Collectric Gains Investment to Expand EV Charging Infrastructure
Utrecht, Tuesday, 29 April 2025.
Collectric secures funding from Rabobank’s Rabo Transitie Fonds to expand EV charging solutions, aiming to address infrastructure challenges in growing electric vehicle markets.
Strategic Investment for Sustainable Growth
Dutch company Collectric, founded in 2017, has secured a significant investment from Rabo Transitiefonds, a division of the Nationaal Groenfonds, to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure [1][2]. The company has built a rapidly expanding client base of prominent real estate owners and parking operators, positioning itself as a specialist in the electrification of parking facilities [3].
Addressing Critical Infrastructure Challenges
This funding comes at a crucial time when the real estate sector faces mounting challenges in EV charging implementation. Property owners are grappling with grid congestion and power capacity limitations, necessitating increasingly complex technical solutions [1]. The global context underscores the urgency of such investments, as EV sales reached 17.1 million units in 2024, marking a 25% year-over-year increase [6].
Impact on Property Value and Sustainability
According to Christiaan Storm de Grave, Collectric’s co-founder, quality EV charging facilities significantly enhance property value. ‘A sustainable charging infrastructure positively impacts tenants’ CO2 emissions,’ he notes [1]. The investment aligns with growing market demands, as parking facilities play a vital role in the transition to electric mobility by offering sustainable charging solutions at competitive rates [2].
Future Expansion and Environmental Benefits
Ferry Pankras, investment manager at Rabo Transitiefonds, emphasizes that Collectric provides a scalable and future-proof solution for one of today’s most pressing infrastructure challenges [1]. The funding will enable Collectric to accelerate its growth and contribute more significantly to reducing nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, and CO2 emissions [2]. This initiative comes as the real estate sector increasingly recognizes the importance of adapting to EV infrastructure demands, with new regulations and standards emerging across global markets [6].