Everything EV

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 infrast...

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...

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 el...

This week, I’m joined by Tom Bloor, the managing director of Manchester-based EV charging company, evac. 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 sharin...

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...

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...

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 e...

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. 

This week, we’re joined by one half of Nissan Formula E Team's driver lineup, Sacha Fenestraz. This year, Sacha secured one pole position and two fourth placed finishes in his debut season in Formula E, but despite some impressive performances, he admits that he still has a lot to learn. In this interview, Sacha reflects on the season as a whole and gives us an insight into his relationship with h...

In this episode, we’re joined by Mike Nakrani, the CEO of fleet electrification firm, Vev. Having previously worked for the likes of Ford and bp, where he was Vice President of Mobility and Electrification, Mike has been involved in the industry for a number of years and extensive international experience in the electric vehicle sector. Here, Mike discusses the UK’s electrification movement and ho...

This week, we’re joined by Oscar Morgan, CEO of e-scooter company, Bo. Founded in 2019 by former Williams Advanced Engineering and Jaguar Land Rover designers, Bo is on a mission to transform mobility, and Oscar is here to share the story behind Bo, to discuss the many benefits of e-scooters and to give his opinion on the role of e-scooters in the UK’s transition to electric vehicles.

In this episode, we’re joined by Joe Holdsworth of Metis Engineering. Joe is here today to talk about the development of Metis Engineering’s Cell Guard technology, which has been designed to prevent the unnecessary scrappage of electric vehicles, with a sensor that can provide data on the condition of an EV battery.  Joe outlines the many benefits of Cell Guard, where it will be used in the EV ind...

This week, we're joined by Joel Teague, co-founder of community charging platform, Co-Charger. Joel is here to discuss alternative base charging, or in his words, the EV charging blind spot.  In this episode, Joel explains how the fascination with public charging infrastructure is alienating a large proportion of the population that has yet to switch to electric vehicles, before sharing his views...

This week, we speak to Melanie Shufflebotham, the director and co-founder of EV charge point mapping service, Zap-Map. Zap-Map has become one of the most important parts of an EV drivers life, helping users locate charge points all across the country, providing map data with real-time chargers status, payment services and up-to-date insights on the UK’s rollout of electric vehicle charging infrast...

This week, we're joined by Ben Thompson, the Corporate Development Director of Radius. Radius is a global company that helps businesses navigate to a sustainable future and Ben is responsible for leading the EV & Energy business, providing customers with EV charging solutions.  He is here today to talk about the different services that Radius has to offer to businesses and fleets looking to ma...

In today’s episode, we ask if Australia is the next big in the EV world? And to help answer that question, we have Dr Scott Dwyer, the research director for the institute for sustainable futures at the university of technology Sydney.  Scott details the current landscape of electric vehicles in Australia and outlines some of the biggest challenges it faces in its transition to EVs, before giving h...

This week, we're joined by Ben Hugh of Vestel UK. Ben joins the podcast to discuss the growth of Vestel, a Turkish electronics company that has recently launched its own EV charger. Here, Ben outlines the ambitions of the company, whilst also sharing his thoughts on the wider electric vehicle charging industry.