Commercial EV Charging Solution Vendor Competitive Ranking: Siemens, i-charging, ABB E-mobility, Kempower Lead the Way

Siemens, i-charging, ABB E-mobility, and Kempower take top spots in ABI Research's Commercial EV Charging Solution Vendor Competitive Ranking, driven by their scalability, energy-efficient solutions, and capable maintenance services. The ranking assesses nine commercial EV charging vendors across nine criteria, including charger size, power, and efficiency, as well as software offerings and support services. Alpitronic, Power Electronics, Schneider Electric, Eaton, and BorgWarner are also included in the assessment.

The commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) charging market is experiencing significant growth, driven by global trends of electrification and squeezed grid capacity. To address these challenges, the market is increasingly focusing on scalable, energy-efficient solutions with capable maintenance services. ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm, recently released a competitive ranking of nine commercial EV charging vendors, highlighting key players and their strengths.

The ranking, released on July 15, 2025, assesses vendors across nine criteria, including charger size, power, and efficiency, as well as scalability, software offerings, and support services. Siemens, i-charging, ABB E-mobility, and Kempower emerged as the top leaders, demonstrating exceptional performance in innovation and implementation.

Siemens stands out with a comprehensive suite of AC and DC charging solutions, leveraging its own technologies and those of its acquisition, Heliox. With over 100,000 chargers deployed across 60 countries, Siemens has a strong global presence. i-charging specializes in high-power DC charging solutions, including a Megawatt Charging System (MCS) rated up to 1.5 MW, and offers robust support services. ABB E-mobility boasts a diverse portfolio, including the new MCS1200 solution for truck charging, delivering 1.2 MW of continuous power. Kempower is recognized for its dynamic load management solutions and high-power DC chargers.

The mainstream category includes vendors like Alpitronic, Power Electronics, and Schneider Electric. Alpitronic excels in scalability through its Power-Stack technology, while Power Electronics offers a high-power MCS solution. Schneider Electric, though still expanding into high-power DC charging, shines with its software offerings, bolstered by acquisitions and partnerships.

Eaton and BorgWarner, classified as followers, have notable strengths. Eaton focuses on minimizing charger footprints, particularly at the 150 kW level, while BorgWarner has strong partnerships in China, such as MCS trials for Goodman Group properties.

The commercial EV charging market must continue to evolve to meet technological, regulatory, and geopolitical challenges. This competitive ranking underscores the leading vendors' role in driving innovation and addressing operational barriers to electrification.

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