Siemens’s recent acquisition of Heliox, a frontrunner in DC fast charging solutions for eBus and eTruck fleets, along with passenger vehicles, represents a significant leap in its eMobility charging strategy. With Heliox’s headquarters in the Netherlands and a team of 330 professionals, this move solidifies Siemens’ position in the global eMobility sector.
The acquisition enhances Siemens’ eMobility portfolio, introducing a range of products from 40 kilowatts to megawatt charging solutions, suitable for depots and en-route charging. Heliox’s offerings extend Siemens’ market influence, notably in Europe and North America, and strengthen its capabilities in power electronics.
Integrating Heliox’s mobile, scalable, and parallel charging solutions, Siemens is poised to address the needs of the rapidly evolving markets more effectively. Matthias Rebellius, CEO of Siemens’ Smart Infrastructure and member of the Managing Board, recognizes the acquisition’s importance in the context of the exploding EV charging infrastructure market, particularly the DC fast charging segment for eBus and eTruck fleets.
Heliox’s expertise goes beyond DC fast charging; its portfolio includes charger monitoring and energy management services. This broadens Siemens eMobility’s IoT product spectrum and amplifies its digitalization and software strengths.
The merger of Siemens and Heliox’s charging solutions creates a robust offering for eBus and eTruck customers, allowing Heliox to capitalize on Siemens’ industrial prowess, global sales network, and infrastructure. This partnership is expected to upscale Heliox’s production to meet the surging customer demand.
Siemens eMobility, integral to Siemens Smart Infrastructure, offers a diverse range of IoT-enabled hardware, software, and services, catering to AC and DC charging needs from 11 kW to 1 megawatt. The acquisition of Heliox, previously held by private equity firm Waterland and a group of employee and individual shareholders, represents a strategic move by Siemens to cement its leadership in the eMobility domain.
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