The Charge Point Podcast

• Episode 27: Investing in the Transition - How VCs Pick Winners in Energy & Mobility

  Send us a textIn 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 VenturesTerhi Vapola, Founding Partner at Greencode VenturesLaurits Bach Sørensen, Co-founder and Partner at Nordic Alpha PartnersTogether, they discuss:🔍 What VCs look for when evaluating early-stage startups in energy tech and e-mobility⚡ The role of capital efficiency, team dynamics, and early traction in investment decisions🌍 How to balance climate impact with scalable business models📈 The operational playbooks behind scaling success stories like Spirii💬 Why both Vireo Ventures and Greencode Ventures chose to reinvest in FLEXECHARGE in our latest funding roundWhether you're a founder looking to raise, a CPO navigating grid constraints, or an investor tracking where the industry is headed — this episode is packed with practical insights.👉 If you enjoy the episode, please rate us 5 stars and leave a review — it helps others find the show. And don’t forget to share it with a fellow founder, investor, or industry peer.📌 Connect with our guests:Thomas Labryga – Vireo VenturesTerhi Vapola – Greencode VenturesLaurits Bach Sørensen – Nordic Alpha Partners🧑‍🏫 Grid Regulations Masterclass with Dr. Robert Brehm: you can sign up to the masterclass here. You can get more information on our website.Give us some stars please🌟 If you enjoyed the episode, please give it a 5-stars note and leave us a review. Get in Touch:Do you have suggestions for future guests or topics? Reach out to us at [email protected]. Subscribe & Stay Updated:🔔 Make sure to subscribe to the Charge Point Podcast to stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the world of EV charging and energy.📩 You can subscribe to our Newsletter, The Charge Point Journal, by clicking here.🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 And you can follow us on Linkedin by clicking here and connect with Christophe here. ⚡ Let’s keep the conversation—and the electrons—flowing.

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• Episode 26: EVS38 Takeaways - Smart Charging, Storage & Scaling with 4 Industry Leaders

  Send us a textEpisode 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-power hardware and smart software to battery integration and grid resilience, we cover the real challenges and solutions CPOs are facing right now. Featured Guests: Barry Ye, General Manager at Sinexcel Europe  On bringing Chinese-built, CE-compliant DC chargers to Europe, tackling user experience, and aligning with FLEXECHARGE’s HARMON-E platform for smart grid integration. Martin Haagensen Strøm, BU Manager at Omexom Norway  On how Norway is adapting to growing demand from e-trucks and ferries, using high-voltage expertise and BESS to upgrade grid access and support heavy-duty depot charging. Tommaso Difonzo, Business Development Manager at Engie Laborelec  On public smart charging at city scale, and how Rotterdam is optimizing 15,000 public charge points using flexibility and energy market signals. Andreas Gronarz, Energy Storage Business Development Director at Infy Power Europe On the role of modular, liquid-cooled charging systems, energy storage, and how Infy Power is enabling fast, scalable site deployments across Europe. Topics Covered: Grid bottlenecks and battery storage for site optimization Modular, megawatt-scale charging hardware The rise of e-trucks and ferry charging Public smart charging and VPPs (Virtual Power Plants) Interoperability, CE compliance, and local partnerships Off-grid use cases and MPPT-enabled solar integration Smart load management and energy flexibility  Local Load Management masterclass: You can sign up to the on-demand masterclass here.You can get more information on our website.Give us some stars please🌟 If you enjoyed the episode, please give it a 5-stars note and leave us a review. Get in Touch:Do you have suggestions for future guests or topics? Reach out to us at [email protected]. Subscribe & Stay Updated:🔔 Make sure to subscribe to the Charge Point Podcast to stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the world of EV charging and energy.📩 You can subscribe to our Newsletter, The Charge Point Journal, by clicking here.🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 And you can follow us on Linkedin by clicking here and connect with Christophe here. ⚡ Let’s keep the conversation—and the electrons—flowing.

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• Episode 25: Powering Ahead - Why Belgium is Europe’s EV Underdog No More

  Send us a textEpisode 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 serious force in Europe’s clean mobility transition. In this episode of The Charge Point Podcast, host Christophe Lephilibert speaks with: Kris Dierckx from TSG Group, an infrastructure powerhouse with deep insight into the practical challenges of building out charging sites in Belgium and beyond. Louis-Charles Mosseray from ELECTRA, one of Belgium’s fastest-growing fast-charging networks, known for its focus on user experience and operational excellence. Together, we explore: ⚡ The key drivers behind Belgium’s EV adoption boom 🛣️ Why Belgium is a strategic transit market for eTruck operations 🏙️ Regional differences in charging infrastructure across Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels 🏗️ The role of corporate leasing in boosting BEV penetration 🔌 Challenges in grid capacity, energy management, and DSO coordination 🧠 How smart charging and dynamic load management will define the next phase of growth Why this matters: Belgium is becoming a microcosm of the broader European EV journey — compact, complex, and deeply interconnected. Whether you're a CPO, fleet operator, policymaker, or EV enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights into how infrastructure, policy, and market innovation intersect to shape the EV future.  🔗 Links & Mentions TSG Group: https://www.tsg-solutions.com ELECTRA: https://www.go-electra.com Zoniq Report on Belgium’s EV Market: zoniq.io/post/the-rise-of-evs-in-belgium You can get more information on our website.Give us some stars please🌟 If you enjoyed the episode, please give it a 5-stars note and leave us a review. Get in Touch:Do you have suggestions for future guests or topics? Reach out to us at [email protected]. Subscribe & Stay Updated:🔔 Make sure to subscribe to the Charge Point Podcast to stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the world of EV charging and energy.📩 You can subscribe to our Newsletter, The Charge Point Journal, by clicking here.🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 And you can follow us on Linkedin by clicking here and connect with Christophe here. ⚡ Let’s keep the conversation—and the electrons—flowing.

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• Episode 24: Firewalls for Fast Chargers - Why Cybersecurity is Now a CPO Priority

  Send us a textIn 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. With cyber incidents on the rise, EV infrastructure is quickly becoming a favourite target for malicious actors. From firmware vulnerabilities to insecure communication protocols like OCPP, the industry is facing an inflection point. Together, Christophe and Or dig into: Why EV charging networks are such juicy targets for cybercriminals The vulnerabilities hiding in plain sight—from APIs to remote monitoring tools How SaiFlow’s platform detects, prevents, and neutralizes threats in real-time What CPOs can do to future-proof their networks—without breaking the bank The urgent need to treat cybersecurity not as an IT checkbox, but as a core business risk If you’re building, operating, or investing in EV infrastructure, this episode will arm you with the insights to stay ahead of the curve—and the threats.  Key Takeaways EVSE systems are becoming critical infrastructure and must be protected accordingly Open standards like OCPP, while great for interoperability, pose serious security risks Many attacks begin with firmware manipulation, insecure updates, or weak authentication Proactive cybersecurity is not just a tech problem—it’s a CPO responsibility SaiFlow’s layered defense approach sets a compelling blueprint for the industry  Resources & Mentions SaiFlow website Forbes Tech Council article on EV Infrastructure Security You can get more information on our website.Give us some stars please🌟 If you enjoyed the episode, please give it a 5-stars note and leave us a review. Get in Touch:Do you have suggestions for future guests or topics? Reach out to us at [email protected]. Subscribe & Stay Updated:🔔 Make sure to subscribe to the Charge Point Podcast to stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the world of EV charging and energy.📩 You can subscribe to our Newsletter, The Charge Point Journal, by clicking here.🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 And you can follow us on Linkedin by clicking here and connect with Christophe here. ⚡ Let’s keep the conversation—and the electrons—flowing.

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• Episode 23: Power2Drive 2025 Highlights - Scaling Smarter in a Crowded Charging Market

  Send us a textLive 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 innovation—and profitability—across Europe’s charge point ecosystem.  What You’ll Learn How vertically integrated hardware design is helping smaller players compete at scale (Olga Rybakova, Vega Chargers) What a true “one-stop-shop” energy transition partner looks like (Francois Parniere, TSG Group) Why focusing on OPEX and user experience trumps feature overload (Annemarie de Jong, Vattenfall) How dynamic load management and flexibility markets are unlocking new value (Nicola Miori, FLEXeCHARGE)  Thematic Highlights 1. Hardware & Differentiation: Olga Rybakova outlines how Vega Chargers is scaling its portfolio from 30kW to 600kW with complete in-house R&D and after-sales service excellence. 2. Integration & Resilience: Francois Parnière explains TSG Group’s expansion strategy—30+ acquisitions and the launch of TSG Protect, an EMS designed to balance charging, solar, and storage under one roof. 3. Operational Focus: Annemarie de Jong challenges CPOs to prioritize operational basics, from uptime to grid compliance, especially in fragmented markets like Germany. 4. Profit Through Load Intelligence: Nicola Miori explores how FLEXeCHARGE’s HARMON-E platform helps CPOs future-proof their infrastructure through battery integration, flexible tariffs, and DNO control.  Special Feature All guests answered the same key question:  "Why is Power2Drive a must-attend event for eMobility professionals?"  Get their takes on the networking, insights, and momentum shaping the industry.  Connect with the Guests Olga Rybakova (Vega Chargers) – LinkedIn Francois Parniere (TSG Group) – LinkedIn Annemarie de Jong (Vattenfall) – LinkedIn Nicola Miori (FLEXeCHARGE) – LinkedIn You can get more information on our website.Give us some stars please🌟 If you enjoyed the episode, please give it a 5-stars note and leave us a review. Get in Touch:Do you have suggestions for future guests or topics? Reach out to us at [email protected]. Subscribe & Stay Updated:🔔 Make sure to subscribe to the Charge Point Podcast to stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the world of EV charging and energy.📩 You can subscribe to our Newsletter, The Charge Point Journal, by clicking here.🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 And you can follow us on Linkedin by clicking here and connect with Christophe here. ⚡ Let’s keep the conversation—and the electrons—flowing.

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