Sonepar, the world’s leading B-to-B distributor of electrical products, solutions, and related services, is accelerating its partnership with Wallbox, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions worldwide, by closing their ninth local partnership with Elektroskandia Sverige, A Sonepar Company, in Sweden.
This partnership aims to drive the energy transition by granting installers access to cutting-edge, user-friendly, and efficient charging solutions. The EV charging market is on an electrifying trajectory, with growth figures reshaping the transportation landscape. Sonepar and Wallbox established their partnership in 2022, and their joint efforts have since resulted in growth into multiple new countries, including the USA, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, France, Canada, Austria, the Netherlands, and now Sweden.
Equipped with Wallbox’s extensive portfolio of AC and DC electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions for residential, commercial, and public segments - areas where Sonepar is continuing to grow - the Group is enabling its customer base to provide end-users with the necessary tools to deliver a best-in-class EV charging experience, monitor energy consumption, save costs, and operate in a more sustainable manner.
Artur Puzinas, International Market Director, Sonepar stated, “Sonepar is uniquely positioned at the heart of the electrical ecosystem, where transport plays a pivotal role in accelerating the energy transition. Our collaboration with Wallbox, esteemed eMobility experts, is pivotal in navigating this transformative journey. Wallbox's expertise and innovation are evident in their comprehensive portfolio of charging and energy management systems. We believe they align with the Group's ambitious and strategic goal of becoming a key industry player, championing the transition to low waste, energy-efficient solutions.”
This collaboration supports Sonepar’s ambitious sustainability agenda, of which their greenhouse gas emission reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
"At Wallbox we are excited to partner with Sonepar, the world leader in the B-to-B distribution of electrical equipment and services," said Douglas Alfaro, Chief Business Officer at Wallbox. "Sonepar's logistics and supply chain excellence, coupled with our state-of-the-art EV charging and energy management solutions, will allow both companies to accelerate the transition to EVs by broadening access to high-quality charging infrastructure through meaningful local partnerships."
Sonepar and Wallbox are committed to driving innovation and sustainability within the electrical industry. Together, we are poised to shape a more sustainable future for all.
About Wallbox
Wallbox is a global technology company, dedicated to changing the way the world uses energy. Wallbox creates advanced electric vehicle charging and energy management systems that redefine the relationship between users and the network. Wallbox goes beyond charging electric vehicles to give users the power to control their consumption, save money and live more sustainably. Wallbox offers a complete portfolio of charging and energy management solutions for residential, semi-public, and public use in more than 115 countries around the world. Founded in 2015 in Barcelona, where the company’s headquarters are located, Wallbox currently has offices across Europe, Asia, and America. For more information, visit www.wallbox.com