Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Berlin, Berlin
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Since 2018
Elli is a Berlin-headquartered company founded in 2018 and operating as a brand within the Volkswagen Group. It provides energy and charging solutions for electric mobility, including home wallboxes, public charging access, and renewable electricity tariffs, plus fleet charging services for businesses. The company has an estimated 200 to 500 employees and serves customers in the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial equipment sectors. Its charging provider role extends to the Vatican, where Elli Mobility reportedly provides charging services for the electric fleet.
Elli at a glance
Revenue
<$10M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Berlin, Berlin
Import activity
19
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
19
Named foreign suppliers
6
Top origins
China · Hong Kong S.A.R.
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Elli.
What this tells a buyer
Elli announced in November 2026 that it is exiting its hardware business and opening itself to investors, according to electrive.com, with Yahoo reporting that jobs are at risk as the charging subsidiary restructures.
Elli offers smart wallboxes for home charging, access to a public charging network with over 1 million points, and consulting and installation services for fleet e-mobility.
Elli is a privately held brand of the Volkswagen Group and reports an estimated annual revenue below $10 million.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
Overview
Elli is a Berlin-headquartered company founded in 2018 and operating as a brand within the Volkswagen Group. It provides energy and charging solutions for electric mobility, including home wallboxes, public charging access, and renewable electricity tariffs, plus fleet charging services for businesses. The company has an estimated 200 to 500 employees and serves customers in the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial equipment sectors. Its charging provider role extends to the Vatican, where Elli Mobility reportedly provides charging services for the electric fleet.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2018 |
Headquarters | Berlin, Berlin |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | <$10M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
What Elli makes
Elli offers smart wallboxes for home charging, access to a public charging network with over 1 million points, and consulting and installation services for fleet e-mobility.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery, Sensor, LED (source: elli.eco).
Trade and customs footprint
Elli announced in November 2026 that it is exiting its hardware business and opening itself to investors, according to electrive.com, with Yahoo reporting that jobs are at risk as the charging subsidiary restructures. US customs bill-of-lading records list 19 inbound shipments across 6 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Hong Kong S.A.R..
Latest developments
2026-11-03 — VW subsidiary Elli exits hardware business, opens doors to investors - electrive.com (electrive.com)
2026-11-03 — Jobs at risk as VW’s charging subsidiary Elli restructures business (yahoo.com)
2026-06-23 — Volkswagen Group and Elli bring Vehicle-to-Grid offer to the volume market | Elli – Empowering electric life. (elli.eco)
2026-04-16 — Electric vehicle batteries as grid storage: Volkswagen and Elli to launch Vehicle-to-Grid Offer | Elli – Empowering electric life. (elli.eco)
2026-04-14 — Elli Mobility provides charging services for the Vatican’s electric fleet | Elli – Empowering electric life. (elli.eco)
2026-03-06 — Elli Mobility Reaches 1 Million Charging Points Across Europe | Elli – Empowering electric life. (elli.eco)
Company details
Elli is a privately held brand of the Volkswagen Group and reports an estimated annual revenue below $10 million. Elli was founded in 2018, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Berlin, Berlin.
Frequently asked questions
What does Elli make?
Elli is a Berlin-headquartered company founded in 2018 and operating as a brand within the Volkswagen Group. It provides energy and charging solutions for electric mobility, including home wallboxes, public charging access, and renewable electricity tariffs, plus fleet charging services for businesses. The company has an estimated 200 to 500 employees and serves customers in the automotive, electric-vehicle, renewable-energy, and industrial equipment sectors. Its charging provider role extends to the Vatican, where Elli Mobility reportedly provides charging services for the electric fleet.
Where is Elli headquartered?
Elli is headquartered in Berlin, Berlin (32 Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse, Berlin, Berlin, 10178).
When was Elli founded?
Elli was founded in 2018.
How big is Elli?
Elli has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the <$10M range (estimated).
Does Elli import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 19 inbound shipments for Elli, with top origins including China · Hong Kong S.A.R..
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