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Destination Charging and the Rise of the EMP with Frank Lauenstein | Destination:Charging Podcast
Welcome to another episode of Destination:Charging, a podcast by Powerdot! In this episode, Afonso Ramos, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Powerdot, sits down with Frank Lauenstein, Managing Director and Head of Sales at Plugsurfing, one of Europe’s pioneering e-mobility service providers (EMSP).
Join us as we explore Plugsurfing's journey from a Berlin-based startup to a pan-European EMP with a strong OEM and fleet focus. Frank shares his perspective on the shift back to a focused EMSP strategy, the evolving demands of fleet managers, and how destination charging plays a central role in a seamless EV driver experience.
In this engaging conversation, we explore:
🔗 Connect with Frank Lauenstein:
Website: https://www.plugsurfing.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklauenstein/
🔗 Connect with Powerdot:
Website: https://powerdot.eu/
Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-dot/
Stay tuned for more episodes and join our mission to accelerate sustainable mobility. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights from industry leaders!
Timestamps
00:00 - Meet Frank Lauenstein from Plugsurfing
01:30 - The origins and early vision behind Plugsurfing
03:20 - Nordic connection and acquisition by Fortum
06:00 - Strategic shift back to EMSP focus
09:20 - Understanding the value of OEM customization
13:50 - How plug & charge and APIs enhance the user experience
17:30 - Managing EV fleets and fleet manager priorities
21:00 - The beauty and value of destination charging
26:00 - OEMs and their evolving role in destination use cases
30:00 - Future services: maintenance, parking, and value layering
34:30 - Plug & charge adoption and roadmap
38:00 - Emerging trends in embedded payments and integration
41:00 - Ideal CPO characteristics and subscription considerations
44:00 - Closing remarks and what's next for Plugsurfing
Thank you for listening to Destination:Charging. For more insights and to stay connected with our mission to accelerate sustainable mobility, please visit our show notes for links and further resources. Don't forget to review and subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Until next time, and keep moving forward with Destination:Charging.
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By PowerdotWelcome to another episode of Destination:Charging, a podcast by Powerdot! In this episode, Afonso Ramos, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Powerdot, sits down with Frank Lauenstein, Managing Director and Head of Sales at Plugsurfing, one of Europe’s pioneering e-mobility service providers (EMSP).
Join us as we explore Plugsurfing's journey from a Berlin-based startup to a pan-European EMP with a strong OEM and fleet focus. Frank shares his perspective on the shift back to a focused EMSP strategy, the evolving demands of fleet managers, and how destination charging plays a central role in a seamless EV driver experience.
In this engaging conversation, we explore:
🔗 Connect with Frank Lauenstein:
Website: https://www.plugsurfing.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklauenstein/
🔗 Connect with Powerdot:
Website: https://powerdot.eu/
Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-dot/
Stay tuned for more episodes and join our mission to accelerate sustainable mobility. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights from industry leaders!
Timestamps
00:00 - Meet Frank Lauenstein from Plugsurfing
01:30 - The origins and early vision behind Plugsurfing
03:20 - Nordic connection and acquisition by Fortum
06:00 - Strategic shift back to EMSP focus
09:20 - Understanding the value of OEM customization
13:50 - How plug & charge and APIs enhance the user experience
17:30 - Managing EV fleets and fleet manager priorities
21:00 - The beauty and value of destination charging
26:00 - OEMs and their evolving role in destination use cases
30:00 - Future services: maintenance, parking, and value layering
34:30 - Plug & charge adoption and roadmap
38:00 - Emerging trends in embedded payments and integration
41:00 - Ideal CPO characteristics and subscription considerations
44:00 - Closing remarks and what's next for Plugsurfing
Thank you for listening to Destination:Charging. For more insights and to stay connected with our mission to accelerate sustainable mobility, please visit our show notes for links and further resources. Don't forget to review and subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Until next time, and keep moving forward with Destination:Charging.