit for the mobility of the future - that was the goal of the owners of a residential complex in Gävle, Sweden. For this reason, all 101 vehicle parking spaces were equipped with charging stations in 2022. A powerful and smart charging management solution was needed so that, even when fully occupied, everyone could charge at the same time and the investment would still be minimal. Our M20 in combination with our KeContact P30 c-series wallboxes met all expectations.
15 tips for EV newcomers
It's finally here - the first electric car of your own. It is quieter than a car with a combustion engine, usually speeds up better and makes visits to the petrol pump superfluous. But if you want to get the most out of your electric car in everyday life, you should know its characteristics. Here are the 15 most important tips for new EV users.
KEBA grows by 3% in a dynamic environment to a new high of 553.5 million euros
The KEBA Group, headquartered in Linz, increased its sales from 537.7 million € to 553.5 million € in the past business year (April 2022 - March 2023). This corresponds to a sales growth of approximately 16 million € or 3% . Looking at the last five years, the average annual growth is around 17% (CAGR).
"Really anyone can operate the system!"
The Bergergut is a luxury hotel in Upper Austria with 36 rooms and 42 employees. It offers a personalized experience focused on well-being and indulgence, including exquisite culinary delights from the renowned 2-Haubenküche. It is the ideal retreat for couples wanting to recharge their batteries in the midst of the Mühlviertler nature. And recharge is the right word. Since more and more guests ask for a charging option for their EV when making a reservation, it was important for the operator of the Bergergut Eva-Maria Pürmayer and her team to offer this as well.
eMobility Mythbusting & Direct Payment
At this year's Power2Drive in Munich, we from KEBA are not only represented with an inviting stand and great charging solutions, but also shine with the know-how of our employees. Two of them will be giving exciting presentations at the e-mobility trade fair.
KEBA with many innovations at the Power2Drive
Because we at KEBA literally deliver Power2Drive with our charging solutions, we are of course regular guests at the trade fair of the same name for charging infrastructure and e-mobility in Munich. This year, we will once again be presenting new products and providing two exciting lecture slots.
BIM data of our charging stations is now available
Planning offices and installation companies rely on planning software to optimally implement construction projects. Such a software requires so-called BIM data to accurately depict our wallboxes. These digital twins are now available.
Sustainability at KEBA
Conservation of resources, efficient use of energy sources, a careful approach to the environment: companies are required to set and achieve new sustainability targets every year. This is where suppliers also come into play, because energy-saving technology, durable and low-maintenance products, and special programs that can detect and respond to failures at an early stage play a major role in achieving sustainability goals.
At KEBA, we follow this path by always keeping the sustainability factor in mind when developing and manufacturing our products - from the initial idea, to the prototype, to the series product. We see this as our contribution on the way to a sustainable, resource-saving society. This benefits not only us, but also our customers.
Tips and tricks for installing and using our PV sets
Our KeContact P30 PV EDITION – ideally in combination with our PV sets – enables you to utilise self-produced solar power. For this purpose, the wallbox provides the electric car with the excess power of its own PV system. In this article, you’ll learn how to best install the new hardware and how to use the new software features with your existing hardware.
Software update 1.15 for x-series wallboxes now available
Those who opt for KEBA x-series charging stations are also regularly provided with software updates even after purchase. In this way, we continuously provide our customers with new functions, further developments of the user interface and security updates. The latest software version 1.15 includes several optimisations for all x-series KeContact P30 charging stations.
KeContact P30 promises maximum compatibility
KEBA KeContact is compatibility writ large. And so, the KeContact P30 is a wallbox that can be swiftly and conveniently connected to a multitude of systems. Pick any provider—this charging station works smoothly with virtually all their products.
Step by step to your own wallbox
An electric car needs a charging station. If you don’t want to depend on public charging points or your employer’s station, you need your own wallbox at home. Such a wallbox is safer than a domestic socket and lets you charge at night without hassle. These step-by-step suggestions tell you what you need to consider in your quest for a wallbox.
For easy billing of charging costs
Do you have a hotel or a company and would like to bill for the energy that your guests, employees or customers charge into their electric cars? In this case we have an easy-to-use and cost-effective solution for you: the KEBA eMobility Solution for Hotels & Companies.
Long range, short charging times – even in winter
Low temperatures are a particular challenge for electric cars: cold weather decreases the range and potentially compromises the charging capacity of the battery. However, with these 5 tips, you can counteract the “winter weakness” of battery-powered electric vehicles.
Our #GREENthankyou
We are convinced that the use of clean electricity for individual mobility instead of fossil fuels is a key element of the energy transition. We are not fighting the path to electric mobility alone. We have allies: special people who are committed to the electrification of mobility. The #GREENthankyou Award from KEBA is an award for these special personalities.
KEBA eMobility’s own YouTube channel
Electromobility is swiftly becoming a mass phenomenon. And so, the need for information on the subject of charging is also growing. As one of the leading manufacturers of charging solutions, we are happy to pass our knowledge on directly, by way of video clips – on our very own YouTube channel.
Video: Loadmanagement explained
There are still more ICE vehicles than electric cars. But what if the situation changes over the next few years? Are the power inputs, particularly of large residential buildings, de-signed to have the majority of tenants “fill their tanks” at home?
Complete solution for efficient charging with solar power
A PV system on your roof lowers your energy costs and is an important building block on the path to energy self-sufficiency. Individual mobility also becomes significantly cheaper when the power for your electric car comes from your very own solar power plant. This is why we developed the KeContact P30 PV EDITION.
"Electromobility must become mainstream".
Charge point operators play a key role in the expansion of the charging infrastructure. That's why they are an essential partner for us as wallbox manufacturers. We spoke to Fermin Bustamante from Vattenfall InCharge about the role of electric mobility, challenges and future prospects.
Milestone: 500,000 wallboxes sold
At the beginning of 2021 we sold the 250,000th wallbox. Just 20 months later, this number has doubled to half a million. The reason behind this: the specialisation in intelligent charging technology and consistently climate-neutral production at the site in Linz.
That was the Light+Building 2022
5 days of Light+Building are behind us and with them many opportunities for intensive exchange and discussions with customers, partners and interested parties. Among the many visitors this year, KEBA's Digital Solutions aroused particular interest, i.e. the recently presented KEBA eMobility App for charging and managing the KeContact P30 wallboxes, but also the eMobility solution for hotels and companies.
Bidirectional Charging – Opportunity and Obstacle
It’s all the rage: bidirectional charging. The car battery is used not only to store energy for driving but also to supply electricity – to other consumers, the building, the grid. But this extended usage of the car also bears some challenges.
Intelligent, innovative, interesting - KEBA at the Light+Building
In just a few days, it's time for Light+Building to open its doors again - this time under the motto "Breaking new ground". The focus of the trade fair, which brings together professionals from the electrical industry with manufacturers, is on intelligent, networked solutions and innovative technologies. It is clear that the eMobility area of KEBA Energy Automation cannot be missing. Many innovations are waiting to be discovered by you - visit us at booth E39 in hall 12.1!
chargecloud and KEBA – a powerful partnership
chargecloud, the B2B software solution for electromobility, has certified KEBA wallboxes. This means that users of KeContact P30 can now manage their charging infrastructure with the help of the cloud-based B2B software solution from chargecloud.
Wallbox control now also available via smartphone
We have developed the KEBA eMobility App to make it even easier to operate and monitor your own wallbox. From now on, all our c- and x-series charging stations as well as the company car wallbox can be controlled via smartphone or tablet.
Our #GREENthankyou to Christian Clerici
With our #GREENthankyou wallbox, we want to thank personalities who – like us – are driving the mission of shaping a sustainable future and making remarkable contributions in terms of electric mobility and the energy transition. One of them is Christian Clerici – the Austrian eMobility ambassador.
Video: Excess PV charging explained
PV excess charging | Installing photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on your roof allows you to generate not only power for your home or the grid. Solar electric energy can also go directly to your electric vehicle - and thereby significantly shorten the amortisation period of a PV system by reducing charging costs. We explain what PV excess charging is exactly and how it works.
Passing on charging costs to the employer the easy way
Electric company cars are often charged at employees' homes. The electricity used must be recorded separately from private consumption. With our new company car wallbox, we offer a charging station that enables automatic billing of the charging current with the employer.
Climate-neutral KEBA charging stations now also for the Italian 1.5MW hypercar Fulminea
During the visit by Automobili Estrema CEO Gianfranco Pizzuto in Linz, it was announced that we at KEBA are Automobili Estrema's selected partner in the area of charging. Proudly the Italian electromobility pioneer and investor, who has been committed to electromobility since 2007 reported on its plans.
Charging electricity vs fueling – which is cheaper?
Due to the electric motor’s extremely high efficiency factor, electric vehicles use significantly less energy than their combustion-engine counterparts. But does that automatically make their consumption costs much cheaper? Here is a cost comparison between using electricity and the fuels petrol and diesel for your car.
This is how well KEBA wallboxes did in tests
Independent tests by external experts, reviews, and user testimonials provide information about the strengths and weaknesses of a given product. They help consumers make informed decisions – and manufacturers become better. Here are the most recent test results about KEBA wallboxes.
Forward-looking strategy secures 30% increase in turnover for KEBA
The KEBA Group, headquartered in Linz, increased its sales from € 415.4 million to € 537.7 million in the past business year
(April 2021 - March 2022). With a jump in turnover of around 122 million € and a turnover growth of almost 30 % , the KEBA Group repeatedly achieved the highest turnover in its history. Looking at the last five years, the average annual growth is 22.7 % (CAGR).
Calibrating a wallbox: here’s what German measurement and calibration standards mean
You often see public charging stations in the German-speaking world reading the letters ME. They stand for "Mess- und Eichrecht" (measurement and calibration act). But what does that mean? What other calibration standards are out there? And why do I need a calibrated wallbox for my personal use? Here are the answers.
“Making sure the battery gets fully charged”
Before and during charging, a charging station communicates with the electric car. To make sure all new models allow for trouble-free charging with wallboxes from KEBA, we have developed regular compatibility tests. Armin Weberberger explains what it is about.
On top of things thanks to the Wallbox Finder
A wallbox can do much more than is commonly believed. Depending on its features, it allows using self-produced PV energy, transferring data via 4G, or evaluating individual charging sessions. To find the right model quickly, we are now offering our convenient Wallbox Finder.
KEBA with many innovations at Power2Drive
Since 'Power2Drive' could also be the motto of the electromobility business unit of KEBA Energy Automation, we can't miss out on the trade fair in Munich. This year, visitors can look forward to a particularly large number of innovations at our booth.
E-Mobility Nights at the KEBA eMobility Store
On May 5 and 6, 2022 the first so-called 'Long Night of E-Mobility' (German: 'Lange Nacht der E-Mobilität') will take place. On these days, we will keep the doors open at the KEBA eMobility Store until 9:00 pm to give interested customers insights into the world of charging.
World Sustainable Energy Days 2022
From 6 to 10 April 2022, the World Sustainable Energy Days - the leading conference on the topic of energy transition and climate neutrality - took place once again in Wels, Upper Austria. Among 650 experts from over 50 countries, KEBA was of course also represented as the Austrian market leader in charging solutions.
Charging the company car at home – this is how the billing works
Electric cars are increasingly the first choice for a company’s vehicle fleet. To make the best use of them, drivers should charge them at home – the electric vehicle can park overnight and thus refuel in the most economic way. To pass on that part of the electricity bill to the employer, there are various options.
1.13 with new features and improved user experience
The latest software update for KEBA’s x-series wallboxes offers both technical improvements and operating comfort. As always, it is free of charge and easy to install. So, we stay true to our principle: to keep improving our own products when they are already in use.
A smart wallbox – what does that mean?
‚Smart’ is an attribute used for many things: watches, TVs, phones, and even entire houses. What does the quality of smartness in everyday objects mean for us? And more importantly, what does ‚smart’ mean in a wallbox? Find the answers here.
Excess PV Charging – What does that mean?
Installing photovoltaic (PV) solar panels on your roof allows you to generate not only power for your home or the grid. Solar electric energy can also go directly to your electric vehicle - and thereby significantly shorten the amortisation period of a PV system by reducing charging costs. We explain what excess PV charging is exactly and how it works.
E-Mobility Glossary
From the outside, a conventional combustion engine differs only marginally from its electric relative - internally, however, it differs a great deal. A different engine brings with it many new terms that require explanation. From 'A' as in 'AC' to 'F' as in 'FI circuit breaker' and many other terms, we have listed the most important technical vocabulary that an e-car driver should know.
Load management - importance and benefits
There are still more ICE vehicles than electric cars. But what if the situation changes over the next few years? Are the power inputs, particularly of large residential buildings, de-signed to have the majority of tenants “fill their tanks” at home? The answer is yes – if the load management is sophisticated enough.
How long does it take to charge an EV?
People often cite charging time as a major shortcoming of electric vehicles. However, the duration is dependent on many factors and can range from a few minutes to several hours. Find out below what causes such big divergences and why the actual charging time is irrelevant in most cases.
Cable or no cable? That is the question.
Aside from the inner qualities of a wallbox – which include performance and safety features as well as attributes such as user identification, consumption gauge, and communication with existing systems – a purely external distinction can be made between two types: wallboxes with a fixed cable and wallboxes with a charging socket. These are the advantages of both models.
AC and DC? Single-Phase and 3-Phase Charging?
If you want to drive an e-car or a plug-in hybrid, you have to deal with the subject of charging. You’ll quickly come across terms like alternating and direct current, single-phase and 3-phase charging. But what do they mean and how do these concepts influence the way you charge your vehicle? Here’s a summary of the most important points.
Mobile or permanently installed: Which wallbox is right for you?
Those who want to be able to charge their electric car or plug-in hybrid at home face a decision: To buy either a mobile charging station or a permanently installed wallbox? Before deciding on one of the two options, you should ask yourself the following three questions in order to make the right choice.
Is it worth having a wallbox for my plug-in hybrid (PHEV)?
With modern plug-in hybrids, distances of up to 90 kilometers can be achieved purely electrically. That is usually enough for the commute to work or other everyday journeys. All the same, the batteries of these PHEVs are significantly smaller than those of purely battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). So, is a household socket sufficient for daily charging or does it still make sense to have a charging station?
KEBA honoured with "Austria's Best Managed Companies" Award
The international Best Managed Companies programme, which is already established in more than 30 countries and awards outstandingly managed companies, was carried out in Austria for the first time this year. KEBA is one of the first Austrian award winners.
IAA Mobility. New Name, New City, New Concept.
In 2021, the International Automobile Exhibition IAA became IAA Mobility. The name says it all: Rather than putting only the car at center stage, the focus was now on mobility today and tomorrow. In addition to cars, especially bicycles and even small airplanes were presented at the Munich Trade Fair Center.
Plug or wallbox?
The standard delivery of an electric car in Europe usually includes a Type 2 charging cable that can be used for charging at a public charging station or wallbox with a socket, as well as a so-called emergency power cable with a Type F plug for the standard 230 V power outlet. You can use this emergency power cable to charge your electric car (or PHEV) in your garage at home. But should you really do that? There are several reasons why you shouldn't.
Charging at home – What’s important
Those who want to charge their cars not only at work or at public charging stations, but also at home, have to consider a number of aspects. Here are compact answers to the six most important questions, from the approval and installation of a wallbox to charging speed and electricity costs.
Charging at home or publicly?
A car with a combustion engine is refueled publicly at a service station. Why not do the same with an electric vehicle? After all, the public charging network has a large number of charging stations and gone are the days when people were forced to charge at home because the network had not been sufficiently developed. Four facts speak in favor of charging at home nonetheless.
KEBA achieves significant growth over past fiscal year
With a turnover of 415.4 M€, which corresponds to an increase of around 11%, the KEBA Group once again achieved the highest revenues in its history. Considered over a period of 10 years, the company thus quadrupled its sales. In a dynamic year characterized by Corona, KEBA benefited from its different pillars, which operate in different industries and markets and are therefore subject to different cycles and triggers. With a new structure, KEBA strengthens its growth course.
KEBA awarded Pegasus in bronze
The list of nominated companies was long and all of them are top companies in Upper Austrian industry. Therefore, we are particularly pleased that we were awarded the Pegasus in bronze in the category "Lighthouses" this year at the most important business award in Upper Austria.
Over 250,000 wallboxes sold
With over 250,000 wallboxes sold, KEBA is establishing itself as one of the largest manufacturers of charging solutions for hybrid and electric vehicles. In its Energy Automation division, the Austrian automation expert KEBA AG specialises in charging stations for electric mobility and heating controls for heat pumps and biomass heating systems.
KEBA expands its Management Board
The KEBA AG Supervisory Board has appointed Andreas Schoberleitner (43) to the Management Board as of April 1, 2021. As Chief Financial Officer (CFO), he is now the third member of the Management Board of the internationally active technology company, together with Gerhard Luftensteiner (CEO) and Franz Höller (CTO).
KEBA Live Dialog brings automation solutions from KEBA into the office or home office
Nothing can replace a personal conversation. Despite adverse circumstances in times of Corona - when classic industry contact points such as exhibitions are canceled and traveling is hardly possible - the Linz-based automation expert KEBA shows how to create a format that makes this possible and has added value.
KEBA named exclusive supplier for Honda Power Charger - the original charging station for the all-electric Honda e.
In the run up to releasing the first all-electric Honda e, KEBA was named the exclusive supplier for Honda Power Charger wall boxes. The charging station was jointly developed in record time and first presented at the last IAA in Frankfurt.
"Urcharge" project examines crucial questions about the viability of e-mobility for everyday use
One of the largest and longest electric mobility field tests in Austrian history starts tomorrow. For the project "Urcharge" (Urban Charging) 51 households in a Linz residential complex will be exchanging their fuel car for an electric car including their own KEBA charging station, which is integrated into the Linz AG charging solution "WallBOX CitySolution". It will provide answers to fundamental questions about what infrastructure and charging behaviour is needed in order to make the day-to-day use of e-mobility a decisive environmental protection factor in urban areas, even for densely populated areas. The start of the project had been postponed due to Corona - now the project gets underway.
KEBA produces and is available to its customers without restrictions
Many committed employees take care of the production of the ordered deliveries, our service technicians ensure functioning systems in the area of critical infrastructure and our more than 500 employees in the home office maintain the dialogue with our customers, partners and suppliers thanks to the latest technology.
KEBA Anniversary Wall Box: Special offer extended!
We are delighted with the great amount of positive feedback we have received from our customers over the past six months regarding the KEBA Anniversary Wall Box. We have therefore extended our offer for you until 31 July 2020. Which brings things full circle: because now you can benefit from the unique 10th birthday anniversary price for a total of 10 months. And of course each anniversary wall box will continue to be offered with an additional 10-month warranty.
Even in difficult times like these we are able to deliver 100%, and there is - among others - a reason for this: the dedicated commitment of our production staff, who deserve our special thanks.
Information on the current "Corona" situation
In connection with the "Coronavirus Covid-19", we are currently experiencing an extraordinary situation that challenges us all. The measures taken by the governments in Austria and in other countries are becoming more stringent every day. It can be said that at the moment an exceptional situation prevails in Austria.
This was E-world 2020: Our photo gallery
At the well-attended E-world energy & water 2020, Europe’s leading trade fair for the energy sector, it was evident that the topic of electromobility is currently on the minds of almost all participants in the energy business. And why? Because shifting trends in mobility and the energy transition complement each other perfectly! In the future, electric vehicles will be an integral part of the energy sector. Intelligent, controllable wall boxes are required to create these grids. Visitors at our KEBA trade fair stand were able to see these boxes for themselves. You can take a look at our photo gallery here with our impressions from the trade fair.
E-world 2020: KEBA at Europe's leading energy trade fair
Highly intelligent wall boxes, German Mess- und Eichrecht compliance, MID certification and a Europe-wide partner network. These are the exhibition highlights at the KEBA stand GA-14 at the "E-world energy & water". The leading trade fair of the energy industry will attract more than 25,000 visitors to the Essen (DE) fairgrounds from 11 to 13 February 2020. The topic of electric and smart mobility is increasingly becoming the focus of interest, making it perfect for KEBA to be present at the show. Find out more in advance here - we look forward to your visit.
10 years of electromobility – a vision has become reality
“Back in 2009, electromobility was still just a vision for the future for many people. Nonetheless, KEBA, an Austrian company specialised in automation, decided to invest in this emerging area – with charging stations for electric cars. 10 years on, we are one of the market-leaders worldwide,” explains Gerhard Luftensteiner, CEO of KEBA AG.
Video on Mobility in the Future: KEBA's interview with Welt.de
Mobility is undergoing change. Many megatrends that are connected to each other by electric mobility are converging. Forerunners are intelligent charging stations for electric cars, which can do more than just charge. KEBA is one of the world's leading manufacturers of such smart wall boxes, which is why Welt.de invited our expert Andreas Plotz (Executive Sales E-Mobility) to an interview. As part of the "The Business Debate", together with ZDF presenter Ralph Szepanski, Andreas looks into the future of mobility and explains why it will be electric, smart and green. You can also find the video on our anniversary page "10 years of electric mobility at KEBA".
A vision becomes reality: 10 years of electric mobility at KEBA.
Browse through the milestones of our pioneering history on our anniversary page. Together we also take a look into the future of mobility: Our KEBA expert Andreas Plotz gives exclusive insights into the world of tomorrow... and the day after tomorrow in an exciting video. And if you want to celebrate with us, you can purchase one of 10,000 anniversary wall boxes at a special price.
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