Austrian charge point operator da emobil has integrated more than 2,600 electric vehicle charging points into the Cariqa ecosystem, as operators across Europe seek greater control over pricing and payments amid rapid expansion of charging networks.
Cariqa, a payments and billing platform for EV charging, said the partnership brings one of Austria’s largest charging networks onto its system, enabling da emobil to manage tariffs directly, receive faster settlements and operate high-power charging infrastructure without relying on traditional reseller models.
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The integration includes ultra-fast chargers delivering up to 400 kilowatts along major transport corridors, making the network accessible through Cariqa Drive and Cariqa Connect. Cariqa said the setup allows da emobil to bypass intermediary e-mobility service providers, which have often been criticised for opaque pricing and delayed revenue flows.
“da emobil operates some of Austria’s most important fast-charging sites,” said Issam Tidjani, chief executive of Cariqa. “By joining Cariqa, they take full ownership of their commercial strategy, while drivers gain the transparency they’ve been asking for.”
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Under the arrangement, da emobil gains real-time control over tariffs across digital channels and receives direct payouts through Cariqa’s settlement architecture, reducing administrative complexity. The operator also gains detailed visibility into charger utilisation and performance, Cariqa said.
Fabio Höller, operations specialist for e-mobility at da emobil, said the platform supports both operational efficiency and customer experience. “This partnership gives us the freedom to set fair pricing and monitor performance, all while giving drivers a simple, hassle-free charging experience,” he said.
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The move reflects a broader shift among European charging operators toward direct billing models as the EV market matures, with companies seeking to reduce fragmentation and standardise pricing and payments across networks.
