Arnaud Tran (Voltaback): The Economics of Corporate EV Charging

Arnaud Tran (Voltaback): The Economics of Corporate EV Charging

Author: Hugo Rauch April 14, 2026 Duration: 44:00

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🌊 Decentralizing the Fuel Station

Why EV charging, not the car, is the real bottleneck to electrification

We’re joined by Arnaud Tran, Co-founder & CEO of Voltaback, a company building the software layer for charging corporate electric vehicles at home.

In this episode, we dive into the hidden infrastructure problem behind EV adoption, and unpack what it really takes to turn fragmented, at-home charging into a scalable system for companies.

In our conversation, we covered:

→ Why EV adoption is accelerating, but the system around is breaking

→ The “decentralized fuel station” problem companies didn’t anticipate

→ Why charging at home is 3-4x cheaper, and still underused

→ How Voltaback tracks, measures, and reimburses charging with precision

→ The data challenge behind energy loss (and why accuracy matters)

→ Why corporate fleets, not consumers, drive EV adoption

→ The China vs Europe gap in EV infrastructure and scale

→ How scheduling charging could unlock another 25% savings

→ What happens when millions of EVs hit the grid at once

Let’s go electric!



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Hugo Rauch hosts New Wave, a podcast that lives at the intersection of business ambition and scientific reality. This isn't about distant predictions or abstract science; it's a grounded exploration of the technologies and companies being built right now to address our environmental future. Each episode focuses on the practical journey, dissecting the models, the breakthroughs, and the hard decisions that define the climate tech landscape. You'll hear from founders, researchers, and investors who are actively shaping this space, getting into the specifics of what works, what doesn't, and why. The conversations move beyond hype to examine the tangible mechanics of creating viable solutions, from energy storage and sustainable materials to carbon removal and regenerative agriculture. It’s for anyone who thinks about the climate challenge not just as a crisis, but as a complex and urgent field of innovation. By tuning into this podcast, you gain a clearer understanding of the economic forces and scientific principles driving the next generation of environmental solutions. New Wave connects the dots between the lab, the boardroom, and the impact we need to see in the world, offering a sober yet optimistic look at where substantive progress is truly being made.
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