When you charge your electric vehicle, several players are involved behind the scenes. Two key roles come up frequently: the CPO and the eMSP. Here's everything you need to know 👇
⚡ The CPO: the one who installs and manages charging points
CPO stands for Charge Point Operator.
This is the player who:
installs and maintains charging stations,
operates the stations on a daily basis (availability, maintenance, supervision),
provides the physical infrastructure to charge your vehicle.
👉 Electra is a CPO. We build and operate our own fast charging stations across Europe.
📱 The eMSP: the one who gives you access to charging
eMSP stands for Electric Mobility Service Provider.
This is the player who:
provides you with a charging contract (subscription, RFID card, mobile app...),
manages your user account and your billing,
gives you access to one or more charging networks, including those of other CPOs.
👉 Some examples of eMSPs: Chargemap, Shell Recharge, Plugsurfing, Free2Move Charge, etc.
💡 The price applied when charging via an eMSP card is set by your card provider.
🤔 What if I use the Electra app directly?
In that case, Electra plays both roles: we provide the charging stations (CPO) and directly manage your account and billing (eMSP). This is the simplest way to enjoy our preferential rates.
To view the cards compatible with the Electra network, click here 👈
For any further information, feel free to reach out via the live-chat or by email.
See you soon on the Electra network! ⚡