- Europe’s EV infrastructure is growing, but private chargers at homes and businesses remain largely untapped, limiting capacity.
- Joosup’s peer-to-peer platform turns private chargers into accessible, affordable, and reliable charging points for both drivers and hosts.
- Joosup improves charging access in underserved areas and supports businesses, driving the UK’s EV transition without costly infrastructure.
How Joosup is bridging the EV charging gap with private chargers and transparent pricing
Europe’s EV revolution is gaining significant speed. As of early 2025, the continent boasts over one million public charging points. Yet, experts warn this is just the beginning. To meet the growing demand, the EU will need at least 3.4 million public chargers by 2030.
However, focusing solely on public infrastructure overlooks a massive, untapped resource: private chargers. In the UK alone, there are approximately 930,000 EV chargers, with the vast majority installed at homes and business premises. This means over 850,000 private chargers remain largely inaccessible to the public. If just 10% of these were made available, it could effectively double the UK’s current public charging capacity.
Joosup, a UK-based startup, is bridging the gap. Joosup operates a peer-to-peer platform that allows EV owners to share their home or workplace chargers with other drivers. The app focuses on providing Bookable, Affordable, and Reliable (B-A-R) charging options, simplifying the experience for EV drivers and allowing hosts to earn passive income from their underused chargers.
Public chargers can be expensive, unavailable, or inoperable. Reliability concerns have been cited as major barriers to adoption. Turning thousands of private chargers into accessible, bookable charge points massively enhances charging options. These options are particularly necessary in suburban and rural areas where public charging is limited.
For hosts, Joosup offers zero commissions and instant payouts via PayPal, enabling them to set competitive prices that are often cheaper than public alternatives. For drivers, this means more choice and fairer pricing without the unpredictability of en-route charging or inflated fees.
As businesses electrify their fleets, Joosup provides a practical solution for increasing charging flexibility. It makes electric fleets a top choice for service-based operators needing secure, off-street locations for top-ups between jobs.
Joosup’s CEO, Simon Burge, emphasises the company’s mission:
“We know many drivers are still hesitant to go electric because charging seems expensive, unpredictable, or inconvenient – and that needs to change. At Joosup, we’re creating a people-powered alternative by unlocking the potential of home and workplace chargers. It’s about giving drivers access to affordable, bookable charging wherever they go, while helping to reshape the UK’s EV landscape through community collaboration.”
By leveraging existing private infrastructure, Joosup offers a scalable, community-driven approach to EV charging. As Europe strives to meet its ambitious EV adoption targets, innovative solutions like Joosup will play a crucial role in accelerating the transition to emobility.
Find out more about Joosup’s innovative charging offerings by downloading their app on Google Play or the App Store.
