NewMotion, the operator of an EV charging station network, has been acquired by Shell, providing exits for AutoBink and Alliander.

NewMotion, a Netherlands-based electric vehicle (EV) charging station operator  backed by vehicle distributor AutoBinck, has been acquired by oil and gas company Shell for an undisclosed amount.

Founded in 2009, NewMotion enables EV owners to charge their cars at more than 50,000 charging points across 22 countries.

The stations draw their power primarily from renewable energy sources, and corporate clients can track the usage of each driver in their fleet through a cloud-based platform.

AutoBinck previously contributed to a funding…