Connected Kerb acquires Trojan Energy to boost kerbside EV charging network

Connected Kerb has acquired the EV charging assets of Trojan Energy, including its patented Flat & Flush charge points and live public charging network, in a move designed to scale kerbside EV charging across UK communities.

The acquisition will see Connected Kerb take over the operation of Trojan’s 1,500 live charge points and fold Trojan’s Flat & Flush Hub and Home products into its own infrastructure portfolio. It comes after Trojan Energy entered administration earlier this month. 

Connected Kerb has long stolen the limelight when it comes to kerbside charging, with the UK Government leading a £65 million investment in the company last year. Despite its dominance, the company still thinks it can benefit from Trojan Energy’s EV charging assets – noting that combining its own smart chargers with Trojan’s subsurface pavement-level technology will improve coverage and flexibility – particularly in dense urban areas and conservation zones.

“This acquisition marks a pivotal moment in our mission to make reliable, accessible EV charging available to everyone, especially those without driveways,” said Chris Pateman-Jones, CEO of Connected Kerb. 

“Trojan’s cutting-edge subsurface technology perfectly complements Connected Kerb’s long-life, smart charging infrastructure. Together, we’re building a future where clean transport is easy, equitable, and built for all communities.”

Ian Mackenzie, CEO of Trojan Energy, added, “This deal brings Trojan Energy’s pioneering Flat & Flush charge points inside one of the UK’s largest and fastest-growing EV charging networks, Connected Kerb. The acquisition allows existing and new customers to benefit from a larger combined network, and accelerates the benefits of the energy transition for EV drivers, their communities and the planet.”

What is Trojan Energy’s Flat & Flush system? 

The Flat & Flush system, designed and manufactured in the UK, is known for its minimal impact on street aesthetics and safety, with sockets embedded into the pavement surface and connection points flush with the kerb. Connected Kerb plans to continue developing and deploying this technology alongside its existing infrastructure, ensuring future cross-compatibility across both platforms.

The company says the combined portfolio will allow it to serve a wider variety of sites, including heritage areas and narrow pavements, and to offer more flexible home charging solutions for residents without driveways.