DKV Mobility partners with Rheinmetall to offer sidewalk charging solution in Germany

Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall, an industrial technology group traditionally known for defense contracting, is entering the electric vehicle charging sector through a new partnership with DKV Mobility in Germany. This collaboration will see Ratingen-based DKV Mobility, a leading European B2B mobility service provider, integrate Rheinmetall's Ladebordstein, an innovative sidewalk EV charging solution, into its network for German customers. The commercial logic for DKV Mobility centers on diversifying its existing fuel and service card offerings, providing a new, space-efficient charging option for its fleet management clients. For Rheinmetall, the undisclosed value partnership offers a crucial channel to deploy its specialized Ladebordstein technology. This enables Rheinmetall to commercialize an operating project within the EV sector, leveraging DKV's established B2B customer base across Germany. DKV Mobility, which provides digital services for fleet management, enhances its capacity to serve the evolving needs of its German B2B clientele transitioning to electric vehicles. This move strengthens DKV's position as a comprehensive mobility service provider in Europe. Meanwhile, Rheinmetall, with over 30,000 employees globally, is directly leveraging its expertise in electronic solutions and actuators to bring its Ladebordstein project to market. This partnership secures a significant deployment partner for Rheinmetall's innovative charging technology in Germany, diversifying its portfolio beyond its core specializations in vehicle systems and weapons and ammunition.