Virta fortifies leadership for strategic M&A, paving the way for the 'Virta EV Energy Platform'

Virta fortifies leadership for strategic M&A, paving the way for the 'Virta EV Energy Platform' integrating customer-centric charging solutions with renewable energy.

Virta's charging network operations have already reached the scale of multiple power plants combined. Still, this is only the beginning, as EVs' mere 3% global vehicle fleet share will three- to fourfold by 2030. At the same time, the energy-driven charging solutions become crucial for the global EV market to cross the chasm and drive the transition away from fossil fuels.

Virta's purpose is to serve as the leading platform enabling this transformation, empowering customers to drive the transition to sustainable energy and mobility on the Virta EV Energy Platform.

Next, the EV charging industry is heading towards consolidation, and we mean to drive this evolution forward actively with both organic and inorganic strategies. To capitalise on these opportunities with our partners, we are strengthening our leadership in 2025.

Jussi Palola, Co-founder (Dr. Tech) and one of the EV charging industry pioneers, focuses on leading the next chapter of integrating EVs and energy into the global-scale Virta EV Energy Platform, and assumes the role of Chief Innovation Officer. Over the past twelve years, he has been successfully leading Virta from an initial idea to one of the fastest-growing global scale-up companies.

Christian Girardeau is appointed as the new Virta Group CEO, bringing extensive experience in the EV charging, telecom, video, and semiconductor sectors. Having founded and led EV business units at major companies including BP Pulse and Schneider Electric, he possesses a deep understanding of EV charging platform customers’ business needs and has a proven track record of successful acquisitions and consolidations.

"With organic and inorganic strategies backed by strong investors, Virta is poised to lead the next stage in decarbonising the world by connecting EVs. Fortified with complementary strategic partnerships, we will deliver the best customer experience in the e-mobility market. There is no player in the market able to combine charging services and demand response like Virta,” says Christian Girardeau.

“We have invested 12 years in innovation, preparing for the big role EVs would play in the global renewable energy transition. Now, with our partners, assets, and scale, the momentum is ripe for the mass commercialisation of EVs and charging businesses as an integral part of the sustainable global energy system,” says Virta co-founder and CIO Jussi Palola.

We invite everyone to join us in this next exciting phase. With shared commitment, we will continue shaping the future of electrification, creating new opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation in cooperation with you.