About
Virta is a leading EV charging software provider designed for businesses that want to build, manage, and scale electric vehicle charging networks. At the core of the platform is Virta Hub, a full-featured Charge Point Management System (CPMS) that supports over 450 charger models and serves both Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and e-Mobility Service Providers (EMSPs). The platform covers the full operational lifecycle of an EV charging business: from onboarding and payments to roaming agreements, smart energy management, and EV driver services. Virta's smart energy management layer helps operators protect their electricity grid and reduce excess energy costs through intelligent load balancing and optimization. For fleet operators, Virta offers Northe — a dedicated fleet management toolkit covering mileage reporting, public charging, home charging, and workplace charging for leasing, rental, and corporate fleets. Virta also provides modular solutions, allowing businesses to pick and choose specific components that fit their needs, as well as pre-packaged standard solutions for faster deployment. The platform includes ROI and energy savings calculators, a developer API, extensive documentation, and customer support resources. It is used across multiple markets in Europe and beyond, making it a top choice for enterprises building multi-market EV charging businesses.
Key Features
- Virta Hub CPMS: A full Charge Point Management System supporting 450+ charger models, enabling CPOs and EMSPs to manage their entire charging network from a single platform.
- Smart Energy Management: Intelligent load balancing and energy optimization tools that protect the electricity grid and reduce excess energy costs for operators.
- Payments & Roaming: Built-in billing, invoicing, and roaming capabilities for seamless multi-network and multi-market charging operations.
- Northe Fleet Services: A dedicated fleet management toolkit for leasing, rental, and corporate fleets covering mileage reporting, home, public, and workplace charging.
- Modular & Packaged Solutions: Choose a pre-configured standard package or build a custom solution by selecting only the components your business needs.
Use Cases
- A retail chain deploying EV chargers across hundreds of store locations and managing them centrally via Virta Hub.
- A leasing company offering home and workplace charging management for corporate fleet drivers using Northe fleet services.
- An energy provider launching a public EV charging network with roaming, smart load balancing, and integrated billing.
- A workplace facility manager installing EV chargers and using Virta's energy management to prevent grid overload and control electricity costs.
- A charge point operator expanding across multiple European markets with unified roaming and payment processing through a single platform.
Pros
- Comprehensive all-in-one platform: Covers the full EV charging lifecycle — from hardware onboarding and energy management to payments, roaming, and driver services — in a single solution.
- Broad charger compatibility: Supports over 450 charger models, giving operators flexibility to use existing hardware or choose from pre-configured options.
- Multi-market & scalable: Built for businesses operating across multiple markets with enterprise-grade scalability and roaming support.
Cons
- Enterprise-focused pricing: Pricing is not publicly listed and requires contacting sales, which may be a barrier for smaller operators or early-stage projects.
- Platform reliability concerns: Past incidents of technical disruption affecting charging points and the Virta Hub admin tool indicate potential availability risks for mission-critical deployments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virta Hub?
Virta Hub is Virta's Charge Point Management System (CPMS) — the central platform for managing EV charging networks, handling payments, roaming, energy management, and driver services.
How many charger models does Virta support?
Virta Hub supports over 450 charger models, allowing operators to connect existing hardware or select from Virta's pre-configured charging station options.
Can Virta be used for fleet management?
Yes. Virta offers Northe, a fleet management toolkit designed for leasing, rental, and corporate fleets, covering mileage reporting, home charging, public charging, and workplace charging.
Does Virta support multi-market operations?
Yes, Virta is built for multi-market EV charging businesses and supports roaming, multi-currency payments, and operations across Europe and other regions.
Is Virta suitable for small businesses or only enterprises?
Virta offers both standard packaged solutions and modular pick-and-choose options, catering to businesses of varying sizes — though its enterprise features and sales-led pricing make it best suited for mid-to-large operators.
