The Charge Point Podcast

In this episode, Christophe sits down with Jeff Knoepfli, CEO of Survoltage, to unpack the growing role of Balancing Service Providers (BSPs) in the energy transition. From France, Survoltage is building the digital layer that connects and orchestrates energy assets across both B2B and B2C environments — including EV charging infrastructure. We explore how flexibility markets work in practice, how CPOs can turn their assets into revenue-generating resources, and why EV charging is rapidly becoming a critical piece of the grid.

Host Christophe caught up with some of guests and speakers at I"NTERFACE Benelux - where EV charging meets the grid, in person" conference in Arnhem. Through a series of short, on-the-ground interviews, you’ll hear insights from Robert (FLEXECHARGE), Tessa (Intercel), Mike (Kwetta), Peter (Floading) and Jan (FLEXECHARGE) - all sharing how they are navigating one common reality: the grid is becoming the bottleneck.

From deploying BESS as core infrastructure to rethinking charging sites as fully orchestrated energy systems, this episode captures how the industry is adapting - fast.

If you care about scaling EV charging in a grid-constrained world, this episode is for you.

Scaling EV charging infrastructure in Europe sounds straightforward - until you hit the grid.

In markets like Germany, CPOs face a fragmented landscape with 800+ Distribution System Operators, each with different requirements and processes. The result? More complexity, delays, and unpredictable rollouts.

In this episode, Christophe sits down with Christof and Nicolas from FLEXCHARGE to unpack what’s really happening - and what it means for CPOs.

They explore why grid integration is becoming a key bottleneck, how standardization can unlock faster and more reliable deployments, and how solutions like the FLEXBOX help simplify rollout at scale.

Because EV charging is no longer just about delivering power - it’s becoming part of the energy system. If you’re scaling charging networks, this is a must-listen.

The transition to zero-emission freight is gaining momentum, but scaling electric trucking remains a complex challenge. In this episode, we speak with Samuel Barendregt from Smart Freight Centre about how the industry is accelerating fleet electrification through collaboration, infrastructure development, and real-world deployment projects.

We explore the role of battery-electric trucks, depot charging, shared charging hubs, and emerging megawatt charging systems (MCS) — and what it takes to build the EV charging infrastructure needed for heavy-duty transport.

If you're working in EV charging, logistics, or energy, this episode breaks down the key trends shaping the future of zero-emission trucking.