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(Reuters) - Big companies in Europe, North America and Asia are investing in the fast-moving global EV charging industry, according to a Reuters analysis.
That sector is undergoing rapid consolidation, with at least 85 companies being acquired since 2017.
Many charging companies are being gobbled up by big energy companies such as Shell, Statkraft, EDF, BP, Total and Engie; hardware companies such as ABB and Schneider Electric, and other charging companies, including Blink, ChargePoint and Charge Enterprises.
A number of large-cap corporations, notably BP, Shell, ABB, Siemens and SK, also have invested heavily in EV charging startups, as have automakers Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai and Geely's Volvo Cars.
The VW Group’s investment portfolio in the sector includes Electrify America, Ionity, Hubject, has.to.be, Go To-U, ChargeSmith, EcoG and PowerShare.
Large asset managers BlackRock, Fidelity and Wellington Management also have stakes in several charging companies. BlackRock is backing EVgo, Ionity, Jolt Charge, Freewire and Volta Charging.
(Reporting by Paul Lienert in Detroit; Editing by David Gregorio)
