The Charge Point Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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 Intercel about why co-located battery energy storage systems are becoming a structural part of fast-charging infrastructure. 

Q8 Electric is scaling towards 500 high-power charging locations across the Benelux, and as Geert explains, the traditional model of “connect chargers to the grid and go” no longer works at scale. Grid connection lead times, limited capacity, and commercially attractive locations without sufficient power are forcing CPOs to rethink site architecture. 

Together with Joost, we explore why batteries are no longer just a nice-to-have, but a critical enabler for fast charging: helping sites reduce dependence on large grid connections, buffer peak demand, improve reliability, and prepare for future use cases such as arbitrage and flexibility markets. 

The conversation also goes beyond the business case. We discuss the technical complexity of integrating chargers, batteries, smart meters, grid constraints, and an energy management system in real time — and why the real value of BESS comes from making the whole system work together without compromising the driver experience. 

What you will learn 

In this episode, you will learn: 

• Why grid constraints are becoming one of the biggest barriers to fast-charging rollout. 
• How Q8 Electric is using co-located batteries to support its expansion across the Benelux. 
• Why batteries are shifting from “nice-to-have” to structural infrastructure for CPOs. 
• How BESS can help reduce the size of required grid connections while maintaining charging performance. 
• Why power boosting is often the first and most important use case for battery-backed charging. 
• How peak shaving, dynamic load management, arbitrage, and future ancillary services fit into the value stack. 
• Why the integration challenge is not the battery itself, but the orchestration between the car, charger, battery, grid, and energy management system. 
• What can go wrong if response times, restart logic, and control signals are not properly managed. 
• How Q8 Electric thinks about customer experience, uptime, predictability, and ROI. 
• Why truck charging and megawatt charging will make batteries even more relevant in the coming years. 
• How future fast-charging sites may evolve into intelligent energy hubs. 

Key topics discussed 

From fuel sites to energy hubs 

Geert explains how Q8 Electric emerged as part of Q8’s broader mobility transition, and why fast charging now requires a much more sophisticated site architecture than simply installing chargers. 

The grid as the breaking point 

As Q8 Electric scales towards hundreds of HPC locations, grid availability has become a key constraint. The best commercial locations are not always the locations with enough power, which makes batteries essential to unlock rollout opportunities. 

Why BESS is becoming structural 

For Q8 Electric, batteries are no longer optional. They help deliver predictable, reliable, fast charging while reducing stress on the grid and making the operator a more responsible grid user. 

The Intercel perspective 

Joost shares how Intercel sees the market evolving, why battery demand around EV charging is accelerating, and how European assembly, service, and integration capabilities matter in complex infrastructure projects. 

The real integration challenge 

The episode highlights why EV charging is more demanding than many other BESS use cases. A charging session can stop suddenly, power flows change instantly, and the system must react in milliseconds to keep the site stable. 

Sizing and business case 

Geert explains how Q8 Electric learned to size batteries together with Intercel, using simulations to balance battery capacity, charger demand, grid limits, and future expansion needs. 

Value stacking - but with priorities 

The discussion covers power boosting, peak shaving, dynamic load management, arbitrage, and future flexibility markets. But the priority is clear: customer experience comes first. The battery must support fast charging, not interfere with it. 

The future of battery-backed charging 

The guests look ahead to more battery-backed HPC sites, truck charging, megawatt charging, and public energy hubs where grid investment, charging infrastructure, and storage are planned more strategically. 

Featured guests 

Geert de Mil, Q8 Electric 

Geert leads charging technology, systems, and insights at Q8 Electric, focusing on everything behind the charger: site architecture, hardware, digital systems, monitoring, energy management, and the infrastructure needed to make fast charging reliable at scale. 

Joost de Meester, Intercel 

Joost is commercially responsible for part of Intercel’s business. With a background in sales, business development, and previous experience at Tesla working on charging infrastructure, he now focuses on helping customers deploy battery systems for the energy transition. 

Memorable insight 

“The future of fast charging will not only be about adding more chargers. It will be about building smarter sites — where chargers, batteries, grid connections, and energy management systems work together as one integrated energy system.” 

Recommended resources 

• Watch the webinar: “The Power of Co-Located Batteries — Unlocking the Full Revenue Potential” - link here 
• Interested in the solution side of the story? Listen to Episode 43 of the podcast where Christophe discusses with Topias Koskela from Enico, a leading BESS OEM from Finland 

Keywords 

EV charging, fast charging, high-power charging, HPC, BESS, battery energy storage, co-located batteries, Q8 Electric, Intercel, energy management system, grid constraints, peak shaving, power boosting, EV charging infrastructure, charge point operators, CPO, truck charging, megawatt charging, flexibility markets, energy hubs. 

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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 available power for new charging sites.

Maarten explains how congestion actually works in practice, why the Netherlands is experiencing these issues so early, and what this means for the future deployment of EV charging infrastructure.

Which topics do we explore?

🔌 What grid congestion actually means
⚡ The difference between grid congestion and transport scarcity
🗺️ How DSOs calculate and allocate grid capacity
🇳🇱 Why the Netherlands has become an early stress test for electrification
🚧 Why grid reinforcement projects take so much time
📈 How increasing electrification impacts grid planning
🔋 The role of flexible capacity agreements and smarter grid usage
🏗️ What CPOs should understand before planning new charging sites

About the guest

Maarten Staats works at Enexis, one of the leading Dutch Distribution System Operators (DSOs), and is also the creator of GridCapacityMaps, a platform helping visualize grid capacity constraints across regions.

Resources & Links

🌍 Grid Capacity Maps
https://www.gridcapacitymaps.eu

🔗 Maarten Staats on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maartenstaats/

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👉 Interested in the solution side of the story?
Listen to Episode 47, where we explore batteries, smart energy management, and flexibility solutions for grid-constrained charging sites in the Benelux.

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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 up to be one of the more exciting markets in Southern Europe. 

Whether you’re operating in Spain already or eyeing it as a future opportunity, this episode offers a grounded and optimistic look at a market on the rise. 

🔗 Connect with Didac on LinkedIn 

 ️ Key Topics Discussed 

• Why Spain’s EV charging rollout has been slower — and what’s finally unlocking growth 
• The biggest barriers CPOs face: grid capacity, permitting delays, and red tape 
• The increasing electrification of heavy vehicles and its impact on infrastructure 
• How regional policy fragmentation creates uncertainty for investors and operators 
• Ingeteam’s role as a Spanish manufacturer and solution provider in a growing market 

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More info on Ingeteam’s first fast-charging station deployed in 2018 

400kW, installed in 2018 for Repsol, at the Ugaldebieta service station. At the time, it had the most powerful chargers in Europe during a few months. More information here. 

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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. 

Whether you're leading a network, scaling a brand, or just trying to simplify your message in a complex space, this conversation is packed with practical advice and fresh perspective. 

About the Guest: 

Theo Reichgelt is the founder of Nexxt Industry, a marketing agency specialized in the EV and e-mobility space. With a background that includes working at Allego and supporting dozens of companies across Europe, Theo brings deep experience in turning technical offerings into clear, compelling brands. 

🔗 Connect with Theo on LinkedIn 

Topics Covered: 

• Why branding in e-mobility starts at the charge point 
• The common marketing pitfalls CPOs fall into — and how to avoid them 
• Educating vs. selling: what new EV drivers really need 
• The importance of B2B and B2C messaging for CPOs 
• How to simplify complex technical propositions 
• Why storytelling is the new differentiator in a specs-driven industry 
• The growing role of marketing in the commercial success of CPOs 

Related Episode - Episode 18: "Marketing Leaders at CPOs - Building Brands from the Inside"

 A great companion to this episode, focused on in-house marketing strategies at CPOs.
🔗 Listen now 

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Join our free Masterclass on co-located stationary batteries. 

In this masterclass, our CTO, Robert Brehm, reveals how intelligent orchestration of co-located batteries and chargers unlocks multiple revenue streams through value stacking. Discover how to move beyond simple grid stability and transform your site into a profit-generating energy hub. 

Access the on-demand webinar here: https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/webinars/the-power-of-co-located-batteries-unlocking-the-full-revenue-potential 

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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), especially as VPP participation and on-site battery storage become mainstream. 

Topics We Cover 

• How spot and intraday electricity prices are formed 
• Why local flexibility markets are accelerating in Europe and the UK 
• The UK Power Networks project: 250,000+ flexible assets supporting grid congestion management 
• The growing role of EVs, heat pumps, and batteries as flexibility resources 
• What dynamic pricing means for depot charging and CPO profitability 
• How CPOs can respond to volatility with energy-aware load management 
• The link between wholesale markets and emerging VPP models 
• How BESS + EV charging unlock new revenue streams and grid services 

Why This Matters for CPOs & infrastructure owners 

• Wholesale price signals now directly influence charging profitability 
• Flexibility markets are becoming accessible for distributed assets — including EV chargers 
• Local grid constraints are shaping where and how fast CPOs can grow 
• Smart energy management, VPP participation, and co-located storage will define the next wave of competitiveness 
• CPOs can future-proof sites by integrating dynamic load management, BESS, and flexibility-ready infrastructure  

Key Takeaways 

• Electricity markets are not abstract — they shape real operational and financial decisions for CPOs 
• Price-responsive charging and storage will determine future profitability 
• Local flexibility markets offer a major new revenue opportunity 
• CPOs who build “energy-market-ready” infrastructure will outperform those who don’t 

Want to learn more about the power of co-located batteries? 

Join our free Masterclass on co-located stationary batteries. 

In this masterclass, our CTO, Robert Brehm, reveals how intelligent orchestration of co-located batteries and chargers unlocks multiple revenue streams through value stacking. Discover how to move beyond simple grid stability and transform your site into a profit-generating energy hub. 

Access the on-demand webinar here >> https://www.flexecharge.com/res

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⚡ Let’s keep the conversation—and the electrons—flowing. 

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 Recharge, and what CPOs need to know to start participating in flexibility markets - without compromising the charging experience. 

A clear, practical introduction to flexibility trading for CPOs, energy professionals, and anyone interested in the future of EV infrastructure. 

Topics Covered 

• What a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) is and why it matters 
• Flower’s BRP role and access to flexibility markets 
• How EV chargers become flexibility assets 
• Realistic revenue potential for CPOs 
• The Recharge pilot with co-located BESS 
• How European flexibility markets are evolving 

Want to learn more about Virtual Power Plants? 

Join our free Masterclass on Virtual Power Plants for EV charging, hosted by FLEXECHARGE CTO Robert Brehm. 

We’ll explore how VPPs work, what they mean for CPOs, and how to prepare your charging infrastructure for flexibility markets. 

Sign up here: https://www.flexecharge.com/resources/webinars

Like this episode?

Want to learn more about BRPs/BSPs? Then check out Episode 16, where we speak with Fever, another leading BSP, for more insights on flexibility and frequency services. 

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⚡ Let’s keep the conversation—and the electrons—flowing. 

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. From megawatt charging and smart trailers to the race for TCO parity, these conversations reveal how technology, partnerships, and innovation are accelerating Europe’s shift toward zero-emission freight. 
 

Key Takeaways 

• The e-truck transition is shifting from if to how fast. 
• Collaboration across OEMs, charging providers, and energy players is now the main growth enabler. 
• Megawatt charging and smart energy management are unlocking operational feasibility for heavy-duty fleets. 
• Early adopters will gain a lasting advantage in efficiency, reliability, and brand leadership. 

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🎙️ 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 load management to vehicle-to-grid innovation, Sebastian shares how Fryte is building the digital backbone that will power the next generation of electric freight.

🕒 Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – Sebastian’s Background
03:45 – The Origins of Fryte
05:30 – What’s in a Name?
07:15 – The E-Truck Tipping Point
09:45 – Megawatt Charging and Tech Evolution
11:30 – Depot Charging vs. Public Charging
14:00 – Why Depot Charging is Unique
16:30 – From Challenge to Opportunity
19:00 – Fryte’s Core Innovation
22:30 – Smart Load Management and Energy Scheduling
25:30 – The Next 12 Months
27:30 – The Next 3–5 Years
31:45 – Closing Thoughts

🔗 Links & Mentions

• Fryte – https://fryte.eu. Connect with Sebastian Wolff on LinkedIn
• Learn more about FLEXECHARGE's and depot energy management at flexecharge.com/depot-logistics-charging

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🎧 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 charging. She also highlights the importance of smart charging, explains how policy and regulatory reform can unlock flexibility, and shares real-world examples of promising public tenders, transparency tools, and corridor-level initiatives. 

Whether you're a CPO, fleet operator, or policymaker, this episode offers clear insights on how to align EV deployment with grid readiness—and why acting now is essential for scaling the electric freight transition. 

⏱️ Topics & Timestamps: 

• 00:00 – Intro to Julia & her journey to RAP 
• 02:43 – RAP’s mission & areas of focus 
• 04:16 – The two biggest bottlenecks: Grid access & pricing 
• 06:21 – RAP’s new policy guide on planning and pricing 
• 08:10 – The power of smart charging: Cost savings & grid efficiency 
• 12:21 – Promising practices from EU member states 
• 15:30 – Recommendations for fleet operators & policymakers 
• 18:30 – Who’s leading the way? National comparisons 
• 19:21 – Coordinating charging across EU corridors 
• 23:42 – Border pricing distortions & grid impacts 
• 24:39 – Recommended RAP resources 
• 26:00 – Wrap-up & final thanks 

🔗 Resources mentioned: 

• RAP’s new 2-pager: Accelerating the Shift: How to Advance Electric Truck Charging in Europe 
• Smart charging case studies from Germany and France 
• RAP’s international reports on grid optimization and smart charging 

💡 For more insights, visit: www.raponline.org. Connect with Julia here. 

 🎓 For CPOs looking to master grid compliance, check out FLEXECHARGE’s Optimise Masterclass series. 

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⚡ Let’s keep the conversation—and the electrons—flowing. 

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 hardware space — with grid-supportive functionality built right into the charger. 

After raising their Series A in November, Kwetta is now expanding into Europe, targeting Benelux, the Nordics, Germany, and the UK. 

What You’ll Learn 

• Why batteries aren’t always the right answer for grid bottlenecks 
• How Kwetta’s technology enables faster, more cost-effective connections 
• What it takes to deploy heavy-duty charging at scale 
• How CPOs can position themselves to win in the flexibility market 
• Why grid-friendly charging will be a key competitive edge going forward 

Chapter Highlights 

• 00:00 – Intro and welcome 
• 00:36 – Mike's move from New Zealand to Amsterdam 
• 01:40 – The origin story: co-founding Kwetta with fellow engineers 
• 03:00 – The turning point: solving charging and grid problems in one box 
• 04:40 – What Kwetta does and how it helps CPOs 
• 06:24 – Kwetta in one sentence: get megawatt charging up in months, not years 
• 06:50 – Rising grid costs, long delays, and how Kwetta addresses them 
• 08:13 – Why Kwetta doesn't require a battery to solve DSO problems 
• 09:00 – Integrating with smart energy management systems 
• 10:30 – Case study: saving €1M and 2 years of delay at a constrained site 
• 12:40 – How DSOs are responding to Kwetta’s approach 
• 15:00 – Flexibility markets and future participation 
• 16:40 – The evolving role of the CPO in grid balancing 
• 18:00 – Kwetta’s rollout strategy and European focus 
• 19:30 – What’s next: partnerships, pilots, and scale 
• 20:45 – Advice to CPOs: why trucks change everything 
• 21:50 – What excites Mike about 2026 
• 22:35 – Final thoughts and wrap-up 

Want to learn more about Virtual Power Plants? 

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