The Fully Charged Show
Everything Electric Podcast
Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scrapheap Challenge) hosts a podcast about sustainability, eco-news and interviews from around the globe. Filled with interesting stories, almost breaking news, a pinch of wit and a dash of banter. A few guests who know what is going on in the world of EVs, renewable energy and sustainability.
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Jun 29, 2026
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Episodes
Campaigning for Change with Baroness Worthington 09.03.2020 53:49
Robert heads to The City (of London) to talk to Bryony Worthington aka Baroness Worthington who is a Member of the House of Lords. Baroness Worthington is a Crossbench Life peer who has sat under this title in the Lords since 31 January 2011. Thus, she has a huge influence in campaigning for change - she discusses with Robert what bills has managed to pass through Parliament and why we should care...
How to choose an electric vehicle - USA Edition 02.03.2020 38:30
In this discussion held at FC Live on 1st February, Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield from Transport Evolved, steps in to lead a discussion about How to choose and Electric Vehicle. Joined with Raejean Fellows from EAA, Seneca Giese from Current Automotive and Ken Bokor from the EV Revolution Show, Nikki leads the panel to talk about the best way to get an EV from new or used. Don't forget, leave us a 5*...
EV Myths Busted USA Edition 24.02.2020 31:07
This podcast however is all about busting those EV myths out there. Joel Levin from Plug in America, Russell Corbin from Electric Auto Association, Matt Teske from Chargeway and finally, Sean Mitchell from All things EV. We are very happy to be able to offer Fully Charged listeners and Regeners a fabulous discount. If you go to chargefairy.com/fullycharged and sign up to Charge Fairy and you're in...
How Far Ahead is Tesla? | Fully Charged LIVE USA 24.02.2020 58:04
We managed to gather a group of people who eat, drink, breath and dream pure Tesla, and put them together with Chelsea Sexton, one of the most knowledgeable people in the electric vehicle universe. Are Tesla so far ahead that none of the old players can catch them? Find out from: Teslanomics https://teslanomics.co/ Hyperchange https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1LA... Now You Know https://www.youtu...
A Full Fully Charged update 17.02.2020 32:11
What has happened to Jonny? Wind turbines blades, how can we recycle them? What about-ism… Is your EV 'dirtier' than a diesel car? No… Robert explains why. Articles reference: The Hidden Subsidy of Fossil Fuels The ATLANTIC https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/05/how-much-does-world-subsidize-oil-coal-and-gas/589000/ Fossil fuels are underpriced by a whopping $5.2 trillion https://www....
Can batteries really be ethical, recyclable & sustainable - FC LIVE USA 2020 10.02.2020 34:13
In this first talk we are able to release from Fully Charged USA, Chelsea Sexton leads a panel discussion all about "Can batteries really be ethical, recyclable & sustainable?". The varied panel includes, Vivas Kumar from Benchmark Minerals, Hans-Eric Melin from Circular Energy, Storage Research & Consulting, Marc Kohler from Lithium Works, Zarko Medeldzija, American Manganese, Nicolas Tremblay, N...
Building a zero carbon energy system with James Murray from Business Green 27.01.2020 53:32
Robert heads off to that-there London again, this time to visit someone who has been on his radar for quite some time, James Murray from Business Green. In this interview they talk about how renewables and sustainability not only makes ethical sense but also financial sense for almost every business. Check out James's blog and website. https://www.businessgreen.com Don't forget, leave us a 5* rati...
Interview with Ketan Joshi about Australia and how the devastating bush fires there are leading to government change and reformation. 20.01.2020 1:11:29
In this episode Robert interviews Ketan Joshi all about his native land Australia and how the devastating bush fires there are pushing the government change and reformation. But will it happen? Don't forget, leave us a 5* rating and review on your favourite podcast player as it helps us get discovered and increases our reach to spread the sustainability message. And finally don't forget to subscri...
Why are EV's VERY GOOD news for UK Businesses in 2020 13.01.2020 56:38
In order to make sure that the show can further its reach on occasion we throw little business to business seminars and talks in selective locations around the UK to explain the benefit of renewable energy, EV's and sustainability to key decision makers within the business world. The most recent one was in late November in Manchester at our Business to Business mixer.. This panel discussion was ma...
Honda's Hybrid offerings, heavy charging cables and VW's investing MORE in EV technology 06.01.2020 38:41
Honda's EV offerings are Hybrid-centric, why is this a thing? Potentially sexist comments from a major OEM about heavy charging cables- really?! Carlos Ghosn's unorthodox escape, watch our video interview with him. UK has a renewable milestone set and VW are investing 50% MORE in their electric platform - believers or a shotgun marriage?
Can community energy be the answer? FC Live 2019 24.12.2019 32:27
Maddie welcomes Sarah Merrick from Ripple Energy, Hannah Stanley from Regen and Patrick Allcorn from BEIS to talk about the simple yet complex aspect of community energy. Can it be done, what are the challenges, is it worth it? Thank you so much for those who have shared this podcast with your friends, family colleagues. We are taking a couple of Monday mornings off, as i'm sure you are too. Don...
Electric Vehicle Myths Busted! - FC LIVE 2019 16.12.2019 32:04
In this live talk at Fully Charged Live on Saturday 9th June, Maddie spoke with three experts about "Electric Vehicles myths busted!". So on stage, Maddie welcomes Elinor Chalmers from EVA Scotland, Graeme Cooper from the National Grid, and Euan McTurk from Dukosi. So let's all get confirmation finally, that EV's can indeed get wet. Thank you to all our panelists with this talk, we all hope this...
Can Electric Vehicles compete? FC LIVE 2019 09.12.2019 38:44
In this live talk at Fully Charged Live on 9th June, Jonny spoke with an expert panel all about "Can electric cars compete". With the raising of popularity in Formula E, and our upcoming video where Jonny drove the 1st generation Formula E and looked at a refreshed Pininfarina Battista, motorsport might well be the next area of dominance for electric vehicles. So with me on stage was Beth Lily Geo...
Future disruptors to Energy & Transport - FC LIVE 2019 02.12.2019 33:57
In this live talk at Fully Charged Live on 8th June, Helen Czerski, does a wonderful job talking to an expert panel all about "Future disruptors to Energy & Transport". Alongside her in the Mega Theatre is Artur Sychov from Somnium Space, Patrick Bion from Arrival and Clare Jones from What 3 Words. This weeks podcast is supported by Oscar and Hamish - makers of premium tailored frunk/froot and t...
Nikola battery tech, Nissan Leaf after 72,000 miles, Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Morris van. 25.11.2019 57:33
Nikola trucks have recently announced a 1,000 mile battery for their soon to be in production ready ready trucks. Robert gives his feedback on his old Nissan Leaf, after it ticked over 72,000 miles. Jonny and Robert discuss the Ford Mustang Mach-E and maybe a mistake in it's naming, strategy. Also, they discuss the Morris commercial van that has been revealed. Lastly the book we have been working...
How to choose an electric car? FC LIVE 2019 18.11.2019 49:43
How do you go about choosing the right electric car for you? Well in this Fully Charged Live talk at another packed out Giga Theatre (over 800 people per session by the way), with a little help from Jonathan Porterfield from Eco Cars, Robyn Hester from DriveElectric & Matt Cleevely from Cleevely EV, we have a really good discussion about the pro's and con's of this tricky decision. To request Co...
FC LIVE 2019 - Why are Concept cars important? 11.11.2019 34:51
Why are cool concept cars important? Well in this Fully Charged Live talk at a packed out Giga Theatre at Silverstone, we found out why with a little help from Tessie Hartjes from Lightyear, Steve Wass from Peugeot, yes thats right Peugeot and Hugo Spowers from Riversimple. Fully Charged Podcast listeners can get 10% off at www.oscarandhamish.com with discount code: FULLYCHARGED You can also...
Green number plates, new Taycan models, Rivian's battery size, New charging technique and hybrid electric planes 04.11.2019 1:01:27
Welcome to the Fully Charged Podcast Green number plates, pros and cons. New Taycan models are incoming. Robert is very excited about the I.D.3. Rivian's battery size comparison. New charging technique will allow for 20 minute charge times rather than 60 minutes. Hybrid electric planes, are going big time. If you want to contact us podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk Articles New Porsches: http...
Autonomy in Paris with Benoît Jacob from Byton and Yael Rivkind from Otonomo 28.10.2019 51:27
Jonny and Robert were heading to Paris on the Eurostar last week and this was the reason why. They were heading off to "Autonomy in Paris" event, where they were scheduled in to interview Yael Rivkind from Otonomo and Benoît Jacob from Byton . Our first live podcast. One of many to come in the future. If you want to contact us podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk Articles: Patreon Links: https://ww...
Listener Q&A Special Why is it special? Because they are on the Eurostar 21.10.2019 57:44
Welcome to the Fully Charged Podcast Jonny and Robert are on the train to Paris, so why not join them as they read out listener questions and realise they actually know some stuff. Apologies for the audio, it's never good whilst in transit, it does get better we promise. If you want to contact us podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk Patreon Links: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow DON'T F...
FC LIVE 2019 - Make your own eco-home or retrofit your own? 14.10.2019 35:37
Maddie has recently moved house, and as well as that being a total logistical nightmare, which we don't wish on anyone, she wanted to make sure her new home has as small a carbon footprint as possible. So, with this in mind, at Fully Charged Live in June, Maddie really wanted to talk some industry experts about their options and to be reassured that it's not as daunting a task as she was originall...
Oh VW, you have been naughty haven't you (redux)! 07.10.2019 52:37
Welcome to the Fully Charged Podcast Jonny and Robert talk about VW and how their wrong doings might elevate the EV industry. Robert gives Jonny his thoughts on the new Renault Zoe. The uprising of recycling raw materials into car parts and trims. And urine, lots of urine… If you want to contact us podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk Patreon Links: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow DON'T FORGE...
Hinkley Point C costs, Teslas one million mile battery & we are reducing our carbon footprint 30.09.2019 19:24
Robert on a shoot in Sardinia where he is test driving the new Renault Zoe. Unfortunately he is not seeing much sign of renewable energy, so he questions the affordability of various sustainable resources and wonders if renewables really are made for the people at the people budgets, or is it still an elitist luxury. Fully Charged are doubling down on our carbon footprint with how we do reviews...
FC LIVE 2019 - "Clearing the Air" with Tim Smedley 23.09.2019 35:46
With the current climate, (no pun intended) I was made aware of a fantastic book by author Tim Smedley called "Clearing the Air". Why I wanted Tim to join us at FC Live was because he is a true believer that pollution in more urban areas is a real danger to adults and especially our children. So as well as Tim, late on we were joined by a very special guest, so stay tuned for appearance from a ver...
FC LIVE 2019 - The next wave: Fusion, Hydrogen, Tidal & Wave 16.09.2019 33:59
We have a duty to think about and indeed act on new resources of energy. We can't rest on our laurels and expect solar and wind to benefit the world so with this in mind and with an upcoming show coming out in the next couple of weeks about a new Fusion reactor we filmed in the Summer, we thought this Fully Charged Live 2019 talk might be the perfect introduction into it. I spoke to Chantal Nobs f...
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