The Charge Point Podcast

Episode 19 – Sweden at the Crossroads: What’s Next for EV Charging?

Christophe Lephilibert, Robert Brehm

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Sweden has long been seen as a European leader in electric mobility—but today, the EV momentum is slowing. With declining EV sales and growing infrastructure pressures, this episode explores what’s happening in a country that was supposed to be leading the charge, and what it means for the future of Charge Point Operators. 

In this episode of the Charge Point Podcast: 

We speak with two key voices from the Nordic EV scene: 

What you’ll learn: 

🔹 Why EV adoption is slowing in Sweden—and why it matters beyond its borders 
🔹 How the “land grab” phase for CPOs is ending, and what replaces it 
🔹 Why grid-smart operations, data, and energy intelligence are now essential 
🔹 How Recharge is adapting to changing market dynamics and policy landscapes 
🔹 The critical role public subsidies play in sustaining EV growth 

Key takeaways: 

  • Rikard shares why CPOs must now shift from growth-at-all-costs to operational excellence—optimizing infrastructure, energy usage, and pricing to stay competitive. 
  • Lincoln offers an inside look at how Recharge is pivoting—using a more selective, grid-aware strategy while maintaining a strong focus on customer experience and long-term profitability. 

Sweden’s EV story isn’t over—it’s evolving. 
Join us for a practical and strategic look at what it takes to charge ahead in a maturing, and more complex, EV landscape. 

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