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A Vibra Energy (former BR distributor), electricity company, invested R$ 5 million in the startup EasyVolt, active in the Brazilian electric vehicle charging market.
Currently, EZVolt has a large electrical network and an operations center developed with high technology on a 24×7 basis, in addition to having a flexible business model for the B2B and B2C markets.
Gustavo Tannure, CEO and founder of EZVolt, sees the partnership as a means of expanding the company's operations, taking advantage of Vibra's power and influence in the market.
“Today marks the beginning of a new era in EZVolt’s existence. With Vibra's support, we will be able to scale our operation, expanding our infrastructure for charging electric vehicles and preparing ourselves to meet the demand of this market, which is experiencing exponential growth around the world”, stated Tannure.
According to Bernardo Winik, commercial executive director of Vibra's B2B sector, the electric vehicle charging market has great growth potential. “Through this partnership, Vibra demonstrates that it is attentive to market trends and movements, connected with the innovation environment, aiming to add this service to its consumers”, he highlighted.
Still according to Winik, the startup proposes an innovative concept, being the first to introduce the charge as a service concept in Brazil, and has facilities in eight states (Bahia, Ceará, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do South, São Paulo, Pernambuco) in addition to the Federal District, providing service to corporate fleets and passenger vehicles.
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The startup offers convenience, enabling customers to top up through their own network of charging stations and make payments via a mobile application developed by the company.
The company Vibra presents the association initiative in the electromobility ecosystem as a strategic plan to expand Brazil's main electric vehicle charging network and transform it into its own network of urban and highway stations. The resources granted to the startup can be converted by the large investor into future participation in the company.
The corporation's objective is to integrate the charging operation, propose digital solutions and supply electrical energy from renewable sources in order to become a complete energy company.
