MOLE
MOLE is transforming electric vehicle (EV) charging with its innovative, hands-free, autonomous charging solution designed for ease of use, safety, and affordability. The company's technology addresses current charging challenges, such as time spent plugging and unplugging, and the need for safe, reliable charging infrastructure. MOLE's ground units can be installed in various locations, and vehicles can be adapted with a reversible adapter that retains the use of the existing OEM charging port. The system utilizes automated robotic charging for fast, reliable, and efficient power delivery. MOLE is actively engaged in the automotive industry, joining trade bodies like SMMT and participating in events like Autotech Council and TechCrunch TC Sessions: Mobility. The company is focused on accelerating the transition to electric mobility for commercial fleets and aims to improve air quality and achieve net-zero ambitions.
MOLE
MOLE is transforming electric vehicle (EV) charging with its innovative, hands-free, autonomous charging solution designed for ease of use, safety, and affordability. The company's technology addresses current charging challenges, such as time spent plugging and unplugging, and the need for safe, reliable charging infrastructure. MOLE's ground units can be installed in various locations, and vehicles can be adapted with a reversible adapter that retains the use of the existing OEM charging port. The system utilizes automated robotic charging for fast, reliable, and efficient power delivery. MOLE is actively engaged in the automotive industry, joining trade bodies like SMMT and participating in events like Autotech Council and TechCrunch TC Sessions: Mobility. The company is focused on accelerating the transition to electric mobility for commercial fleets and aims to improve air quality and achieve net-zero ambitions.
TL;DR
Product: Hands-free autonomous robotic EV charging — 'simply park & charge'.
Focus: Commercial fleets; improving air quality and supporting net-zero goals.
Team size: 9 employees
Funding: Received non-dilutive grants (Innovate UK, DfT T-TRIG, EPSRC, OZEV, Enterprise M3 LEP); reported total funding 50,000.00 USD (last 2024-08-29).
Corporate: Trading name of IPFT Fuels Limited
Auroskanda Vepari listed as CEO
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Friction and safety issues in EV charging (manual plug-in/unplug, trip hazards, slow or unreliable connections) limiting convenient fleet electrification.
Funding Track Record
Enterprise M3 LEP grant (April 2020).
EPSRC funding secured in partnership with Cardiff University (May 2020).
SBRI grant from Innovate UK (October 2020).
UK Department for Transport (T-TRIG) funding (October 2020).
Competitive Innovate UK + OZEV grant in partnership with TRL (July 2021).
50000.00 USD
Reported total funding amount (listed alongside company profile data).
Investor Signal
“Received non-dilutive grants and public/academic funding from Innovate UK, UK Department for Transport (T-TRIG), EPSRC (with Cardiff University), OZEV (with Innovate UK/TRL), and Enterprise M3 LEP.”