Elli to stop selling its own wallboxes as it shifts to charging services

Elli is phasing out its own AC wallboxes as Volkswagen’s charging subsidiary concentrates on fleet services, charging payments and energy management. Chief executive Giovanni Palazzo outlined the restructuring in interviews published on 3 November.

Remaining wallbox stock will be sold, after which Elli will stop taking new orders. Palazzo told electrive that existing devices would continue to work and that customer service and maintenance would remain unchanged. In separate reporting by dpa, he also said software updates and spare parts would remain available.

The change reaches beyond home charging. Specialist partners are expected to take over the planning, construction and maintenance of physical charging infrastructure, while Elli retains digital services such as connecting chargers, managing energy and billing sessions. Implementation is due to run through the end of 2027.

Bidirectional charging remains part of Elli’s energy plans, alongside electricity tariffs and services for mixed company fleets. The company is also discussing possible outside investment or partnerships, although no agreement has been finalised. Talks with employee representatives are under way; the number of jobs affected has not been specified.

Sources

• electrive: interview with Elli chief executive Giovanni Palazzo
• dpa via ntv: restructuring and existing-customer support
• Volkswagen: Elli Charger 2 press image and usage rights