Best of LinkedIn: Electrification & Battery Technology CW 46/ 47

Heavy-duty corridors move from blueprint to reality with new MCS truck sites and rapid network build-outs led by players like Milence

Public charging remains a cost and UX battleground, with Lithuania highlighted for affordable tariffs and ANPR used to curb ICEing at sites

Hotels and destination venues emerge as the next install wave, with practical guidance on why to invest now and how to execute

Edenred integrates Tesla Superchargers to broaden access for enterprise users across Europe, strengthening employer charging offers

Finland accelerates heavy-duty rollout as Plugit secures CEF/AFIF support for 16 public MCS locations, signaling institutional confidence

New site launches and country updates underline momentum, while “Plugged In” coverage stresses Europe’s readiness for high-speed charging

Bidirectional charging shifts from concept to deployment, with Australia enabling V2G, V2H, and home backup in live settings

Germany removes structural barriers including double grid fees, improving V2G commercial viability and aligning mobility with power markets

Flexibility from smart charging is framed as a cost lever for users and the system, reinforcing demand-side management opportunities

Events and expert forums emphasize coordination to harvest EV flexibility at scale, not just in pilots

Monta’s AI and NOC agent showcase how data integration, operational intelligence, and automation lift uptime and reduce OPEX in CPO operations

Session success is unpacked as a choreography across protocols and intermediaries, highlighting why orchestration tooling matters

QR code payments spotlight fraud risks and authentication gaps, pushing for more secure, user-friendly transaction flows

Battery recycling and materials move center stage, with graphite recovery flagged as undervalued and material to 2030 impacts

Europe is urged to absorb lessons from China’s advanced battery ecosystem to protect competitiveness across cell and pack value chains

End-of-life volumes are quantified, with Europe expected to see 37,592 tonnes available for recycling by 2030, underscoring processing capacity needs

Diagnostic capabilities and accredited service networks are positioned as enablers for safety, yield, and second-life economics

Competitive pressure from Chinese OEMs is reinforced, with innovation cadence cited as the determinant of share retention in Europe and the US

Retail formats adapt to electrification and new mobility models as European dealerships reassess economics, roles, and services

Consumer incentives shift, with moves like Volvo’s free home charging in Sweden supporting adoption and total cost narratives

Global survey results indicate EV drivers remain broadly satisfied, countering perceptions shaped by price and infrastructure headlines

German legislative changes clear a practical path for bidirectional participation in the grid, catalyzing utility-EV integration

Spain and Germany signal alignment toward integrated energy-mobility systems, tightening the link between infrastructure and power policy

Enforcement and access policies evolve, from anti-ICEing measures to roaming and harmonization pushes, improving site reliability and fairness

Standardization efforts around V2G and interoperability continue, reinforcing bankable architectures for investors and operators

Octopus EV raises significant capital to fuse mobility and energy propositions, advancing vehicle-to-energy integration at scale

EU funds flow to infrastructure and port electrification in markets like Romania, backing national rollout plans with public finance

Investment in EcoG’s Universal Core OS points to a consolidation trend around interoperable software stacks for chargers

Conference takeaways emphasize partnership models and de-risked scale-up strategies across the battery and charging supply chain

Fleet electrification guidance stresses data-driven vehicle selection and infrastructure planning to avoid stranded CAPEX and missed KPIs

Fast-charging paired with storage is highlighted as a route to grid-friendly performance and improved site economics

Price pain at public chargers remains a political topic, with ministries pledging improvements while operators push operational efficiency

Lifecycle math is reaffirmed. Higher embodied emissions from batteries are offset by lower use-phase emissions versus ICE across the lifetime

Circularity gains are tied to robust recycling streams and diagnostics, improving recovery rates and material independence for Europe