Paris, January 06, 2026
Qovoltis, a leading player in smart charging for electric vehicles, announces the appointment of Serge Subiron as President.
Serge Subiron brings over 30 years of experience in technology, energy and digital services to Qovoltis. He recently led Jedlix, a European pioneer in smart charging and virtual power plants (VPPs), until it was acquired by Kraken (Octopus Energy Group) in 2024.
Serge Subiron is a recognized expert at European level in bidirectional charging and the decarbonization of residential equipment, in particular through his role as co-chair of the “Coalition of the Willing” dedicated to bi-directional charging in Europe and his role as President of the international Mercury consortium, launched in 2024 by Kraken and EPRI to standardize inter. Serge Subiron also assumed the role of President of the association. Think Smartgrids At the time of its creation in 2015.
On this occasion, Serge Subiron declared: “Electric mobility is a great opportunity for users, businesses and the energy transition. Its large-scale adoption is based on a key condition: to make charging simple and accessible on a daily basis. A charging service operator like Qovoltis plays a central role in accelerating this transformation. I am very happy to join Qovoltis and grateful to its shareholders for their trust. With Jonathan Trepo Lantelme, CEO, the management committee and all the teams, our ambition is clear: to build a European leader in next-generation charging services, fully integrated into the energy system.”
Guy Auger, Partner at Andera Partners, on behalf of the Board of Directors, adds: “The arrival of Serge Subiron is a structuring step for Qovoltis. His entrepreneurial experience, his international approach and his detailed knowledge of the challenges of smart charging and energy are major assets to support Qovoltis' development ambition in France and Europe.”
Founded in 2019, Qovoltis has established itself as the leader in hospitality charging in France. The company has solid partnerships with leading hotel groups, including Louvre Hotels Group, including Louvre Hotels Group, Best Western, Groupe Logis, Valaé, Hotelio, as well as numerous Accor franchises. Qovoltis also deploys its solutions on other sites with high use value — Camp sites, golf courses, sports and medical centers —, according to a third-party investment model, in which it finances, operates infrastructures and markets electricity to end users.
At the same time, Qovoltis supports business fleets through a comprehensive offer of Charging-as-a-service, covering the entire value chain, from design to operation. More than 100 professional customers now trust the company, including ILIAD, Fnac Darty, Engie, Ista, Longchamp or Airwell, for charging that is easy to use, optimized in terms of energy and highly competitive. With 70 employees, Qovoltis raised 45 million euros in funds at the end of 2024 from Andera Partners, Epopée Gestion and Paris Moratoglou — Eren Group.
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About Qovoltis
Founded in 2019 by Ehsan Emami, Qovoltis designs and manages smart charging solutions for electric vehicles. From production to maintenance, it terminals offers made in France to simplify and accelerate the transition to carbon-free mobility, both for individuals and for businesses (hotels, professionals). In addition to meeting charging needs, Qovoltis helps balance the electrical network. Winner of the Grand Prix Automobile Club de France in 2021, a member of France AutoTech, winner of the Grand Prix de l'Innovation in 2024, supported by Bpifrance and certified Origine France Garantie, Qovoltis is committed to a sustainable energy future. More information on qovoltis.com
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