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By 2030 all newly registered cars in Germany will be electric!

Crispin Leick, MD EnBW New Ventures

This statement by our Managing Director Crispin Leick reflects the conviction that the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) will continue to accelerate. For us at EnBW New Ventures, it’s clear: EVs are the superior product. Over time, their initial purchase costs are offset by lower operating expenses, and they produce zero local emissions. Infrastructure development and supportive regulations will further drive this transformation.

While achieving 100% electric vehicle adoption is ambitious, Norway demonstrates that it’s possible. In January 2025 alone, 8,954 new car registrations in Norway were electric, representing 95.8% of all registrations—up from 92.1% the previous year.

However, the rapid growth of the e-mobility sector demands innovative digital solutions. In this article, we explore existing strategies, their limitations, and the opportunities they present for advancing smart mobility.
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The Roles of EMSP and CPO

E-Mobility Service Providers (EMSPs) and Charge Point Operators (CPOs) play critical roles in the EV charging ecosystem. EMSPs offer charging services to EV drivers, often through apps or fixed-rate charging points within a supply area. CPOs, on the other hand, manage the physical charging infrastructure, including the installation, operation, and maintenance of charging stations.

While CPOs focus on infrastructure, EMSPs connect this infrastructure to EV drivers, acting as a bridge that helps monetize charging stations. Many CPOs currently rely on proprietary software solutions, but at EnBW New Ventures, we advocate for a cross-platform, hardware-agnostic approach. Open systems enable true interoperability, simplify the integration of new technologies, and ensure a seamless user experience—both now and in the future.

💡 ️What are EMSPs and CPOs?

What is a E-Mobility Service Provider (EMSP)?

An EMSP offers charging services to electric vehicle drivers, typically via mobile apps or RFID cards. They provide access to a network of charging points, handle payment processing, and may offer subscription plans or roaming options across multiple networks. EMSPs do not usually own the charging hardware but focus on user experience, service availability, and network accessibility.

What is a Charge Point Operator (CPO)?

A CPO owns, installs, and maintains EV charging stations. Their responsibilities include ensuring the physical infrastructure is operational, performing technical maintenance, and integrating stations into software platforms. CPOs may partner with EMSPs to make their stations available to more users, monetize assets, and enable cross-network access.

Maximizing Efficiency with Smart Infrastructure
Are Our Power Grids Ready?

The growing number of EVs on the road is increasing electricity demand, which places additional strain on power grids. A study by BCG estimates that by 2030, there will be 200 million EVs worldwide, with EV sales in Europe nearly quadrupling. Ensuring immediate and reliable EV charging for everyone requires innovative solutions, especially in areas with heavily burdened grids.

One such solution is load management, which ensures that charging stations draw electricity only when sufficient grid capacity is available. Load management systems optimize the distribution of available power across multiple charging points, eliminating the need for costly upgrades like increasing grid connection capacity or installing new transformers.

Types of Load Management
  • Static Load Management: This approach distributes a fixed grid connection capacity across charging points. A master charging station sets the maximum allowed power, which is communicated to slave stations of the same manufacturer.
  • Dynamic Load Management: This method monitors a building’s real-time power consumption and compares it to the grid connection’s maximum capacity. The remaining power is dynamically distributed across charging points, adjusting charging power as needed. Future systems may integrate photovoltaic (PV) systems and battery storage to further reduce grid strain. A modern load management system must orchestrate these assets to optimize efficiency.

💡 FLEXECHARGE

In June 2025 we invested in FLEXECHARGE, a startup from Denmark which provides cloud and on-site load and energy management solutions for CPOs.

Learn more about why we invested in FLEXECHARGE and what they are doing.

Navigating EV Travel

With the growing adoption of electric vehicles, effective route planning is becoming increasingly important. It helps address challenges including range anxiety and driver behavior, while taking into account factors such as charging station availability and charging times.

For efficient route planning, vehicle-specific parameters must be considered, such as, power, speed, size of battery, specific consumption of the vehicle, weight of freight.

Driver behavior also plays a critical role. Traffic conditions, for instance, can significantly impact the overall efficiency of a journey and should therefore be tracked in real-time. This is particularly relevant for electric trucks. European regulations require trucks to take a 45-minute break every 4.5 hours of driving, which dictates a specific driving pattern. Analyzing and incorporating these patterns into route optimization is crucial.

Single-Objective vs. Multi-Objective Optimization
  • Single-Objective Optimization: Focuses on one primary goal, such as minimizing travel time or energy consumption.
  • Multi-Objective Optimization: Balances multiple goals, such as reducing energy use while minimizing travel time. The weighted-sum approach assigns importance to each objective, calculating the best overall outcome for EV drivers.

These strategies enable tailored route planning, improving the efficiency and convenience of EV travel.
V2G: A Key Component of Smart Mobility

Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology allows energy from EV batteries to be fed back into the grid, transforming EVs into mobile energy storage units. This bidirectional energy flow not only supports grid stability but also enhances the overall efficiency of the energy system. By leveraging V2G, EVs can play a pivotal role in balancing energy supply and demand.
What Are We Looking for at ENV?

At EnBW New Ventures, we believe that a robust infrastructure isn’t just built - it’s empowered. That’s why we invest in technologies that:

  • reduce the total cost of ownership for electric vehicles
  • make the charging infrastructure smarter
  • • Increase connectivity across the e-mobility industry

If you’re developing solutions in charging or battery management software, battery storage, or other e-mobility startups, we’d love to hear from you!

Let’s shape the future of smart mobility together.