ABB E-MOBILITY BV

Their core work

ABB E-mobility BV is the electric vehicle charging division of ABB, one of the world's largest industrial technology companies, based in Delft, Netherlands. They develop and deploy EV charging infrastructure — from fast chargers for heavy-duty vehicles (buses, trucks, vans) to scalable low-power DC stations for light electric vehicles. Their H2020 work focuses on real-world demonstration of charging solutions for urban transport fleets and improving the end-user charging experience across European cities. They also bring robotics and autonomous systems expertise through their involvement in offshore inspection platforms.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

ABB E-mobility entered H2020 in 2017 focused squarely on heavy-duty fast charging — electric buses, trucks, and fleet management strategies (ASSURED). By 2020, their scope broadened significantly: they moved into user-facing charging infrastructure (eCharge4Drivers), international e-mobility deployment (SOLUTIONSplus), and even offshore robotics (ATLANTIS). The shift from "charging hardware for fleets" to "charging ecosystems for diverse users" reflects a company maturing from component supplier to full-service e-mobility infrastructure provider.

Moving from industrial fleet charging toward broader EV infrastructure solutions covering all vehicle types and user segments, with growing interest in autonomous systems for energy infrastructure maintenance.

How they like to work

ABB E-mobility exclusively participates as a partner or third party — they have never coordinated an H2020 project, which is typical for large corporates that contribute technology and demonstration capacity rather than managing research programs. With 130 unique partners across 27 countries, they operate in large Innovation Action consortia, bringing industrial-scale deployment capabilities. Their wide partner network and all-IA funding profile indicate they are sought after for demonstration and deployment phases rather than early-stage research.

Extensive European network spanning 130 unique consortium partners across 27 countries, indicating they are well-connected across the transport electrification ecosystem. Their reach extends beyond Europe through international cooperation projects like SOLUTIONSplus.

What sets them apart

As the dedicated e-mobility arm of ABB Group, they bring industrial manufacturing scale and global deployment experience that most research-focused partners cannot match. They are one of very few organizations that can cover the full EV charging spectrum — from low-power DC for scooters and bikes to megawatt-class fast charging for trucks and buses. For consortium builders, partnering with ABB E-mobility signals commercial viability and a credible path to market deployment.

Highlights from their portfolio

• eCharge4Drivers
  Largest funded project (EUR 1.6M) covering the full range of charging use cases from light EVs to location planning, reflecting ABB's broadening infrastructure role.
• ASSURED
  Flagship heavy-duty charging project demonstrating fast charging for electric buses, trucks, and vans in urban settings — core to ABB E-mobility's identity.
• ATLANTIS
  Unexpected diversification into maritime robotics and offshore wind farm inspection, signaling interest in autonomous systems beyond road transport.