Charging infrastructure is no longer something you install once and then forget. Demand is growing, technology is evolving and requirements are tightening. Charging as a Service is the model for those who want to stay ahead — without the operational responsibility taking the focus off of what you really need to do.
You installed charging. Now it's a full-time job. There is a better alternative.
Two to five years ago, you made a good decision: you installed charging points. The tenants wanted it, the market was moving in that direction and the investment felt reasonable. It was right then. But no one told me what came with the purchase.
You bought charging points. You also bought, without necessarily understanding it fully, an ongoing operating liability.
That means, in effect, chargers that stop working in the middle of the night, tenants who get in touch, firmware that needs updating, and an external technician that you order and then wait for. Debit to be sued. Statistics to be reported. And a technology development that moves faster than you have time to keep up with.
Each of these things is manageable. Together they form something similar to a parallel operating mission alongside your core business, which is managing real estate. That's not a criticism of the decision to install charging -- it was right then and it's right now. But the way to own and operate charging infrastructure is changing, and that opens up an option that many property owners are not yet familiar with.
Boverket's kidney regulations — currently under referral and proposed to enter into force on 29 May 2026 — is expected to impose requirements on smart charging, open protocols such as OCPP and interoperability at all new charging points. It doesn't just affect new construction -- it puts pressure on existing facilities to keep up with development.
At the same time, electrification is accelerating. Sweden is now over 400,000 electric cars on the roads and stock is expected to exceed 500,000 in 2026. This means that the demand for charging in your property will grow, and with it the requirements for capacity, reliability and user experience. A plant that worked well when you installed it three years ago isn't necessarily adapted for what's to come — and keeping it up to date requires continuous skill and investment.
Charging as a Service is an operating model in which you assign ownership and operational responsibility for your charging infrastructure to a charging operator. The principle is simple: you pay for the feature, not for the asset. The charging points remain physically in your parking lot — it's the responsibility that changes ownership.
In practice, this means that ChargeNode acquires your existing facility and signs a 10-year right of use agreement with you. From that day on, bug fixing, firmware updates, replacement parts, support, and future expansion are ChargeNode's responsibility -- not yours. Your tenants will notice no difference in everyday life. On the contrary, they get access to round-the-clock support with a response time of under 90 seconds on average, and a platform with 99.7% uptime.
It doesn't matter what make your chargers are. ChargeNode acquires facilities regardless of brand and handles any technical migration without downtime.
Charging as a Service is designed for two types of operators who recognize themselves in the same basic problem: charging works, but operational responsibility does not fit into the business.
For property owners who installed charging points 2—5 years ago and now bear the operating cost, the model is a way to keep charging as an offering to tenants -- with no internal overhead. You don't have to deal with bug reports and service costs, and instead focus on what you do best.
For energy companies that installed charging points as an add-on service, but where charging is not the core business, the model offers a structured divestment with the option to retain the customer relationship via white label or co-branding. You free up internal capacity without losing touch with the end customer.
The process is designed to be as smooth as possible. ChargeNode analyzes your facility free of charge and comes back with an acquisition proposal — without you committing to anything. If you choose to proceed, a purchase agreement and a 10-year right of use agreement are signed, clearly and transparently. Then ChargeNode takes over the operation and your end users will notice no difference. Operation, support, troubleshooting and future deployment are from that date the responsibility of ChargeNode.
ChargeNode is Sweden's largest charging operator with over 60,000 active charging points and 30% market share. With our own service engineers throughout Sweden, a proprietary platform and support that responds within 90 seconds around the clock, we take a holistic responsibility that includes everything from hardware and software to operations and future deployment. 9 out of 10 customers recommend ChargeNode to a friend or colleague.
Curious if your plant is a good fit? Contact us for a free valuation — without obligations.
What does it mean for ChargeNode to buy my charging system?
ChargeNode acquires ownership of your existing charging infrastructure. The charging points remain physically on your property — it is the responsibility that changes ownership. You avoid operating costs, troubleshooting and future reinvestment, but your tenants will not notice any difference in everyday life.
What if my chargers are from another brand?
It doesn't really matter. ChargeNode acquires facilities regardless of make and handles any migration without downtime for end users.
Do I have to do anything during the transition?
The No. ChargeNode handles the entire transition. Your tenants or customers don't have to do anything — and notice no difference in their everyday lives.
What kind of facilities are you interested in?
Primary AC charging infrastructure on rental properties in metropolitan areas and commuter locations, commercial properties with office or retail tenants, hotels and destination facilities, and energy companies' charging portfolios with at least 10 outlets.
What happens when the 10-year contract expires?
ChargeNode sees the 10-year agreement as the start of a long-term collaboration. Before the end of the agreement, a dialogue is held on the extension or new structure of the agreement.
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