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4 November 2026 Kempower Q3 2026 Interim Report
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Disclaimer This presentation contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations, estimates, projections, and assumptions regarding future events and financial performance. These statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance, or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, changes in market conditions, competition, regulation, macroeconomic factors, raw material availability and costs, foreign exchange fluctuations, and Kempower’s ability to execute its strategy. Further details on risks and uncertainties are available in Kempower’s public disclosures. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this presentation, and Kempower undertakes no obligation to update them. Any targets, estimates, or outlooks are illustrative and subject to significant uncertainty. This presentation is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities of Kempower. 2
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Summary: Q3 below expectations despite outperforming a sharply weaker market; resetting costs for 2027 3 +10% growth revenue in Europe outside Nordics -10% growth in revenue +83% growth in aftermarket2 revenue 45.9% gross margin, +0.1pp vs. Q3 2025 Q3 below our expectations, revenue and operative EBIT outlook lowered • Revenue: -10% in Q3, +12% in Q1-Q3, FY outlook approximately +5% • Order intake -19% in Q3, backlog +9% y/y Q3 key figures 1) New public DC fast charging installations 2) Aftermarket includes spare parts, service contracts, modernization and software-as-a-service. Sharply weaker market • New public DC installations in Europe and North America -18% in Q3 and -11% in Q1-Q3, as CPOs consolidate and prioritize utilization and profitability We are outperforming the market, led by Europe outside Nordics • Revenue +12% in Q1-Q3. Europe revenues -5% in Q3 vs. market1 -22%. Europe outside Nordics +10% Electrification growing, long-term demand intact • Europe BEV registrations +55% in Q3 and 24% of new cars are electric. Energy charged through Kempower chargers +83% Kempower 2.0 strategy delivering; strong aftermarket growth • Aftermarket +83%, now 8% of revenue. APAC & MEA orders +48% • About EUR 8m of product cost savings; gross margin held at 45.9% Resetting our cost base for 2027 • Fixed-cost reduction target increased to more than EUR 15m; change negotiations initiated; Lower breakeven point. Liquidity €91m
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4 Order intake 10 new customers acquired Q3 order intake decreased as market activity slowed rapidly Revenue Growth with large customers and in key markets in Europe Aftermarket growth +83% in Q3 (+60% in Q1-Q3) Profitability Lower revenue in Q3 burdened operative EBIT Gross margin +0.1pp in Q3 y/y supported by cost reduction actions Cash flow and liquidity Improvement in receivables from Q2, but continued impact from higher strategic partner sales Solid liquidity of EUR 91m Q3 and Q1-Q3 2026 financial highlights: Q3 below expectations 74.7 60.8 Q3 2025 Q3 2026 73.7 66.2 Q3 2025 Q3 2026 3.9 -5.9 Q3 2025 Q3 2026 Order intake (EURm) Revenue (EURm) Operative EBIT (EURm) and operative EBIT margin (%) Cash flow from operating activities (EURm) 0.2 -1.7 0.2% -2.6% Q3 2025 Q3 2026 -4% +12% +1.4pp -19.0mQ1-Q3: -19% -10% -2.8pp -9.8mQ3:
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Kempower’s outlook for 2026 (updated on 3 November) 5 Kempower expects: • 2026 revenue is expected to grow approximately 5% compared to year 2025, assuming no major impact from foreign currency exchange rates (revenue 2025: EUR 251.3 million). [Previously: 2026 revenue is expected to grow between 10%-25% compared to year 2025] • 2026 operative EBIT is expected to be lower compared to year 2025 (operative EBIT 2025: EUR -12.4 million). [Previously: 2026 operative EBIT is expected to improve significantly compared to year 2025 ] • Market activity and customer demand have been sharply weaker • Lower revenue and potential transformation-related provisions and write-downs are expected to impact 2026 operative EBIT • Kempower expects challenging market conditions to persist in the near term
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Market is sharply weaker, Kempower is outperforming led by Europe outside Nordics 6 Q1-Q3 26 Europe Public installations growth -8% Kempower revenue growth +7% North America Public installations growth -21% Kempower revenue growth +32% Total Public installations growth -11% Kempower revenue growth +12% • High activity in CPO consolidation • Continued CPO emphasis on utilization and profitability, moderating network expansion • Diverging BEV trends, with continued registration growth in Europe and declines in North America Growth in new public DC fast charging installations & Kempower revenue growth (y/y) Market development Europe outside Nordics in Q1-Q3: Public installations growth -8% Kempower revenue growth +26% Note: Kempower revenues includes fleet, aftermarket and APAC in addition to public charging Source (market data): Kempower estimates based on data from European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (acea), KellyBook-Cox Automotive, EcoMovement, StatsCan
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Growth by region: Growth in Europe and APAC offset by Nordics and North America 7 Region Q3 revenue Q1–Q3 revenue Driver Response Europe outside Nordics +10% +26% • Growth across strategic accounts and countries • Keep winning share Nordics -30% -19% • Existing customers investing less after years of sustained charger installed base expansion • Fleet, upgrades, aftermarket North America -37% +32% • CPO activity slowed after incentives expired • Project delays for some customers and partners • Fleet, ports, NEVI-funded sites APAC & MEA -11% +54% • Orders +48% in both Q3 and Q1-Q3 • Revenue to follow orders Source (market data): Kempower estimates based on data from European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (acea), KellyBook-Cox Automotive, EcoMovement, StatsCan
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Europe market: EV adoption is accelerating while charger build-out slows, so the gap is widening 8 New BEV registrations (passenger cars, in millions) Share of new BEV registrations of total new registrations (passenger cars) Share of new eBus and eTruck registrations of total new registrations 1.8 2.5 Q1-Q3 2025 Q1-Q3 2026 +42% One in four new passenger cars in Europe is now electric, AND less than 5% of vehicle installed base is electric => Long runway for EV and fast charging demand growth 18% 24% Q1-Q3 2025 Q1-Q3 2026 24% 30% H1 2025 H1 2026 4% 6% H1 2025 H1 2026 eBuses eTrucks +55% in Q3 Source (market data): Kempower estimates based on data from European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (acea), KellyBook-Cox Automotive, EcoMovement, StatsCan
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North America market: Demand reset, and how we’re responding 9 New BEV registrations (passenger cars, in millions) Share of new BEV registrations of total new registrations (passenger cars) 1.0 0.7 Q1-Q3 2025 Q1-Q3 2026 -33% 9% 6% Q1-Q3 2025 Q1-Q3 2026 BEV demand in North America: high 2025 comparison base due to the expiration of federal incentives in Sep’25 • Fleet • School buses • Ports (DP World, Port of Vancouver), • NEVI-funded sites (PowerUp) • Cost alignment Our response and focus Source (market data): Kempower estimates based on data from European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (acea), KellyBook-Cox Automotive, EcoMovement, StatsCan
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Kempower installed base of chargers growing consistently - energy delivered up +83% y/y 10 Growth of Kempower’s charging point installed base (installed base in units) Electricity charged through Kempower chargers (MWh) 0 10 20 30 40 50 Q1 21 Q1 22 Q1 23 Q1 24 Q1 25 Q1 26 Thousands 203,529 371,910 Q3 2025 Q3 2026 +83% ~42,000 charging points at the end of Q3 26
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Kempower 2.0 strategy: Leaning in and delivering where we control it 11 Winning with customers Winning culture and team ▪ Strengthened Leadership Team with CFO and Chief People Officer Technology leadership through innovation Lifecycle solutions Operational excellence ▪ 10 new customers acquired during the quarter ▪ Framework agreement with DP World Canada ▪ Four NEVI sites with PowerUp in North Carolina First Mega Satellite Flex for heavy-duty depot charging in Sweden delivered Continued software development to strengthen ChargEye SaaS offering ▪ Service Packages launched, improving operational service offering ▪ 83% growth in aftermarket revenue in Q3 (+60% in Q1-Q3) ▪ Product cost reduction program has progressed at an accelerated pace, despite increase in raw material prices ▪ Around EUR 8 million of savings realized by the end of Q3
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Winning with customers: Trusted partnerships built and expanded during Q3 12 Charge point operators (CPO) Supporting Highway Stops Retail Limited (HSRL) through leasing partner DLL Denver Public Schools expanding charging infrastructure for electric school bus fleet Port terminal electrification in Canada at Global Container Terminals in Port of Vancouver PowerUp America expanding with four NEVI sites in North Carolina PortsFleet: Bus Integrating EV charging to retail environment with Sowatt Solutions The US France The UK The US Canada First Kempower Mega Satellite Flex in Sweden at Dagab’s depot Fleet: Truck Sweden
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Lifecycle solutions: Tangible results following increased strategic focus and improvement in execution 13 Service revenue and share of total revenue • Aftermarket revenue increased +83% in Q3 and represented 8% of total revenue (in Q1-Q3, +60% growth and 8% of total) 5.1 6.9 7.6 8.5 10.4 10.8 11.9 13.3 15.2 16.7 19.0 1.9% 2.7% 3.2% 3.8% 4.6% 4.7% 4.7% 5.3% 5.5% 5.9% 6.9% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 0 5 10 15 20 Q1 24 Q2 24 Q3 24 Q4 24 Q1 25 Q2 25 Q3 25 Q4 25 Q1 26 Q2 26 Q3 26 Services revenue (EUR million, rolling 12 months) % of total revenue (rolling 12 months)
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14 Key drivers Product cost reduction program: On track to exceed target for 2026 EUR 10+ million EUR ~8 million Target and achievement 2026 Target Achieved year-to-date 45.8% 45.9% Q3 2025 Q3 2026 Gross profit margin (%) +0.1pp Gross margin impact ✓ On track to exceed 2026 target At end of Q2 At end of Q3 Improvements in product cost savings offset by price pressure and raw material inflationProcurement Production Product design
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15 Fixed cost streamlining: Aligning fixed cost base to current market conditions - savings target increased >5 EURm >15 EURm Original target Updated target Objective Savings target increased to more than EUR 15m1 ▪ Streamline overhead cost base to align with current market conditions Timing ▪ Savings expected to reach the full run-rate effect from Q3 2027 Change negotiations to be initiated ▪ Kempower plans to restructure its organization ▪ Planned measures estimated to reduce global workforce by a maximum of 120 1) The new target of more than EUR 15 million replaces the cost savings target of more than EUR 5 million announced in conjunction with the Half Year Financial Report 2026 on 23 July 2026.
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Q3 2026 Financials Photo: Keolis bus depot in Brookvale, Australia. Photo: JET Charge.
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*Operative EBIT = EBIT – items affecting comparability of operating profit/loss (items can arise from, e.g. external advisory costs related to capital reorganization & strategic projects) • Order intake in Q3 decreased as market activity slowed rapidly • Revenue -10% in Q3 and +12% in Q1-Q3 with continued growth in Europe outside of Nordics • Aftermarket growth +83% in Q3 and +60% in Q1-Q3 • Gross profit margin supported by cost reduction actions (+0.1pp in Q3 y/y) • Lower revenue in Q3 burdened operative EBIT • Improvement in cash flow from Q2, but continued impact from higher strategic partner sales Comments Key figures EUR million Q3/2026 Q3/2025 Change 1-9/2026 1-9/2025 Change 2025 Order backlog 128.3 117.3 9% 128.3 117.3 9% 141.3 Order intake 60.8 74.7 -19% 199.6 208.4 -4% 303.5 Revenue 66.2 73.7 -10% 201.7 179.4 12% 251.3 Revenue growth, % -10% 41% 12% 18% 12% Gross profit 30.4 33.8 -10% 93.1 86.8 7% 119.6 Gross profit margin, % 45.9% 45.8% 46.2% 48.4% 47.6% Operative EBIT -1.7 0.2 -7.1 -8.8 19% -12.4 Operative EBIT margin, % -2.6% 0.2% -3.5% -4.9% -4.9% Profit/loss for the period -3.6 -0.2 -1418% -8.9 -9.1 2% -12.4 Cash flow from operating activities -5.9 3.9 -18.7 0.3 3.4 Investments 1.9 2.2 -10% 7.4 5.3 39% 8.2 Net debt 10.1 -19.4 10.1 -19.4 -19.2 Headcount end of period 870 819 6% 870 819 6% 825 17
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59.4 74.3 74.7 95.1 69.0 69.8 60.8 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Q1 25 Q2 25 Q3 25 Q4 25 Q1 26 Q2 26 Q3 26 Order intake: Rapid slowdown in market visible in order intake 18 Order intake per quarter (EURm) Order intake split per area (%) Comments • Europe: – Mixed performance across countries, with the Netherlands and Portugal standing out positively – 7 new customers in Q3 • North America: – Decrease driven by softer market activity in the CPO segment – 3 new customers in Q3 • Growth in APAC & MEA in both Q3 (+48%) and Q1-Q3 (+48%) • Order backlog increased +9% y/y to EUR 128m 16% 16% 56% 62% 22% 12% 6% 10% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Q3 25 Q3 26 APAC & MEA North America Europe outside Nordics Nordics -19% y/y Q1-Q3 2025: EUR 208.4m Q1-Q3 2026: EUR 199.6m -4% y/y
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Q1-Q3 2025: EUR 179.4m Q1-Q3 2026: EUR 201.7m 43.5 62.2 73.7 71.9 66.8 68.6 66.2 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Q1 25 Q2 25 Q3 25 Q4 25 Q1 26 Q2 26 Q3 26 Revenue: Growth in Europe outside of the Nordics 19 Revenue per quarter (EURm) Revenue split per area (%) Comments • Growth with large customers and in key markets in Europe in Q3 • In Q1-Q3, growth in all regions outside of the Nordics • Revenue from aftermarket increased +83% to EUR 5.1 million in Q3, equaling 8% of total (4% in Q3 25) 29% 23% 51% 62% 16% 11% 4% 4% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Q3 25 Q3 26 APAC & MEA North America Europe outside Nordics Nordics -10% y/y +12% y/y
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21.5 31.5 33.8 32.8 30.3 32.4 30.4 49.5% 50.6% 45.8% 45.6% 45.3% 47.2% 45.9% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Q1 25 Q2 25 Q3 25 Q4 25 Q1 26 Q2 26 Q3 26 Profitability: Gross profit margin supported by cost reduction actions, operative EBIT burdened by lower revenue 20 Gross profit and gross margin (EURm and %) Operative EBIT and operative EBIT margin (EURm and %) Comments • Gross profit margin increased 0.1pp y/y supported by cost reduction actions • Lower revenue in Q3 burdened operative EBIT – operative EBIT margin improved 1.4pp in Q1-Q3 • Warranty costs decreased by EUR 2.0m y/y (to EUR 4.4m) -7.3 -1.7 0.2 -3.6 -3.5 -1.9 -1.7 -16.8% -2.7% 0.2% -5.0% -5.2% -2.8% -2.6% -18% -16% -14% -12% -10% -8% -6% -4% -2% 0% 2% -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 Q1 25 Q2 25 Q3 25 Q4 25 Q1 26 Q2 26 Q3 26 Q1-Q3 2025: EUR 86.8m (48.4%) Q1-Q3 2026: EUR 93.1m (46.2%) Q1-Q3 2025: EUR -8.8m (-4.9%) Q1-Q3 2026: EUR -7.1m (-3.5%)
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Cash flow and liquidity: Improvements in cash flow in Q3, more actions for improvement ongoing 21 Comments • Some improvement in cash flow from operating activities from Q2 (q/q) – y/y decrease driven mainly by the negative change in net working capital • Fixed cost streamlining supports cash flow • Our liquidity remains solid at EUR 91 million 3 21 16 1 -10 -16 -9 12 -8 4 4 3 -1 -12 -6 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 Q1 23 Q2 23 Q3 23 Q4 23 Q1 24 Q2 24 Q3 24 Q4 24 Q1 25 Q2 25 Q3 25 Q4 25 Q1 26 Q2 26 Q3 26 Cash flow from operating activities (EURm) Liquidity1 (EURm) 90 108 120115 99 114 101 114 108 133128126 119 102 91 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 Q1 23 Q2 23 Q3 23 Q4 23 Q1 24 Q2 24 Q3 24 Q4 24 Q1 25 Q2 25 Q3 25 Q4 25 Q1 26 Q2 26 Q3 26 1) Defined as cash and cash equivalents, other financial assets and unused credit facilities
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Q3 2026 summary Photo: Sowatt’s public charging site Intermarché at the Centre Commercial de l’Aviation in Ambérieu-en-Bugey (Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), France.
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Summary Photo: PowerUp public charging site (a NEVI site) in Manchester, Kentucky, USA. Outperforming despite sharply weaker market conditions • Market down -18% in Q3 and -11% YTD • Kempower revenue -10% in Q3 and +12% YTD • Growth in Europe outside Nordics and strong growth in aftermarket Kempower 2.0 strategy delivering; strong aftermarket growth • 10 new customers added in Q3 • Continue to strengthen technology • Continued aftermarket growth (+83% in Q3, +60% YTD) • Product cost savings program on track to exceed EUR 10m target Resetting our cost base for 2027 • Fixed-cost reduction target increased to more than EUR 15m; change negotiations initiated. • Lower breakeven point • Liquidity €91m Electrification growing, long- term demand intact • Europe BEV registrations +55% in Q3 and 24% of new cars are electric. • Share of Electric buses and trucks growing, 30% and 6% of new sales • Energy charged through Kempower chargers +83%
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Q&A Photo: UK food wholesaler Bidfoods depot in Slough, London, UK.
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