# be.ev: Utilities, United Kingdom

> be.ev: Be.EV is the UK’s fastest-growing public electric vehicle (EV) charging network, established in 2019 in Manchester. Based in United Kingdom.

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# be.ev

Be.EV is the UK’s fastest-growing public electric vehicle (EV) charging network, established in 2019 in Manchester.

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Funding reported Last round: Debt financing

Utilities United Kingdom

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Company summary

- **Founded:** 2019 7 years old
- **Team:** 50 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** 165M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Debt financing Jun 2024

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About be.ev

Be.EV is the UK’s fastest-growing public electric vehicle (EV) charging network, established in 2019 in Manchester.

The company operates nationwide, featuring over 700 charge points across more than 200 locations. Be.EV focuses on operating, maintaining, and expanding regional networks of rapid and ultra-rapid EV chargers, providing drivers with reliable and efficient charging options along busy routes and at popular destinations. The company offers multiple charging speeds, allowing stations to fully charge an EV in approximately 20 minutes. Be.EV provides two main customer models: a pay-as-you-go option or membership schemes for individual EV drivers, accessible through mobile apps, and tailored revenue models for property owners and organizations looking to install EV charging infrastructure. Be.EV is majority owned by Octopus Energy Generation and is backed by NatWest and KfW IPEX-Bank. With a mission to make public EV charging simple and reliable, Be.EV aims to expand its network to over 1,000 rapid and ultra-rapid charge points by the end of 2024.

## What company datasets say be.ev raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **165M** in the source's currency

Rounds **2**

Last round **Debt financing**

Last round size **26.4M**

Last round date **Jun 2024**

Investors listed **4**

## Founders and team

From be.ev's own website: 1 founder, 6 on the team.

**Marie-France van Heel** Co-founder

- **Asif Ghafoor** Chief Executive Officer
- **Adrian Fielden-Gray** Chief Strategy and Investments Officer
- **James Burgess** Chief Operating Officer
- **Richard Sephton** Chief Customer Officer
- **Tom Sherratt** General Counsel
- **Will Stratton-Morris** Chairman of the Board

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

electric vehicle network accessibility clean energy & technology octopus energy customer engagement charging locations rapid charging real-time data user-friendly app distribution site partnerships construction & real estate smart charging public charging infrastructure charger management debt funding ev infrastructure

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- **Sector:** Utilities
- **Industry code:** NAICS 221122, SIC 3621, 4911
- **Region:** England
- **Revenue:** 450k a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/be-ev)

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