Monta joins ChargeUK to strengthen UK’s EV charging infrastructure amid rapid industry growth
Monta, a company specialising in electric vehicle (EV) charging software, has joined ChargeUK, the UK’s national trade association dedicated to accelerating the country’s EV transition. Founded in 2020 and quickly expanding across Europe, Monta’s membership signals its commitment to advancing open, interoperable, and intelligent charging solutions within the UK market.
By aligning with ChargeUK, Monta aims to contribute its technical expertise to the vital development of UK EV policy and infrastructure. The company already supports a growing charging platform used by over half a million drivers across Europe, and with the UK’s 2030 deadline to phase out combustion engines fast approaching, Monta sees this collaboration as pivotal. Jon Evans, Head of Market, UK & Ireland at Monta, highlighted that the next five years will be critical: “Being part of ChargeUK will allow Monta to collaborate with other members to help shape policy, unlock more investment and expand access to quality EV charging.” Evans stressed the importance of software in managing demand and optimising network performance, warning that without scalable, data-led systems, infrastructure may fail to keep pace with increasing EV adoption.
ChargeUK was founded in 2023 by an initial coalition of 18 leading companies committed to investing over £6 billion in UK EV charging infrastructure by 2030. Since then, the association has more than doubled its membership to include major industry players such as Tesla, Ionity, BP Pulse, Shell Recharge, and TotalEnergies. ChargeUK serves as a collaborative platform where members work alongside government and industry stakeholders to remove barriers, shape regulatory frameworks, and influence investment to accelerate the roll-out of EV charging nationwide.
Monta’s role within this ecosystem is set to extend beyond policy advocacy. The company supports hardware manufacturers by providing benchmarking tools and actionable insights into charging station usage and performance, thereby improving reliability and maintenance efficiency. This is crucial in enhancing the overall EV charging experience and fostering consumer confidence in the UK market.
Adding to Monta’s recent momentum, the company has expanded its footprint outside Europe by establishing its U.S. headquarters in Miami following an €80 million investment round. Monta aims to connect 25,000 charge points in the U.S. by 2025 and one million by 2030, replicating its European success in a new market poised for accelerated EV adoption.
Further solidifying its UK ambitions, Monta recently partnered with evec to offer affordable, high-quality EV chargers pre-installed with Monta’s software. This collaboration supports the ambitious government target of 300,000 charge points by 2030 and aims to provide seamless access to an extensive roaming network along with monetisation options for chargers. According to Stephen Johnson, CEO of evec, this partnership represents a significant step toward decarbonising UK transport and achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
Vicky Reid, CEO of ChargeUK, welcomed Monta’s arrival, noting it as “another example of the desire within the EV industry to come together and support the transition to EVs by ensuring that convenient and affordable charging is rolled out at pace.” This sentiment underscores the collaborative spirit deemed essential to meeting the UK’s climate goals and responding effectively to the surging demand for EV infrastructure.
As the UK strives to meet its net zero ambitions, Monta’s joining of ChargeUK signals a strategic strengthening of the EV charging sector’s capacity to deliver scalable, intelligent solutions. With extensive industry backing, growing technological innovation, and a focus on consumer-centric charging experiences, the UK’s EV transition is gaining the momentum necessary to meet the looming 2030 deadline.