The Fully Charged Show

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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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Oct 12, 2026

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Episodes

Electric Vehicle Myths Busted! - FC LIVE 2019 16.12.2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

FC LIVE 2019 - Classic Car Conversions 09.09.2019

On this episode of the show, I desperately wanted to have a talk about EV conversions on the Giga stage. This niche market has sprung from almost nowhere to be a highly valued and potentially lucrative business model for people, and also with my experience converting cars to EV's I invited some of the top people I know to come and talk with me on stage. So the panelists I chose were Richard Morgan...

FC LIVE 2019 - How to have a Fully Charged Career 02.09.2019

Now with this talk Maddie explores the topic of "How to have a Fully Charged career". With it being school results time, we thought it was a good time for those young folks, with the world at their feet, to potentially think about a career within this up and coming sector, new energy and sustainability. So with this in mind Maddie talks to David Hunt from Hyperion, Melanie Shufflebotham from Zap M...

Robert's Fracking Musings & FC LIVE 2019 - Streetwise solar, storage and charging for suburban EV drivers 27.08.2019

With the recent weather the UK is currently receiving Robert gives us an update with solar energy and how wonderful it can be, when utilised correctly. He also gives us his thoughts on the recent earthquakes in the UK - fracking does seem have after affects after all! Talk starts at 13.06 Now back onto the talk, Robert is joined in the Giga Theatre with Chris Pateman-Jones from Connected Kerb, Chr...

FC LIVE 2019 - Electric Planes, Trains & Nautical Vessels 19.08.2019

Welcome to the Fully Charged Show Podcast with Helen Czerski,   As you might well know Fully Charged covers a lot of subjects, especially EVs and modernised energy. But, did you know that some of our most popular episodes are about the more different forms of transport, such as electric ferry crossings, plane battery technology and solar trains. So I thought it apt, that at Fully Charged Live 2019...

FC LIVE 2019: Vehicle to grid; who, how, where & when... 12.08.2019

On this podcast we focus on vehicle to grid, who, how, where and when. We spoke about this on day two at FC Live 2019. I was joined in the Giga Theatre with top panellists, Tom Pakenham from Kaluza, Simon Daniel from Moixa and finally Robin Berg from We Drive Solar. Patreon: A quick thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all...

FC LIVE 2019: How to live an electric life 05.08.2019

Fully Charged Live 2019 hosted a tonne of talks, this one Robert talks to the select panel about "How to live an electric life" in the Giga Theatre.   Panellists are Chantelle Shearing from Jaguar Landrover, Will Vooght from Tonik and Niall Riddell from EDF energy. As with previous talks im afraid the Q&A section of this was not recored properly, so the Producer of the Show lends his tones so you...

Ford F150's stunt, Tesla in car cables, UK car sales slump and electric JCB's 29.07.2019

Welcome to the Fully Charged Show Podcast.   Robert and Jonny are back in front of the mics talking to each other and they cover a huge array of topics with their classic off-topic banter.   In this episode, Robert and Jonny react to Ford's electric F150 stunts. Robert talks to Jonny about the new 12mW turbine technology. Tesla invents a new in car cable management efficiency system. Robert talks...

FC LIVE 2019 - How to stop burning money; efficiency & heat at home 22.07.2019

Jonny's turn for a Fully Charged Live 2019 talk. He admits he is slightly new to this subject, as he discuss's  How to stop burning money; efficiency & heat at home and not cars and EV's. Jonny is currently in the process of making key decisions about his property and how to make it more green and carbon neutral. Heating and efficiency is a huge going forward at being sustainable, so this is why J...

FC Live 2019 - What's the same as a cheeseburger? Why what we eat matters… 15.07.2019

Finally Maddie Moate debuts on the podcast. This podcast carries on the Fully Charged Live talks on 7th, 8th and 9th June 2019. This particular talk was recorded on the 7th June and is titled What's the same as a cheeseburger? Why what we eat matters… I was delighted to put forward this idea after I had written my article for the upcoming Fully Charged Almanac 2020, and with the excellent panelist...

Batteries - are they ethical, recyclable and sustainable? 08.07.2019

Welcome to the Fully Charged Show Podcast. Robert heads up a panel discussion about battery ethics and recycling batteries. How it's done and why it will help all of us. Simon Moores from Benchmark and Mark Newman form Bernstein lead the discussion. We learn about cobalt free batteries. What is the impact of making batteries ethical to the larger OEM's and how it will affect everything around us....

FC Live 2019 - What you need to know about particulate & tyre pollution 01.07.2019

From our ongoing series of talks at Fully Charge LIVE 2019 at Silverstone. Helen Czerski chairs a lively conversation about particulates and tyre pollution and how governments and subsequent initiatives can help or hinder progress in out most populated of cities. Patreon: A quick thank you to all our Patroen supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our...

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