From AI to Heavy-Duty Charging: Insights from ICNC 2025

The Charge Point Podcast Episode 31 takes us inside the International Charging Network Conference (ICNC) 2025 in Berlin, where industry leaders shared their visions for the future of EV charging. Host Christophe Lephilibert sat down with Lasse Nettostrom (Fleetgrid), Maren Reinhild (Evailable), and Martin Mols (Elevathors) to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities shaping the next phase of electrification.

Key Takeaways

Heavy-Duty Fleet Charging Is Accelerating

Fleetgrid COO Lasse Nettostrom highlighted the rapid rise of heavy-duty EV solutions. While passenger charging is more mature, logistics and transport operators are now racing to electrify.

“The transition within heavy-duty vehicles is kind of like double the speed of passenger vehicles.” — Lasse Nettostrom

Fleetgrid’s approach combines charging-as-a-service with financing models to ease CAPEX risks for operators. This resonates in a market where grid connections and upfront investments remain major hurdles.

AI Becomes the Backbone of Charging Operations

Maren Reinhild, Managing Director at Evailable, stressed how AI-driven operations can transform CPO performance. By layering predictive algorithms on top of CPMS data, Evailable boosts charging success rates to above 90% across customers.

“Across our complete customer base, we increased the successful charging rate to over 90%.” — Maren Reinhild

AI is not just about automation but about enabling cost savings, predictive maintenance, and network reliability critical in a sector under consolidation and cost pressure.

Trucks Bring Both Challenges and Opportunities

Both Nettostrom and Mols underlined the emerging truck charging market. Depot charging is leading the way, but public MCS-enabled corridors are not far behind. Reliability, financing, and grid access will define winners in this segment.

“There is a huge need for information on how to set up depot charging. It’s still uncharted territory.” — Martin Mols

Why This Matters for the EV Industry

The discussions at ICNC 2025 reveal a sector moving from experimentation to execution. Heavy-duty fleets, AI optimization, and modular tech stacks are no longer buzzwords, they’re becoming strategic imperatives. For CPOs, utilities, and fleet operators, the message is clear: those who embrace flexibility, smart financing, and data-driven operations will lead the charge.

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Discover how Fleetgrid, Evailable, and industry experts are shaping the future of heavy-duty charging, AI operations, and flexible tech stacks at ICNC 2025:

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