TUAL has secured £1.5 million to accelerate the rollout of its battery‑buffered, high‑power charging systems for commercial EV fleets operating in grid‑constrained environments.
The funding round is led by PT1, one of Europe’s leading physical‑tech investors, with additional backing from UK‑based Ascension Ventures and German infra‑tech specialist P3A.
The investment strengthens TUAL’s position as a developer of ultra‑deployable charging infrastructure designed for heavy‑use and critical‑response fleets. Confidence from these investors reflects growing recognition across Europe that dependable charging solutions are essential for operators facing persistent grid limitations.
Philip Clarke, Founder and CEO at TUAL, said: “Europe’s infrastructure-tech investors recognise the scale of the challenge ahead. They understand energy, the role of batteries, heavy industry, and the complex financing required to build the next generation of infrastructure. Their backing is a strong validation of both our technology and our operating model – and their networks will allow us to scale significantly faster across Europe.” He added: “This funding allows us to accelerate production of the PowerUp system and build out field operations ahead of our European launch.”
PT1’s experience in battery systems and energy‑transition technologies, alongside Ascension and P3A’s expertise in sustainability and infrastructure finance, provides TUAL with a strong platform for expansion. Their combined networks offer access to commercial customers across Europe, supporting rapid deployment.
The funding will drive full‑scale production of TUAL’s PowerUp battery‑buffered DC charger, engineered for emergency services, utilities, eHGVs, ports and logistics operators. With many electrification‑critical sites facing severe grid constraints and upgrade delays of up to 15 years, the system delivers up to 200kW from an 11kW connection, offering a practical, zero‑civils alternative.
TUAL will also expand UK field operations ahead of a wider European rollout, supporting fleets as they transition from pilot schemes to resilient, scalable electrification.
