The Charge Point Podcast

In this episode of the Charge Point Podcast, Ryan Fisher from BloombergNEF joins Christophe Lephilibert to discuss how cheap batteries are reshaping EV charging infrastructure. Based on BloombergNEF’s latest research, they explore why co-located BESS is becoming increasingly relevant for fast-charging sites, from reducing grid constraints and peak-demand charges to enabling higher charging power and supporting truck charging. The conversation also connects battery storage with BloombergNEF’s 2026 EV Outlook and what it means for the future charging business case.

Recorded live on the showfloor at Power2Drive Europe 2026, this special episode captures the key conversations shaping the next phase of EV charging. Christophe speaks with experts from Polarium, ADS-Tech, Sungrow, FLEXECHARGE, Keba, and Lumina about grid constraints, battery energy storage, depot charging, energy markets, local energy management, and AI agents - revealing how the industry is shifting from rapid charger deployment to smarter, more profitable operations.

In this episode of the Charge Point Podcast, we explore why EV charging is moving beyond simply selling kilowatt-hours. Together with Lars Herre, Flexibility Portfolio Lead at Fortum, we dive into demand response, flexibility, V2G, batteries, and the role CPOs can play in supporting the grid while unlocking new value streams. As grid capacity tightens and energy markets become more dynamic, flexibility may become one of the most important levers for CPO profitability, resilience, and long-term competitiveness.

Recorded just after INTERFACE Nordics in Copenhagen, this episode brings together five short interviews with voices from across the EV charging ecosystem. Including 2 CPOs, 2 consultants and one DSO. Together, they unpack the key question emerging in the Nordics: how do we scale charging when grid constraints, power availability and energy optimization become central to the business case? From BESS and flexibility markets to DSO collaboration and heavy-duty charging, this episode captures an industry moving from deployment to orchestration.