Volkswagen subsidiary Elli to phase out its own home wallboxes and focus on digital and energy services
By Eve
In an interview published by electrive on 3 November, the head of Elli, the Volkswagen group subsidiary, said the company will gradually withdraw from the charging hardware it makes or sells under its own name. It will concentrate on digital and energy services such as apps, charging control and energy related offers. Existing wallboxes will see no change to use, customer service or maintenance, and remaining stock will be sold before new orders stop, with no single last order date given in the published material.
Why it matters
A major automaker backed brand stepping back from residential hardware leaves space for other wallbox suppliers and shows value shifting towards software and energy services. Buyers and installers who specified Elli units should confirm support and stock availability, as supply will vary by retailer and will not last indefinitely.
Source
- Original title
- [FR] “Volkswagen abandonne ses bornes de recharge à domicile : que vont devenir les clients ?”
- Published
- 5 November 2026
- Also covered by
- electrive.com
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- Topic
- EV Charging
- Place
- France
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- Volkswagen · Elli
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