Rocsys raises $13 million and launches two new charging systems for electric fleets

Rijswijk-based Rocsys has closed an extension to its Series A round of $13 million, bringing total capital raised to $56 million. The round was led by Capricorn Partners, with participation from Scania Invest, Forward.One, SEB Greentech Venture Capital and Graduate Ventures. The company, which develops hands-free charging systems for electric vehicle fleets, is simultaneously announcing two new products: the M1 for robotaxis and the S2 for heavy electric vehicles.

Rocsys intends to use the new capital to further scale its operations and accelerate rollout in Europe and North America. The funding announcement coincided with the product launches at the end of April and the beginning of May 2026.

M1 targets robotaxi depots

The Rocsys M1 is a hands-free charging system in which a single above-ground mounted unit can serve up to ten charging bays. The system combines soft robotics with AI-driven computer vision to automatically connect and disconnect the charging connector. According to Rocsys, the system achieves a success rate of 99.9 percent or higher in real-world environments.

The M1 is designed as an interoperable system: it works with various EV models, chargers and connector types. This makes it deployable in mixed fleets, which is relevant for robotaxi operators combining multiple vehicle types in a single depot. Rocsys claims the system can increase operational efficiency by up to 75 percent and save up to $1.7 million in annual costs at a depot with 50 charging bays, primarily by reducing labour costs and minimising downtime.

The M1 is currently in the pilot phase and has been validated by an unnamed robotaxi operator. Large-scale rollout in North America and Europe is planned for 2027.

S2 replaces the first generation for heavy vehicles

The Rocsys S2, launched on 5 May 2026, is the successor to the existing hands-free charging system for heavy electric vehicles such as trucks and buses. Compared to its predecessor, the S2 has a smaller physical footprint, a greater range of motion and a simplified installation procedure. The system is built for use in demanding outdoor conditions.

Rocsys is offering the S2 in two variants: a standard version and the S2-H, a heavy-duty edition intended for the most demanding industrial applications. The S2 targets existing customers in logistics and public transport who want to expand or upgrade their charging infrastructure.

Background and investors

Rocsys was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Rijswijk. The company combines robotics and AI to fully automate the charging of electric fleets, which is particularly relevant as fleet managers contend with growing numbers of vehicles that need to be charged quickly overnight or in between shifts without manual intervention.

Capricorn Partners, which led the current round, is a Belgian investment firm that regularly invests in cleantech and deep tech. The involvement of Scania Invest and SEB Greentech Venture Capital aligns with Rocsys's focus on the heavy mobility market, where Scania as a truck manufacturer represents direct customer potential. The total funding of $56 million gives the company the resources to prepare for the planned rollout towards 2027.

For the Dutch and European AI and mobility sector, the combination of a product update cycle and an extension round is illustrative of how deep tech startups operate at this stage: they simultaneously develop their technology, their product portfolio and their geographic presence. The fact that Rocsys is attracting investors from both the venture and strategic side, through Scania, indicates that its system is now being taken seriously as an industrial infrastructure layer in the transition to electric and autonomous fleets.