Everything EV

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Welcome to Everything EV, the weekly podcast from EV Powered, your go-to podcast for all things electric!

Dive into the exciting world of electric travel with us, where we cover everything from electric cars and ebikes to electric scooters, electrically powered boats, and even planes. Tune in for industry insights, exclusive guest interviews, in-depth electric car reviews, thrilling motorsport coverage, and a few unexpected surprises along the way. Get plugged in and stay ahead with Everything Electric from EV Powered – your ultimate source for electrifying news and updates!

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185 episodes
Updated July 25

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Dec 15, 2023 · 25 min
Tackling affordability in the EV charging sector, with Tom Bloor
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.
Nov 30, 2023 · 17 min
Showcasing electric motorcycles at Motorcycle Live 2023
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.
Nov 23, 2023 · 33 min
EV battery mythbusting, with Dr Sara Ridley
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 sharing her perspective on what it’s like to be a woman in the sector and why we should be doing more to encourage women to join the EV industry.
Nov 15, 2023 · 30 min
Creating fully electric classic cars, with Peter Swain
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 for the future and his thoughts on the wider EV space.
Nov 9, 2023 · 26 min
Women and the electric vehicle industry, with George Thurman
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 done to encourage women to get behind the wheel of an EV.
Nov 2, 2023 · 23 min
Electrifying the marine tech industry, with Rory Trahair
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.
Oct 26, 2023 · 36 min
The making of an electric motorsport, with Rodi Basso
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.
Oct 19, 2023 · 15 min
99: Coming 'home' to the Nissan Formula E Team, with Oliver Rowland
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.
Oct 13, 2023 · 8 min
98: How common are electric vehicle fires? With Charlie Atkinson
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.
Sep 22, 2023 · 22 min
97: Something's fishy, Rishi! Reaction to 2030 ICE ban delay, with Joel Teague
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.
Sep 14, 2023 · 21 min
96: Electrifying iconic black cabs, with Chris Allen
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!
Sep 7, 2023 · 34 min
95: Tackling misinformation in the EV industry, with Quentin Willson
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 electric vehicle story, which started back in his Top Gear days, before discussing the pressing issue of misinformation within the electric vehicle sector.
Aug 17, 2023 · 23 min
94: The Electric Car Scheme, with Thom Groot
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.
Aug 10, 2023 · 12 min
93: A breakout season in Formula E, with Sacha Fenestraz
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 his teammate Norman Nato, as well as detailing what it’s like to be behind the wheel of a Formula E car.
Aug 4, 2023 · 25 min
92: Fleet electrification, with Mike Nakrani
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 how it can learn some important lessons from the likes of China and Norway, as well as explaining why time is running out for companies to electrify their fleets.
Jul 14, 2023 · 24 min
91: Why e-scooters are the way forward, with Oscar Morgan
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.
Jul 5, 2023 · 21 min
90: Preventing the 'unnecessary' scrapping of EVs, with Joe Holdsworth
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 industry, as well as sharing some insights into other technologies Metis is developing.
Jun 15, 2023 · 31 min
89: The EV charging blind-spot, with Joel Teague
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 on how to tackle that issue.
Jun 8, 2023 · 26 min
88: Electric vehicle charging in the UK, with Melanie Shufflebotham
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 infrastructure. Melanie is here to share the story behind Zap-Map, to detail the UK’s EV charging progress, and to share her views on the wider industry of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
May 25, 2023 · 28 min
87: Helping businesses switch to EVs, with Ben Thompson, Radius
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 make the switch to electric vehicles.