The Charge Point Podcast
The Charge Point Podcast is your gateway to the future of EV charging. In each episode, we dive deep into the world of EV infrastructure, offering insights and perspectives from industry leaders, innovators, and the people at the forefront of deploying charging networks. Join us to explore the exciting developments that are accelerating our world towards sustainable mobility. More information about our Mission, Vision and Values here: https://www.flexecharge.com/company/about-us
Episodes
27 episodes
Episode 27: Investing in the Transition - How VCs Pick Winners in Energy & Mobility
In this episode of the Charge Point Podcast, host Christophe Lephilibert sits down with three leading voices in venture capital focused on the energy and mobility transition:Thomas Labryga, Partner at Vireo Ventures<...
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Episode 26: EVS38 Takeaways - Smart Charging, Storage & Scaling with 4 Industry Leaders
Episode Summary: In this special episode of the Charge Point Podcast, recorded live at EVS38, Christophe from FLEXECHARGE sits down with four experts shaping the future of EV charging infrastructure across Europe. From high-p...
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Episode 25: Powering Ahead - Why Belgium is Europe’s EV Underdog No More
Episode Summary: Belgium is no longer the quiet middleman in Europe’s EV landscape. With nearly 30% of new car registrations now electric and public charging infrastructure expanding at lightning speed, Belgium is emerging as a ...
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Episode 24: Firewalls for Fast Chargers - Why Cybersecurity is Now a CPO Priority
In this episode, Christophe sits down with Or Schwarz, the CPO and co-founder of SaiFlow, to explore the rising threat of cyberattacks on EV charging infrastructure, and what Charge Point Operators can do about it.
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Episode 23: Power2Drive 2025 Highlights - Scaling Smarter in a Crowded Charging Market
Live from the buzzing halls of Power2Drive 2025, this episode brings you four powerful conversations that illuminate the evolving EV charging landscape. From cutting-edge hardware to grid-aware energy strategies, discover what’s driving innovat...
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Episode 22: From Pumps to Power - How Circle K Is Reinventing the Petrol Station
In this first episode of our new series on petrol retailers entering the EV charging space, we sit down with Hallgeir Horne, part of the e-mobility network development team...
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Episode 21: Fixing Charging @Nordic EV Summit - UX, Fleets, Profit & Innovation
Join us for this special episode recorded at the Nordic EV Summit 2025, where we dive into the real-world challenges and opportunities shaping the future of EV charging infrastructure, technology, and business models. The hos...
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Episode 20: Fleet Charging at Scale - Solving the Depot Power Puzzle
In this kickoff episode of our Depot & Fleet Charging special series, Christophe Lephilibert welcomes two top experts to unpack one of the biggest challenges—and opportunities—in EV infrastructure: electrifying depots.
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Episode 19: Sweden at the Crossroads - What’s Next for EV Charging?
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...
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Episode 18: From kWh to Brand Love - The Role of Marketing in CPO Growth
In this double feature, we explore the power of branding and marketing in the CPO world—how the stories we tell (and how we tell them) are shaping the EV charging experience across Europe. First, we sit down with Dora Clar...
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Episode 17: Norway’s EV Charging Revolution - Leading the Way or Losing Ground?
Norway has been the undisputed leader in EV adoption, with nearly 90% of new car sales being electric. But as the market matures, is Norway still ahead—or are other countries catching up? In this episode of the Charge Point Podcast by FLEXECHAR...
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Episode 16: Unlocking Energy Flexibility with Fever
In this episode of the Chargepoint Podcast, we sit down with Jonatan Raber, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Fever, to explore how businesses can turn their existing infrastructure—EVs, battery storage, and even data...
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Episode 15: Tritium - Transformed & Charging Forward
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Stace from Tritium, a company that has been at the forefront of DC fast charging innovation. From Tritium’s origins in Australia to becoming a global leader in high-power charging solutions, ...
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Episode 14: Rethinking EV Roaming and Connectivity in Charging Networks
In this episode of the Charge Point Podcast, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of EV roaming with Jakob Kleihues, co-founder of ENAPI. Jakob shares his journey from venture capital to the EV industry and how his team is tackling t...
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Episode 13: Specialisation, Unlocking Flexibility and Funding Strategy
In this episode, we are joined by Max Brandt, CEO and co-founder of FLEXECHARGE. Max shares his entrepreneurial journey, discusses the evolution of the company's vision and product...
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Episode 12: Inside the UK's growing EV charging landscape, Part II
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the UK’s electric vehicle charging market. Our guests, Jan Rosenow (Regulatory Assistance Project),
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Episode 11: Deploying fast-charging hubs in the Netherlands - Challenges, opportunities & solutions
A few months ago, we organised a webinar which was so insightful that we have decided to turn it also into a podcast episode. We had invited local experts, each with their specific point of view and deep knowledge, to discuss the serious grid c...
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Episode 10: Inside the UK's growing EV charging landscape, Part I
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the ever-evolving UK EV charging market. Joined by Adam Healy, a Senior Consultant at Roland Berger UK, and Chantal Shearing, a seasoned e-mobility consultant, the discussion explores how the UK compare...
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Episode 09: Leveraging data to guide CPOs in their land-grabbing efforts
In this episode, we sit down with Pavol Magic, CEO & co-founder of Zoniq, a company at the forefront of leveraging data to transform the EV charging landscape. Pavol shares Zoniq’s journey—from its inception to its current role as a leader ...
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Episode 08: Inside Denmark’s thriving EV charging revolution
Dive into the heart of Denmark’s booming EV charging scene in this special episode recorded at the eCar and eCom Expo in Copenhagen! Hear from four industry innovators shaping the future of Danish electrification.Eric Scharnowski of...
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Episode 07: Navigating Gridlock—Key Insights for CPOs
In this episode, we sit down with Zsuzsanna Pato from the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) to tackle some of the biggest grid challenges impacting Charge Point Operators (CPOs) today. From the gridlock crisis in the Netherlands to rethinking...
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Episode 06: Conversations with leading voices from the industry at the 2024 ICNC conference
In this episode, we take you to the ICNC Conference in Berlin, one of the most significant gatherings of EV charging professionals. We caught up with some of the most influential voices shaping the future of EV charging to discuss the hi...
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Episode 05: The Future of Grid Flexibility and EV Charging, with Laurent Schmitt
In this episode of the Charge Point Podcast, we sit down with Laurent Schmitt, Europe Managing Director at DCbel and Chair of SmartEN. Laurent brings over two decades of experience in the energy sector, having held leadership roles at Alstom, G...
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Episode 04: A conversation with Paul Gumienny about the future of roaming, the CPMS market and… emobility in Uganda!
In this episode, we're excited to welcome Paul Gumienny, a leading consultant in the eMobility industry. Paul has been a key player in eMobility since 2017, and his experience spans innovative projects, including his time at Volta Charging in b...
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Episode 03: a conversation with Wulf Schlachter about e-truck charging, CPOs in emerging regions & more
In this episode, we catch up with Wulf Schlachter, a leading influencer in the EV charging industry. We discuss e-truck charging, building a CPO business in emerging regions like the Middle East and Asia, and the future of CPMS. Wulf shares his...
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