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Episode 25: Powering Ahead - Why Belgium is Europe’s EV Underdog No More


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Episode Summary: 
Belgium is no longer the quiet middleman in Europe’s EV landscape. With nearly 30% of new car registrations now electric and public charging infrastructure expanding at lightning speed, Belgium is emerging as a serious force in Europe’s clean mobility transition. 

In this episode of The Charge Point Podcast, host Christophe Lephilibert speaks with: 

  • Kris Dierckx from TSG Group, an infrastructure powerhouse with deep insight into the practical challenges of building out charging sites in Belgium and beyond. 
  • Louis-Charles Mosseray from ELECTRA, one of Belgium’s fastest-growing fast-charging networks, known for its focus on user experience and operational excellence. 

Together, we explore: 

  • ⚡ The key drivers behind Belgium’s EV adoption boom 
  • 🛣️ Why Belgium is a strategic transit market for eTruck operations 
  • 🏙️ Regional differences in charging infrastructure across Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels 
  • 🏗️ The role of corporate leasing in boosting BEV penetration 
  • 🔌 Challenges in grid capacity, energy management, and DSO coordination 
  • 🧠 How smart charging and dynamic load management will define the next phase of growth 

Why this matters:
Belgium is becoming a microcosm of the broader European EV journey — compact, complex, and deeply interconnected. Whether you're a CPO, fleet operator, policymaker, or EV enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights into how infrastructure, policy, and market innovation intersect to shape the EV future. 

 

🔗 Links & Mentions 

  • TSG Group: https://www.tsg-solutions.com 
  • ELECTRA: https://www.go-electra.com 
  • Zoniq Report on Belgium’s EV Market: zoniq.io/post/the-rise-of-evs-in-belgium 

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The Charge Point PodcastBy Christophe Lephilibert, Robert Brehm