EFACEC ELECTRIC MOBILITY, SA

Their core work

EFACEC Electric Mobility is a Portuguese industrial company specializing in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and power electronics, part of the broader EFACEC group — one of Portugal's largest electrical engineering conglomerates. In H2020 projects, they contribute electric mobility solutions, smart grid integration, and energy management systems, particularly for island and community-scale energy transitions. Their work spans EV charging networks, DC grid technologies, and the integration of renewable energy sources with transport electrification.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

EFACEC Electric Mobility entered H2020 relatively late (2019-2020), so there is no early-period keyword data to compare against. All three projects launched within a tight window, making it difficult to identify a clear temporal shift. However, their portfolio reveals a deliberate expansion from core electric mobility into broader island energy systems (INSULAE, IANOS) and cybersecurity (CONCORDIA), suggesting a company broadening its scope from hardware provider to integrated energy solutions partner.

EFACEC is moving from pure EV charging hardware toward integrated island energy systems and grid digitalization — expect future interest in hydrogen mobility and cybersecure energy infrastructure.

How they like to work

EFACEC joins projects exclusively as a participant, never as coordinator, operating within large consortia (121 unique partners across 24 countries). This indicates a company that contributes specific industrial capabilities — hardware, power electronics, charging systems — rather than driving research agendas. They are a reliable technology contributor comfortable working in big, multi-national teams.

Despite only three projects, EFACEC has built a remarkably wide network of 121 partners across 24 countries, reflecting the large-scale Innovation Action consortia they participate in. Their reach is thoroughly pan-European with no obvious geographic concentration beyond their Portuguese base.

What sets them apart

EFACEC brings something rare to EU consortia: an established industrial manufacturer of EV charging and power electronics systems, not just a research lab or consultancy. They can deploy real hardware in pilot sites, which is exactly what island demonstration projects like INSULAE and IANOS need. For consortium builders, they offer a credible path from prototype to market-ready infrastructure in electric mobility and grid integration.

Highlights from their portfolio

• INSULAE
  Their largest H2020 contribution (EUR 551,862), focused on maximizing innovative energy approaches in EU islands — a flagship island energy transition project.
• IANOS
  Addresses island decarbonization through virtual power plants and geothermal hydrogen economy — signals EFACEC's move into hydrogen and advanced grid concepts.
• CONCORDIA
  A major EU cybersecurity competence network — an unusual but strategic pick for an electric mobility company, indicating awareness of infrastructure security needs.