In this episode of Leaders in Cleantech, I speak with Joachim Lohse, CEO and co-founder of Ampcontrol, about his journey from writing LinkedIn blog posts as a young consultant to founding one of Europe’s most innovative smart charging software companies. We discuss the technical and leadership challenges of scaling a company at the heart of the EV transition, and what it really takes to support the electrification of critical infrastructure like logistics fleets, ports, and buses.

Ampcontrol is tackling some of the most complex problems in fleet electrification—from grid constraints and site-level optimisation, to uptime, scheduling, and energy cost reduction—and Joachim shares both the strategic decisions and hard-won lessons from the last six years of building the business.

We also touch on the importance of predictable policy, the rising complexity of fleet charging logistics, and the cultural principles that shape his international team.

Joachim Lohse is the founder and CEO of Ampcontrol, the leading AI-powered smart charging software that optimizes electric fleets. Since 2019, Joachim has collaborated with charging networks, utilities, and fleet operators worldwide to lower total charging costs and ensure reliable operations during the transition to electric vehicles.

Joachim is a recognized leader in the e-mobility space, working closely with key stakeholders to shape the future of electric transportation around the world.

About Ampcontrol:

Ampcontrol is a leading AI-powered software for electric fleets. Fleet operators use Ampcontrol to reduce EV charger downtime and electric fueling costs. The software connects to the EV charging hardware and vehicle telematics to make real-time decisions and provide detailed monitoring tools to fleet operators. Benefits are on-time departures, a low peak power demand, energy cost reductions, fully charged vehicles, and more. Ampcontrol’s API-based platform allows easy and seamless compatibility with existing software systems. The VC-backed company deploys in the US, Europe, LATAM, and Africa.

Social links:

• Joachim Lohse on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joachim-lohse-4629a7102/
• Ampcontrol on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ampcontrol-io/

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