The EVs for Everyone Podcast

Melinda Zabritski, Head of Automotive Financial Insights at Experian and Jamie Butters, Executive Editor at Automotive News join the show today for the highly anticipated maiden voyage of the "EVs for Everyone with Experian" miniseries! Press play to hear both Melinda and Jamie's hot takes on current EV trends shaping the electric vehicle market, based on Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance...

Joseph Nagle, Head of Corporate Strategy at Pando Electric, is on the show today to (finally!) talk about the long-debated issue of EV charger access in apartments and multifamily homes. This issue has been at the forefront of the "objection" list to go full BEV, so naturally, I was eager to have Joseph on the show to talk about this important issue. Press play on this episode to learn how socket-...

Mike DiNucci, CRO of AmpUp, and Dean Spacht, Executive Director at EVSE, join the show today to talk about their innovative new partnership that's helping to revolutionize EV charging in urban settings. Press play to hear how their collaboration has led to the implementation of Level 2 EV chargers on streetlight poles in Los Angeles, (and 5 other cities across the U.S.) which has enhanced accessib...

Huzzah! I'm so flippin' excited to *finally* announce the show is partnering with Experian. Starting in October, we are launching a new monthly mini podcast series called "EVs For Everyone with Experian" featuring unfiltered conversations about electric vehicles - and you wanna know the best part? Experian is now the exclusive provider of electric vehicle data to The EVs for Everyone Podcast which...

Molly Boigon, Tech and Innovation Reporter from Automotive News, is on the show today to talk about the 2024 Mobility Consumer Index (MCI) from EY which finds that 34% of U.S. consumers planning to buy a car in the next two years are considering an EV which is down from 48% a year ago. The two biggest concerns? Battery replacement costs and charging accessibility. While it's true that early adopte...

Ryan Else, Corporate Fixed Operations Director at Eide Auto Group in North Dakota, joins the show today to talk about the role of service and collision in the electric vehicle space (imagine that!) Although North Dakota has one of the lowest rates of EV adoption in the country, Ryan openly discusses his expectations for the future of fixed operations involving electric drivetrains. Will it include...

Happy World EV Day, my friend! Now let's go read some mean comments on the interwebs (or X to be exact) and have a laugh or two. The EV4E fall conference schedule is below, will I see you there? I sure hope so! ______ September 24 - 25 / MOVE America - Austin, TX https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/move-america/index.stm ______ October 16-17 / NVLA - Clearwater Beach, FL https://www.nvla.org/page...

Stefon Crawford, Partner at GM Ventures and Jimmy Douglas, Founder and CEO at Plug are on the show today to talk *all things* autotech investing. GM Ventures invests in early-stage companies, with a flexible approach to stage, check size ($2-10 million), and strategic alignment. What's even more exciting is that GM Ventures often becomes the first customer of the companies it invests in,...

Nick King, Insight Director at Auto Trader UK and Scott Case, CEO of Recurrent, join the show today to discuss the UK's electric vehicle landscape, noting only 4% of the 35 million vehicles being driven are electric. Despite EVs being well-suited to the UK's relatively short average travel distances, range anxiety and an intense resistance to change keep some consumers hesitant. Nick also discusse...

Chris Chandler, Vice Chair of the Emerald Valley EV Association, a PR / communications professional and a seasoned EV driver and advocate with over 250,000 electric miles driven, joins the show today to discuss the untapped benefits of EV ownership in rural areas. Chris, who has firsthand experience as a communications manager for a rural electric utility, shares how her efforts have led to a surg...

Ruben Creus, CEO of REVO ZERO, joins the show today to explore the limitations of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and presents an alternative: plug-in fuel cell (pFC) technology. The pFC system, as featured in REVO ZERO's concept vechiles, combines the advantages of BEVs for short trips with the extended range of hydrogen fuel for longer journeys, offering up to 700 miles of range and a refuelin...

Michael Dunne, CEO of Dunne Insights, and the leading authority on the automotive market in China is on the show today and I cannot be more excited! He’s an author, podcaster, contributor for Wall Street Journal Asia, Automotive News, Axios & Forbes, so you know Michael has the street cred! On this episode, Michael and I discussed the dramatic shift in China's automotive market, where global a...

Austin Conroy, Director of Fixed Operations at Rohrman Auto Group, which ranks as one of the top family-owned auto groups in the U.S. joins the show today to share his insights on preparing his dealerships for electric vehicles and his personal journey with the Kia EV9, which he documented on LinkedIn (be sure to follow Austin on LinkedIn as well!) He offers a candid perspective on what it's *real...

In this episode, James Bell, Head of Corporate Communications at Kia America, and Jimmy Douglas, CEO of Plug, discuss the broader aspects of EV and its adoption in the U.S. (so buckle up and take notes!) Highlights include auto dealers' role in Kia's electrification roadmap, the impact of 800v charging technology on Kia's electric vehicle line up, and its implications for the used EV market. Essen...

Molly Boigon, Tech and Innovation Reporter at Automotive News is on the show today to talk about her article which highlighted several leading automakers, who were initially enthusiastic about exclusively transitioning to EVs, and are now adjusting their strategies due to various challenges including slow sales growth, high vehicle prices, and political uncertainties. General Motors and Ford have...

Emil Nusbaum, VP of Strategy, Government and Regulatory Affairs at the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) along with Scott Packard, Director of Business Development & Project Leadership at Smartville join the show today to demystify what exactly is going on with EV battery recycling these days. Emil discusses the challenges faced by auctioneers, resellers, dismantlers, and recyclers, and h...

Keane Storey, Director of Business Development at Chapman Auto Group is on the show today, along with DriveItAway's CEO, John Possumato, to talk about their innovative new partnership that's helping subprime buyers get access to personal transportation through a subscription program that empowers renters to become owners (and loyal customers). Keane talks about how this program solves multiple pro...

Kristen Richter, Senior Manager EV Practice at J.D. Power is on the show today to talk about the Automotive News article that dropped last week titled, "Electric cars cost less than similar gas cars over 5 years." Despite high sticker prices, EVs had a cost advantage over gasoline counterparts in 48 states, according to J.D. Power. And yes, for the record, everyone lost their minds over this artic...

Gregg Ciocca, VP of Ciocca Automotive and Mike Champagne, VP of Sales and Marketing at Advanta-Star Automotive Research are on the show today to talk all things front-line EV retail. Press play to hear from Gregg Ciocca (Jr.) whose name is on 53 dealerships that account for $2 billion in annual sales, employ more than 2,000 associates, and have satisfied countless customers throughout the Greater...

The vibes were vibing when Al Salas, CEO of EcoAuto and Susan O'Rourke VP of Business Development at Plug, joined me to talk things EV sales and service! Turns out one of the biggest reasons why EcoAuto has been so wildly successful in selling EVs (all over the U.S.) is because Al's business model is extremely intentional when it comes to EV service. Al's dealership distinguishes itself by being a...

Brazilian professional racing driver, Lucas DiGrassi, joined me live at the Portland International Raceway the day before the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship for ABT CUPRA and, holy cow, did we have an awesome chat! We explored motorsport's dual role as entertainment and a technology incubator, particularly emphasizing its historical impact on everyday automotive features and the current focu...

Jamie Butters, Executive Editor at Automotive News is *back* on the show today to talk about the infamous McKinsey & Co.'s Mobility Consumer Pulse Study for 2024, which found that 46% of EV owners in the U.S. said they were "very" likely to switch back to owning a gas-powered vehicle in their next purchase. In case you didn't already know, this survey absolutely ROCKED the EV world (to pu...

Celebrating 100 episodes of the EV4E podcast with an “All In One Mega Episode” which was recorded at MOVE London with four fantastic auto industry leaders from all over the world. Press play on this episode and listen to thought provoking insights from  from Matt Muilenburg (Coltura), Nick King (Auto Trader UK), Dominique Massonie (NIO) and Jan Sieper (EY). Pop the champagne cuz we're 100 epi...

Chris Shigas, ABB Head of Communications in the United States, announced today the ABB NASCAR Electrification Innovation Partnership and will reveal a new EV prototype at the 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race. This partnership brings together world leaders in EV technology and auto racing to advance NASCAR’s strategic ambitions across electrification. As part of the partnership, ABB in the United St...

During MOVE London, I was joined by Gianluca Corbellini, CEO of Hive Power, and Vince Bartal, VP of eMobility at Interv_l, to delve into the buzz around smart charging and its implications for Europe's EV sector. We discussed how the fluctuating energy prices pose significant risks of escalating costs, especially for fleets and personal EVs without controlled charging strategies. Gianluca highligh...