The Charge Point Podcast

Recorded live on the showfloor at Power2Drive Europe 2026 in Munich, this special episode of The Charge Point Podcast captures the technologies, business models, and conversations shaping the next phase of EV charging. Across seven short interviews with experts from Polarium, ADS-TEC Energy, Sungrow, FLEXECHARGE, KEBA, and Lumina, one message comes through clearly: EV charging is moving beyond rap...

EV charging is no longer only about selling kilowatt-hours. As grid capacity becomes tighter, electricity prices more volatile, and flexibility markets more mature, Charge Point Operators have a new strategic question to answer: can charging infrastructure become a flexible energy asset?   In this episode of the Charge Point Podcast, Christophe speaks with Lars Herre, Flexibility Portfolio Lead at...

Recorded just after INTERFACE Nordics at the FLEXECHARGE HQ in Copenhagen, this special episode brings together five short interviews with leading voices from across the EV charging and energy ecosystem.  The Nordics are often seen as the future of electrification: high EV adoption, clean power, ambitious CPOs and fast-moving innovation. But a new challenge is now emerging fast: grid constraints. ...

Episode summary  Fast charging is entering a new phase. For many CPOs, the challenge is no longer simply installing chargers — it is securing enough grid capacity, keeping rollout speed high, and delivering a reliable charging experience even when the grid is constrained.  In this episode of the Charge Point Podcast, Christophe speaks with Geert de Mil from Q8 Electric and Joost de Meester from In...

Summary In this episode of the Charge Point Podcast, Christophe sits down with Maarten Staats from Enexis and GridCapacityMaps.eu to unpack one of the most pressing challenges facing EV charging infrastructure today: grid congestion . As EV adoption accelerates across Europe, more Charge Point Operators are encountering limited grid capacity, delayed connection approvals, and uncertainty around av...

🎙️ Episode Overview   In this episode, we dive into one of the most strategic topics for the future of EV charging: flexibility - and the role of BSPs (Balancing Service Providers).   As renewable energy penetration increases, the grid is becoming more volatile - and the ability to adapt consumption in real time is turning into a critical asset.  Together with Jeff Knoepfli, CEO & Founder of S...

⚡ Episode Overview What happens when EV charging growth collides with grid reality? In this special episode of the Charge Point Podcast , we take you inside INTERFACE Benelux - a live event where industry leaders gathered to tackle one of the biggest challenges in electrification today: grid constraints . Through a series of short interviews recorded on-site, you’ll hear how key players across EV...

Scaling EV charging infrastructure in Europe sounds straightforward — until you hit the grid. In markets like Germany, Charge Point Operators are facing a highly fragmented landscape with 800+ Distribution System Operators (DSOs) — each with their own technical requirements, processes, and timelines. The result? More complexity, longer delays, and unpredictable rollouts. In this episode, Christoph...

In this episode, we sit down with Samuel Barendregt from the Smart Freight Centre , a global nonprofit working at the forefront of zero-emission freight.  Freight is one of the hardest sectors to decarbonize — but things are starting to move. Battery-electric trucks are entering the market, charging infrastructure is evolving, and new collaborative models are emerging to bridge the gap between amb...

Germany is Europe’s largest automotive market  - and one of the most challenging environments to scale EV charging infrastructure .  In this episode of the Charge Point Podcast , host Christophe Lephilibert speaks with Paul Tonini, General Manager of ELECTRA Germany , about the realities of rolling out high-power EV charging (HPC) networks in one of Europe’s most complex regulatory and grid landsc...

Episode Overview   Grid constraints are no longer an exception - they are becoming the norm.  Across Europe, Charge Point Operators are facing limited grid capacity, long connection lead times, and rising energy costs.  In this episode, Christophe speaks with Topias Koskela, Sales & Development Director at Enico , about how co-located Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are helping CPOs scal...

Episode Description   Road freight is entering a structural shift as electric trucks move from pilots to real operations. In this episode of The Charge Point Podcast , Christophe Lephilibert speaks with Otto Gussenhoven from sennder about what it actually takes to make electric freight work at scale.  The conversation goes beyond vehicle technology and into the real drivers of success: access to e...

About this episode In this second episode dedicated to the crucial (but often underestimated) topic of cybersecurity in EV charging , we sit down with Giuseppe Serio from Upstream Security - one of the most respected voices in automotive and mobility cybersecurity.  Giuseppe shares a realistic and urgent view of the risks CPOs face today, from firmware vulnerabilities to large-scale data breaches,...

Episode Summary   In this market deep dive, we zoom in on Spain’s evolving EV charging landscape with Didac González Màsich , Business Development Manager for E-Mobility at Ingeteam. While Spain has faced its fair share of permitting delays and bureaucratic challenges, momentum is finally building. Didac shares insights on what’s changing, what CPOs need to watch out for, and why Spain is shaping...

Episode Summary:   In this episode, host Christophe Lephilibert speaks with Theo Reichgelt, founder of the e-mobility-focused marketing agency Next Industry . They dive into the unique challenges and opportunities CPOs face when it comes to marketing and branding — from making technical products relatable, to educating new EV drivers, to convincing site owners of the value of hosting chargers.  Wh...

Episode Overview   In this episode, we explore, with our guest Philippe Vassilopoulos from EPEX SPOT, how Europe’s electricity markets - from day-ahead pricing to local flexibility platforms - are reshaping the economics of EV charging. With EPEX SPOT’s perspective on market design and flexibility, we connect these insights to the opportunities emerging for Charge Point Operators (CPOs), especiall...

In this episode, My Näslund from Flower explains how EV charging sites can become flexible grid assets that generate new value. We explore Flower’s role as a Balance Responsible Party (BRP) , how flexibility markets work, and why EV chargers and co-located batteries are perfectly positioned for monetization.  My shares Flower’s rapid growth, insights from real projects like their work with Recharg...

Guests:   Baris Akyalcin , Head of eTrucks Europe at BYD   Claudio Castagnetti , Head of Business Development at Stäubli Electrical Connectors   Dr. Abdullah Jaber , CEO and Co-Founder of Trailer Dynamics   Episode Overview   In this edition of The Charge Point Podcast , recorded on the floor of NextTruck 2025 , Christophe Lephilibert speaks with three pioneering voices in the e-truck revolution....

🎙️ Short Summary In this episode, Christophe Lephilibert talks with Sebastian Wolff , CTO and co-founder of Fryte , about how the e-truck revolution is shifting from vehicles to operations. They explore why now is the tipping point for electric trucking, how depot charging is transforming logistics sites into energy hubs , and how Fryte is bridging the worlds of logistics and energy. From smart lo...

🎧 Episode Summary:   In this episode, Christophe sits down with Dr. Julia Hildermeier, leader of transport electrification at the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP), to explore why the grid—not the vehicle—is now the real bottleneck in Europe’s EV transition.  Julia outlines the twin challenges of slow grid connections and costly, outdated pricing models , especially for heavy-duty and depot cha...

In this episode, host Christophe speaks with Mike Lazelle , CEO and co-founder of Kwetta - a highly innovative hardware company helping Charge Point Operators (CPOs) deploy high-power EV charging sites without the grid headaches .  From avoiding million-euro upgrade costs to reducing site activation timelines from years to months, Kwetta is bringing a radically different approach to the energy har...

Episode Summary: Truck electrification is shifting into high gear. In this episode, we sit down with Moritz Vornfeld from Kempower to explore what Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS) mean for the future of electric fleets, depot infrastructure, and grid integration. We discuss why MCS is needed, how it will roll out, the challenges it poses, and how different players in the ecosystem—CPOs, OEMs, fleet...

In this episode recorded live at ICNC 2025 in Berlin, we dive into how the EV charging industry is evolving — from infrastructure and operations to software architecture and AI.  🎙️ Guests:   Lasse Nettestrøm , COO at Fleetgrid – on electrifying heavy-duty fleets and building charging-as-a-service models  Martin Moos , Co-founder of Elevathors – on the shift to modular, API-first software stacks f...

In this groundbreaking episode, we dive into the first-ever Virtual Power Plant (VPP) built on public DC fast chargers in the Nordics —a true industry first that redefines how Charge Point Operators (CPOs) can interact with the power grid.  We’re joined by two key players behind this pioneering project:  🔹 Ludwig Hägglund , Energy Market Lead at Recharge , one of the largest public CPOs in the No...

What does it take to build an energytech startup in Denmark today?  In this episode, host Christophe Lephilibert (FLEXECHARGE) sits down with three emerging founders working at the intersection of energy, mobility, and digital innovation — all building from inside Denmark’s academic and innovation ecosystems.  You’ll hear from:  Terminus Energy — reinventing the flywheel for ultra-fast, geopolitic...