Big companies in Europe, North America and Asia are investing in the fast-moving global EV charging industry, according to a Reuters analysis.
That sector is undergoing rapid consolidation, with at least 85 companies being acquired since 2017.
Many charging companies are being gobbled up by big energy companies such as Shell, Statkraft, EDF, BP , Total and Engie; hardware companies such as ABB and Schneider Electric, and other charging companies, including Blink, ChargePoint and Charge Enterprises.