In this episode of the Micromobility Podcast, Prabin Joel Jones speaks with Marcus Adolfsson, CEO of Standab, about one of the most overlooked yet critical parts of shared micromobility: charging infrastructure.

Marcus shares how Standab evolved from solving scooter parking challenges in Stockholm to building a data-driven charging network now operating across multiple European cities. The conversation explores why charging is a major cost driver and how rethinking infrastructure can improve efficiency and reduce costs.

They also discuss Standab’s approach to working with cities, rapid fleet deployment, and its usage-based model that removes upfront risk while improving fleet performance and influencing user behavior.

Topics covered:Charging Infrastructure 
• Why charging is one of the biggest cost centers in micromobility
• The evolution of charging from manual operations to scalable infrastructure
• Building a system that works for users, cities, and operators
• How Standab uses data to determine where charging should be deployed
• Retrofitting existing fleets in minutes
• A usage-based business model that removes upfront investment
• Real-world impact and cost reductions for operators
• How infrastructure can influence better parking and behavior
• Standab’s expansion across Europe and what comes next