Episode 43 - Scaling EV Charging With BESS: Inside Enico’s Approach

When EV Charging Meets Battery Energy Storage Systems

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As EV adoption accelerates across Europe, grid constraints are becoming a major barrier to scaling EV charging infrastructure. High-power charging sites require megawatts of capacity — but grid connections often cannot keep up with demand.

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This is where battery energy storage systems (BESS) are transforming the equation. By enabling power boosting, peak shaving, and participation in energy markets, BESS allows operators to deploy EV smart charging infrastructure faster while improving financial performance.

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In this episode of the FLEXECHARGE podcast, Christophe speaks with Topias Koskela from Enico, a leading European BESS provider. Together, they explore how co-located batteries are reshaping the business case for EV charging — turning energy storage from a cost into a strategic asset for grid flexibility and load management.

What You Will Learn in This Episode

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This episode is packed with practical insights for CPOs, energy professionals, andinfrastructure developers.

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Key learnings include:

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• Why battery energy storage systems (BESS) are critical to overcoming grid congestion in EV charging
• How EV smart charging combined with BESS enables power boosting and faster site deployment
• Why peak shaving alone is not enough — and how value stacking unlocks full profitability
• How CPOs can use BESS for arbitrage, flexibility markets, and energy optimization
• Why EV charging infrastructure must integrate load management and storage from the start
• How real-world projects like Recharge’s site in Sweden demonstrate scalable BESS deployment