This week we’re speaking to David Martell, CEO of premium home charger brand Andersen EV. David talks about the growing demand for high-end wallboxes, the brand’s partnerships with premium car makers and why drivers are willing to pay more for Andersen’s products. He also discusses the importance of simplifying the sometimes confusing world of home charging and energy tariffs for drivers, and developing technology to take full advantage of them. And he gives his view on the emerging...

This week we’re speaking to Kevin Booker, holder of four Guinness World Records for hypermiling in an electric car. Kevin tells us what it’s like to drive from John o’ Groats to Lands End with just a single charging stop, how an IT specialist got into hypermiling in the first place, and offers some practical advice on how all of us can save time and money by becoming more efficient drivers. We also discuss how developments in EV technology could affect the next generation of vehicles and...

This week we’re speaking to Ken McMeikan, CEO of Moto Hospitality about the unique role of motorway services in the EV landscape. Ken discusses the rapid expansion of the country’s ultra-rapid charging network, the challenges operators face in meeting driver demand, and Moto’s ambitions to use its own solar farms to help power charging at its sites.  He also talks about the positive role good motorway charging facilities can play in promoting EVs to more drivers, and the rising importance...

In the latest episode of Everything EV, we speak to Polestar UK's boss, Jonathan Goodman. Jonathan talks to us about the brand's growth in the UK, the exciting new vehicles coming later this year and why Volvo scaling back its involvement is good news for Polestar's future. Jonathan also discusses Polestar’s specialist-led approach to selling its cars and the importance of demystifying electric vehicles for new buyers, as well as why the government should be doing more to help drivers make...

In this week's podcast, we hear from David Watson, CEO and founder of home charger company Ohme. David discusses the inspiration for Ohme's smart chargers, how dynamic charging works, how to simplify the EV experience for drivers, plus how vehicle-to-grid charging could affect the industry

In the latest episode of Everything EV by EV Powered, featuring an exclusive interview with Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E. n this episode, Jeff provides a unique insight into the remarkable global growth of Formula E and its pivotal role in shaping the future of electric racing.Jeff discusses Formula E's expansion into new markets, including Japan and China, and the significance of racing in Shanghai amidst the booming EV industry and Formula E's strategic approach to fostering fan...

Electric vehicles are undoubtedly the future of transportation, offering numerous benefits such as reduced emissions, lower operational costs, and enhanced sustainability. However, one significant barrier to widespread adoption remains: affordability. In this weeks podcast Damien Dally, MD of Fiat UK shares his perspectives on the strategies that car manufacturers and governments can employ to make electric vehicles more accessible to consumers.

Join us this week on the Everything EV Podcast for an electrifying conversation with Luke Broad, Brand Director at Dacia UK, as they unveil the much-anticipated launch of the UK's most affordable electric car - the Dacia Spring! Discover the game-changing impact of compact EVs on market expansion and delve into insightful discussions on governmental support for both individual and corporate electric car buyers. Tune in now to stay ahead in the electric revolution! #DaciaSpring...

In this weeks Everything EV Podcast, join your host Richard Alvin as we delve into the heart of the electric vehicle revolution with Melanie Shufflebotham, COO of Zapmap. With her wealth of experience and deep insights into the charging landscape, Melanie takes us on a journey into the data of the charging networks. Tune in as we explore the role Zapmap is taking navigating the EV charging infrastructure. Melanie unravels the challenges and opportunities in establishing a robust charging...

This week’s episode we talk to Asif Ghafoor. Asif co-founded Be.EV as a public community-focused charge network and works with local councils to help bring charging to those who can’t access off-street parking. As a founder member of the industry body ChargeUK, Asif believes that there is much more to be done to build an EV charging infrastructure that’s fit for purpose, and that we need to build the right charger in the right place, rather than blindly building as many as possible. 

For the first episode of 2024, we’re joined by Seb-Inglis Jones, the co-founder of British electric bike brand, Maeving. Maeving was founded in 2017 with mission of creating a retro-style but British-built electric bike with swappable batteries, and Seb is here to tell us all about the bikes and how they are changing the EV market, whilst also providing an insight into the challenges facing the electric bike industry. 

This week, I’m joined by Tom Bloor, the managing director of Manchester-based EV charging company, evec. Launched in 2022, evec aims to provide some of the UK's most affordable chargers and so we spoke to Tom about the journey of the company so far, why affordability and accessibility is so important to the brand, and what the landscape of EV charging could look like next year. 

This week’s episode is dedicated to Motorcycle Live, the UK’s biggest and most interactive motorcycle and scooter show. The nine-day event welcomed over 90,000 people to the NEC in Birmingham, and this year, a wide range of electric motorcycles were on display, so I went along to see them and to speak to all the different companies that were promoting electrification.

This week, I’m joined by Dr Sara Ridley, the Engineering and Quality Director at Autocraft Solutions Group. Sara is here to talk about Autocraft and specifically its work in identifying electric battery faults.   In this episode, Sara breaks down some of the biggest myths surrounding electric vehicle batteries and offers some advice on how to maximise the health of EV batteries, whilst also sharing her perspective on what it’s like to be a woman in the sector and why we should be doing more...

This week, we're joined by Peter Swain, the founder of RBW Electric Classic Cars. Since its inception, RBW has evolved from a classic car restoration company into a manufacturer of electric vehicles with designs inspired by iconic cars of the past. Earlier this year, RBW opened its new multi-million-pound factory in Lichfield, and so we spoke to Peter about the growth of the company, his plans for the future and his thoughts on the wider EV space. 

This week, we're joined by George Thurman, the founder of Women Drive Electric. George created the Women Drive Electric platform to provide a safe environment for women EV drivers, or women that want to find out more about electric vehicles. In this podcast, George will share the inspiration behind the platform, the challenges women face when it comes to electric vehicles, and what more can be done to encourage women to get behind the wheel of an EV. 

This week, we’re joined by Rory Trahair of Vita, a technology company that develops high performance electric boats. Rory is here to share the story of Vita and how it is transforming the marine tech industry, whilst also analysing the challenges that come with electrifying boats. 

In the 100th episode of the Everything EV podcast, we're joined by Rodi Basso, the founder of the E1 electric raceboat series. Recorded exactly 100 days before the first E1 event, Rodi talks about the journey of E1, the challenges he's faced along the way and how the series has been supported by the likes of Tom Brady, Sergio Perez and Rafa Nadal. 

This week, we’re joined by Oliver Rowland, the British driver making his return to the Nissan Formula E Team. After a couple of seasons away at Mahindra, Oliver is back for Season 10 and in this interview, he’ll discuss how the move came about, his hopes for the new season, his relationship with teammate Sacha Fenestraz, and how he has seen Formula E grow over his five seasons in the series. 

Following the news of the fire at Luton Airport, host Charlie Atkinson looks at the safety of electric vehicles, particularly when it comes to fires. Here, we look at how frequent electric fires are, if they're more dangerous than internal combustion engine vehicles and if the news will impact the growth of the electric vehicle industry. 

Following the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision to push the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars back by five years, we’ve got Joel Teague, co-founder of community charging app Co-Charger, on the podcast to discuss the decision, the real reason behind it and what it means for the electric vehicle industry.

This week, we're joined by Chris Allen, Managing Director of the London Electric Vehicle Company. Chris outlines the growth of LEVC and how it is transforming iconic black cabs, before talking to us about the company's new electric vehicle technology. We will also have a review of an LEVC black cab coming to our YouTube channel very soon, so stay tuned! 

This week, we have a special episode as we’re joined by one of the most influential people in the EV industry, Quentin Wilson. Quentin is an award-winning motoring journalist and transport campaigner, having founded FairCharge which is a national campaign that aims to ensure the UK has the right EV-related policies for the environment, economy and drivers. In this episode, Quentin shares his own electric vehicle story, which started back in his Top Gear days, before discussing the pressing...

This week, we’re joined by Thom Groot of the electric car scheme, a salary sacrifice initiative to help businesses and employees get behind the wheel of EVs. Thom is here to discusses the many benefits of the scheme and electric vehicles in general, whilst also sharing some wider thoughts on the industry.