You'll Never Scale Alone - How Partnerships Define the EV Charging Industry

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Recording of Friday, May 09, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Exhibition Program 2025 | Exhibition Program | Language: English | Duration: 12:47 .

ChargePoint Emphasizes the Importance of Partnerships in Scaling EV Charging Industry at European Conference

The speaker at a conference emphasizes the importance of partnerships in the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, using ChargePoint as an example. The presentation aims to inspire attendees about working in EV charging, explain ChargePoint's partnership strategies, and highlight why such collaborations are crucial. As a leading supplier focused solely on EV charging technology with significant market presence in Europe and over 50% share in the U.S., ChargePoint exemplifies how specialization can lead to success. The speaker draws parallels between successful sports figures like David Beckham and business strategy—highlighting that identifying core strengths and forming strategic alliances is key for growth. They discuss various types of partnerships: cross-industry collaborations with OEMs or energy producers; intra-industry agreements focusing on payment systems; installer networks across Europe; and specialized large-scale energy management solutions. Emphasizing scalability, trust, flexibility, and clear communication within these partnerships ensures mutual benefit while advancing technological innovation within this burgeoning sector.

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Speaker

Andreas Blin
Director Segments & Partnerships - CPOs Fuel & Convenience
ChargePoint

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