The EVs for Everyone Podcast

Is buying a used Tesla for you? Have you been toying with the idea of maybe snagging one of those Model 3's that are under $20k from Hertz right now? Well, here's what I can tell you for sure: My guest (and good friend!) Michele Pierog, CSO of Park My Fleet certainly loves her used Tesla Model Y and spills all the tea about her used Tesla buying experience. The good, the bad and the...interesting....

Even though insurance isn't the most super sexy topic in the EV universe, I'm sure you'll learn a thing or two from Paul Smith, COO of DigiSure today. Press play to hear Paul discuss the rise of car subscriptions in the EV ecosystem, why they're a flexible and hassle-free alternative to traditional car ownership and the challenges associated with insurance for various mobility models. Paul also hu...

Ever wonder how property managers of apartment complexes and condos are handling EV charging? Well, if they're smart, they're already working with Marina Hod from Wevo Energy! Press play to learn more about the importance of efficient and cost-effective EV charging from the comfort of "whatever-you-call-home," all while considering energy management and driver experience. While I admit there is a...

"In business, we have the ability to do good while being good at what we do." On this first episode of 2024, I'm so excited to introduce you to Natalie King, CEO of Dunamis Charge, an EV charging station manufacturer based in Detroit, Michigan. Press play to learn more about Natalie's mission to empower underserved communities through accessible EV infrastructure as she and her team literally "wal...

We're wrapping up 2023 with John O'Dell, former business writer at the Los Angeles Times and now contributor for Forbes and TrueCar (talk about going out with a bang!) Press play on this episode to hear how John transitioned from the world of traditional journalism to starting The Green Car Guy website which highlights the auto industry's shift towards EVs and alternative fuel vehicles. Stay tuned...

This episode was recorded on-site during Used Car Week 2023 and features Matt Jones, Senior Director of Brand and Industry at TrueCar. Matt tells it like it is and points out that consumers in the EV market are already well-informed and instead need an action plan to better understand the EV market. Matt also highlights the importance of tailoring the retail experience to meet the needs of differe...

This episode was recorded on location at Used Car Week 2023 and features Jameel Ghata, Chief Strategy Officer at PAVE, a company that provides automated condition reports offering greater insight into a vehicle's physical condition and Jimmy Douglas, CEO at Plug, an online marketplace that facilitates wholesale buying and selling of used EVs among a network of dealers and fleet operators. Thi...

This episode was recorded on location at Used Car Week 2023 and features John Foley, Co-founder and President of Recharged, a used EV marketplace which provides a comprehensive and streamlined experience for buyers and sellers. John highlights the different types of customers that Recharged sees, including repeat buyers, committed buyers, and the EV-curious, ( because yeah, aren't we all a little...

What was once a complete burden for any new EV owner, "at home" Level 2 charging installation has now been simplified and transformed into an amazing experience, courtesy of the brilliant minds at Treehouse. Press play to hear Alex David, Co-founder and COO of Treehouse discuss their innovative solution to a problematic EV retail experience through the use of their machine learning algorithm that...

Volkswagen of America helped coordinate a vehicle loaner for this episode from Volkswagen North Scottsdale. THE MOST anticipated episode of the season is finally here and I can't think of a better way to celebrate the *ONE YEAR* anniversary of The EVs for Everyone Podcast than with three of my favorite guests: Igor Skinder, National Operations and Strategy Manager at Volkswagen of America, Jimmy D...

Arun Kumar, Partner and Managing Director at AlixPartners discusses the future of EVs and their impact on the automotive industry. During the episode, Arun highlights the potential reduction in labor hours required to assemble EVs compared to traditional vehicles, along with the challenges faced by the UAW and OEMs in negotiating for job security and maintaining production levels. Arun also acknow...

Tasia Malakasis shares her career journey from working in startups to buying and scaling a cheese company to her role as CEO of CO.LAB, a startup accelerator in Chattanooga, focusing on electrification and clean mobility. During the episode, Tasia talks about CO.LAB's Sustainable Mobility program that focuses on the future movement of people, goods, energy, and data. The program's goal is to selec...

Stefanie Padgett, Senior Vice President of Utility, Automotive OEM, and Electric EV Fleet at Rhythmos is on the show this week and raises an interesting point: just because you register a car somewhere doesn't mean it's charging there. Stefanie also highlights the challenges faced by utilities in identifying EVs, managing their impact on the grid and emphasizes the need for real-time monitoring an...

Hari Nayar, VP of Fleet Electrification & Sustainability at Merchants Fleet is on the show this week and discusses the importance of taking a consultative approach when customizing strategies for different fleets, considering factors such as geography, climate, terrain, and payload. The issue of public charging infrastructure is also discussed, with customized charging infrastructure on fleet...

This episode was recorded live from the Wards Intelligence living room (aka the AutoTech Electrification conference in Detroit) with George Ayres from AutoMobility Advisors. Press PLAY to hear more about George's background in the automotive industry and as well as his insights from panel discussions on consumer adoption of EVs and the commercial side of electrification. He also talks about his ex...

This episode was recorded on location at AutoTech Electrification Detroit 2023 with John Possumato, noted automotive industry authority, who discussed the intersection of retail and electrification amidst a massive EV sales "slow down." John shares key insights from a panel of experts, including embracing over-the-air updates in fixed operations and the low number of dealerships selling EVs in the...

This is the final episode recorded on location at MOVE America 2023 with Nathan Yang, Chief Product Officer at Flo, who shares his journey into revolutionizing the public charging experience. Through extensive surveys and interviews with EV drivers, Flo identified a major problem: existing charging networks were designed without considering the user experience. As a result, Nathan has been leading...

This episode was recorded on location at MOVE America 2023 with Adam Woolway, Head of EV at Parkopedia, who discusses electrification and the challenges in the EV industry. Adam shares his background and experience in the EV space, starting with his involvement with Plugsurfing, a company aimed at overcoming the fragmented European EV charging landscape, to his current role at Parkopedia, focused...

This episode was recorded on location at MOVE America 2023 and features Eran Rozenfeld, VP North America of Driivz. Press PLAY to hear Eran discuss the electrification industry and the role of Driivz in supporting EV charging networks. as he highlights the challenges faced in public charging infrastructure and how Driivz addresses them through their digital platform. Eran also emphasizes the impor...

In this episode, Joseph Vellone from ev.energy discusses the concept of smart charging and how EV owners can schedule charging during off-peak hours to earn cash for avoiding peak hours as well as the concept of vehicle grid integration and how EVs can become an asset to the power grid by contributing to its resilience during a heatwave. Joseph also demystifies bidirectional charging, and vehicle-...

In this episode, Nick Casas from Enchanted Rock discusses the essential considerations that fleet owners and managers must be aware of while transitioning to electrify their fleets, including finding the right vehicles, chargers, infrastructure, and addressing the challenges of keeping the fleet operational during power outages. Connect with Elena https://evs4everyone.com/ https://www.linkedin.com...

Brandon Bartneck from the Future of Mobility Podcast is on the show today to talk about all of the exciting developments that are happening in electric vehicle technology. During the episode, we delve into the advancements in battery technology, such as solid-state and lithium silicon, and how these improvements are driving the decarbonization of various industries. Brandon also dispels the myth t...

Press play to hear my interview with Alex Mitchell, Senior Advisor of the Los Angles Clean Tech Incubator and founder of Full Turn Capital. Alex discusses his views on the future of EVs with a focus on affordability, recent federal tax incentives, and dispelling common myths. In the episode, Alex also acknowledges the high costs of EVs have deterred mainstream adoption, however, he is optimistic t...

In this episode, Elena interviews Daniel Kim, COO of Carmigo, an online marketplace connecting individual sellers with a network of buyers all over the country. During the episode, you'll hear about Daniel's unique journey in the automotive industry as well as his views on EVs, underscoring the need for specialization in electric vehicles due to high depreciation rates and market volatility. Danie...

Today is John Possumato's birthday! And in honor of my favorite person's day of birth, I'm featuring our discussion from the Auto Intel Summit in which we talk about the breaking news about the federal tax incentive for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), revealing a major loophole that dealers can take advantage of to get the full $7,500 tax credit. We explore how this loophole can imp...