Cariqa Direct EV Charging Payments

Cariqa is a Berlin-based company that provides direct payment infrastructure for EV charging. It connects charge point operators straight to the apps, maps and platforms drivers use, removing resellers so operators keep control of pricing and receive driver payments directly.

The product set includes Cariqa Console for tariff management and real-time revenue, Cariqa Connect for embedding charging in apps, fleets and maps, Cariqa Go for branded ad-hoc charging by scan and pay, and Cariqa Drive as a driver app. The website reports coverage of more than 900,000 charge points across Europe.

• Console: Centralizes tariffs, publishes them across channels and shows revenue in real time.
• Connect: Lets apps, fleets and maps embed charging through one integration.
• Go: Provides branded ad-hoc charging where drivers scan and pay.
• Drive: Offers a ready driver app so partners need not build their own.
• Payment handling: Covers billing, VAT and automated operator payouts.

• Vietnamese charge point operators wanting to sell charging through third-party apps and maps.
• Super-app or ride-hailing platforms adding EV charging payment for drivers.
• Fleet operators consolidating charging billing across several networks.

Lets operators set their own prices and receive automated payouts. Opens new demand through apps, maps and fleet platforms with one integration. Handles payments, billing, VAT and operator management for platform partners. Connect integration is free and partners earn revenue share.

EV charging payments remain fragmented, with drivers needing many apps and cards and operators losing margin to resellers. As Vietnam's charging networks and ride-hailing EV fleets grow, open payment and roaming layers become relevant for operators and app providers.

Berlin, Germany. Raised a EUR 4 million seed round in July 2025 co-led by Contrarian Ventures and Anthemis Group, with Techstars among supporters. Partners include HERE, Eco-Movement and Chargeprice.