The Munich-based startup, founded in 2024 Delta Charge Develops charging and battery storage solutions for electric trucks. In an oversubscribed funding round led by Vireo Ventures and Rethink VenturesThe company has raised €3.7 million ($4.3 million) to expand its solutions. The capital will accelerate the development of a pan-European network of truck charging parks and battery-powered industrial hubs. Other investors in the round include executives from Audi and Allianz, German family offices, and founders from Munich's climate-tech ecosystem.
Access to efficient energy supply on a large scale
Delta Charge develops solutions at the intersection of electromobility and energy infrastructure. The company combines battery energy storage systems (BESS) with charging hardware, energy management, and fixed-price charging services. The Munich-based startup aims to provide European logistics and industrial companies with large-scale, cost-effective access to energy supply. The young company is backed by Delta Capacity, a leading Scandinavian developer and investor in battery storage. By 2030, Delta Charge plans to invest over €300 million in infrastructure and provide 1.8 terawatt-hours of clean energy annually.
Filip Hes, CEO of Delta Charge, says:
“This financing package marks a pivotal moment for Delta Charge: We are seizing a unique opportunity to serve historic load growth and create a new class of infrastructure at the heart of Europe’s energy transition. With Rethink’s ambition to redefine the transport sector, Vireo’s strong commitment to electrifying Europe, and Delta Capacity’s experience with large-scale battery projects, we are ideally positioned to accelerate expansion along our project pipeline.”
Goal: To reduce CO2 emissions in heavy goods transport
The timing of the financing is strategic: The electrification of heavy goods vehicles is currently driving strong growth in electricity demand. This trend could soon exceed the energy consumption of European data centers. By 2030, transport could account for almost 50 percent of Europe's CO₂ emissions. Accordingly, logistics and freight transport offer one of the greatest opportunities to reduce emissions while simultaneously lowering costs per kilometer.
Jens Philipp Klein, General Partner at Rethink Ventures, explains:
"The most economical operation of electric truck fleets will depend on intelligent depot charging solutions that combine battery storage, charging infrastructure, and seamless software integration. The Delta Charge team brings in-depth expertise in energy infrastructure, advanced battery software, and the financing and implementation of large infrastructure projects."
Given increasing grid congestion and lengthy permitting processes, market observers expect depot-based charging and battery storage solutions to attract over seven billion euros in investment by 2030. Positioned at the intersection of logistics and energy flexibility, Delta Charge aims to create a key element of the infrastructure that will enable Europe's carbon-free freight transport.
