Cap’bornes provides a simple, subscription‑free service that lets electric‑vehicle owners charge at home, at work, or anywhere in Europe using the Cap’bornes card, which grants access to a network of 500 000 public chargers. The company also offers a no‑upfront‑cost solution for installing charging stations in apartment buildings and individual homes, with packages starting at €790. This enables households, businesses, and travelers to maintain a fully electric fleet with renewable‑energy electricity.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Electric vehicle owners often face fragmented charging options, high subscription fees, and costly installation barriers, especially in multi‑unit dwellings and workplaces, limiting convenient access to reliable power.
Solution
Cap’bornes provides a subscription‑free charging service accessed via a dedicated card that works at home, in offices, and across Europe on a network of 500 000 public chargers. The company supplies a no‑cost, turnkey solution for installing shared charging stations in apartment buildings, with a starting price of €790 for private residences. Users pay only for the electricity consumed, while the service includes access to renewable‑energy sourcing to further reduce the carbon footprint of each trip. By consolidating home, workplace, and travel charging under a single card, Cap’bornes simplifies the EV charging experience without recurring fees.
Target Audience
Primary customers are electric vehicle owners living in single‑family homes, residents of multi‑unit buildings, and businesses seeking to provide charging for employees and visitors.
Features
- Subscription‑free Cap’bornes card granting access to a pan‑European network of 500 000 public chargers
- Turnkey shared‑charging installation for condominiums at no upfront service fee, hardware starting from €790 for private homes
- Simple home‑garage or garden charger setup with optional integration into existing parking infrastructure
- Corporate charging program enabling employee access at company parking, remote work locations, and during travel
- Electricity supplied from 100 % renewable sources to minimize overall travel emissions
- Pay‑as‑you‑go billing model covering only actual energy consumption