Advanced Technology Insights: EV charging across the world – Currents of change

Welcome to What Tech Can Do, the podcast series from Roland Berger's Advanced Technology Center that provides insights into technological and industrial shifts and helps build the foundation for successful business strategies based on operational realities. This episode brings together six Roland Berger experts spanning three continents: Adam Healy (Partner and EV Charging Lead, based in London) alongside Aaron Chugger (Principal – Transaction & Investor Services, London), Erin Sowerby (Partner – Energy Practice, Chicago), Jack Zhuang (Principal - Automotive Practice, Shanghai), Martin Weissbart (Partner - Infrastructure Investor Support Europe Lead, based in Munich), and Stefan Riederle (Senior Partner - Automotive Practice, Munich). Together, they unpack why EV adoption is accelerating unevenly across regions and what separates markets building resilient, future-ready charging ecosystems from those struggling to keep pace. The conversation goes beyond headline numbers to explain why the recent slowdown in charge point rollout does not signal a cooling market, but a strategic shift toward fewer but faster and smarter chargers. From aging grid infrastructure and disciplined investment to the rise of Chinese OEMs and battery innovation, the episode offers practical insights into managing the risks and opportunities shaping the next phase of e-mobility. Discover how global competition is evolving, why European and US players face mounting pressure, and what it takes to close the gap to the world's most advanced charging markets. For more information, visit our website at https://www.rolandberger.com/en/Insights/Podcasts/