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From car-centric California to car-free Madrid—  @BenSullinsOfficial  Robert Llewellyn to explore life without a car, the truth behind Spain’s blackout, and why renewables get unfairly blamed. Robert and Ben also chat grid stability, energy misinformation, public transport, and how Europe puts people first while the US still builds for cars. Plus: the role of algorithms in clean tech media and framing outrage!  @fullychargedshow   @EverythingElectricShow   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: h

This week on the Everything Electric Podcast Robert Llewellyn, Jack Scarlett, and Imogen Bhogal sit down for a rare and relaxed behind-the-scenes chit chat. Join them for a meandering conversation about filming the pilot episode of Zapheap, super secretive EV launches in Europe, electric adventures in Canada and the big clanger - the brand new £3,750 EV grant! Enjoy!   @fullychargedshow   @EverythingElectricShow  Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-u

In this episode of The Everything Electric Podcast, we sit down with Michael Hurwitz — one of the most influential voices in clean transport and smart mobility. For over 15 years, Michael has shaped the future of transportation in the UK and beyond. He launched the UK’s national electric vehicle and driverless car programs for government, and later, at Transport for London (TfL), helped electrify thousands of buses, expanded EV charging infrastructure, introduced London’s e-scooter rental scheme, and led innovation and resilience efforts during the COVID crisis. Now advising major investors, fleets, startups, and infrastructure providers, Michael reflects on London’s journey to becoming a global leader in electric mobility. We discuss the impact of policies like the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), the real-world challenges of electrifying transport at scale, and the economic and political shifts needed to accelerate the clean transition for all vehicles. Why not come and join us at our next Everything Elec

In this episode of the Everything Electric Podcast, we sit down with Chris Stark, Head of the UK’s Mission Control for Clean Power 2030 within the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. From building the UK’s energy dashboard to delivering on ambitious targets, Chris takes us behind the scenes of the nation’s clean power revolution. We cover everything from offshore wind auctions and retrofitting homes, to the huge challenge of delivering 95% clean electricity by 2030. Listen to Chris' insights on:

 It’s been 15 years since Fully Charged first launched — and a lot has changed. In this special episode, Robert Llewellyn, Dan Caesar, and Imogen Bhogal gather in Robert’s kitchen to reflect on the journey from a YouTube side hustle to a global phenomenon. From the first EV reviews to launching 20+ events worldwide, they dive into the origins of the show, how the name “Everything Electric” came to be, the real story behind sponsored content and trust and what’s next for the Fully Charged Show....  @fullychargedshow   @EverythingElectricShow   0:00 Intro: 15 Years of Fully Charged  1:45 How Robert’s time in California inspired the show  4:30 Meeting engineers working on early EVs & Tesla  7:10 A pivotal episode of Top Gear...  8:30 The early days of making episodes with no budget  10:40 The moment Dan Caesar entered the picture  13:00 Leaving the fossil fuel industry to promote renewables  15:10 Why Fully Charged started doing live events  17:40 The first Fully Charged LIVE at Silverstone  20:25 From YouT

In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Imogen Bhogal sits down with Ed Miliband, the UK's Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. Miliband is on a mission to transform Britain into a clean energy superpower by 2030, aiming to cut bills, create jobs, and enhance energy security through zero-carbon electricity - despite being dubbed a "net zero zealot" by some newspapers.... They delve into the ambitious target of 95% clean energy by 2030 and explore the huge challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Ed discusses the government's current actions, the politicisation of climate action, and how they plan to bridge the gap between long-term goals and immediate benefits for households. When will those bills really start to come down?!  @EverythingElectricShow   @fullychargedshow  This episode is sponsored by Duracell Energy! Enter the Free Prize Draw to WIN your own Duracell Energy bunny here: https://www.duracellenergy.com/givaway/ Get a free quote for solar and battery from Duracell Ene

Could we power the entire world with clean energy, 24/7, just by tapping into the heat beneath our feet? According to Jamie Beard, founder of Project InnerSpace, the answer is a resounding yes! She believes we could produce 70-75% of global electricity and 100% of its heat using geothermal energy – without burning a single fossil fuel.   While less than 1% of the world's energy currently comes from this incredible source, Jamie reveals we're on the cusp of a "geothermal renaissance." Even more surprisingly, this renewable powerhouse has an 80-90% skill set overlap with the oil and gas industry, making it uniquely positioned to scale rapidly with existing talent and tools.   In this episode of the Everything Electric Show, Robert Llewellyn sits down with Jamie to unlock the immense potential of next-generation geothermal. From her legal background to working on oil rigs, Jamie's journey highlights how oil and gas expertise – and even fracking technology – could be the key to bringing clean, reliable geothermal

Battery storage is booming — but how does it really work, and why does it matter? In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Imogen sits down with Ed Porter from ⁨@modoenergy⁩ one of the UK's leading experts on battery energy storage systems (BESS), to demystify the critical role batteries are already playing in balancing the grid — and what’s still to come. From frequency regulation and price arbitrage to blackouts and the path to clean power by 2030, we explore how grid-scale batteries are transforming our energy system faster than you think. Ed shares his insights on: Why batteries are replacing gas in grid services — and slashing costs. What dynamic frequency response actually means How the UK went from 0 to 5.3 GW of battery storage — and where we go from here Why the “1.5-hour” battery duration isn't a limitation, but a smart design choice How we plan to survive “Dunkelflaute” and keep the lights on in winter. Enjoy! ⁨@fullychargedshow⁩ ⁨@EverythingElectricShow⁩ Find out more about the Modo E

In this exclusive episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Jaguar Managing Director Rawdon Glover shares the story behind the brand’s controversial 2024 rebrand. Glover gives us the inside track on why the iconic British marque halted UK car sales, pivoted to all-electric luxury, and ignited a storm of debate with a polarising teaser campaign that featured… no cars. From dealing with backlash to unveiling the striking Type 00 concept, this is an insight into the risk that comes with reinvention, the future of one of the UK’s most storied automotive brands and the company's conviction that they simply do not want to be loved by everyone. Enjoy!  ⁨@fullychargedshow⁩   ⁨@EverythingElectricShow⁩    00:00 A little recap  01:13 Ad break  01:30 Rawdon Glover, Managing Director Jaguar  02:33 Jaguar rebrand and Type 00  06:53 The design explained - practicality?!  15:18 A huge ruckus  19:54 A totally irrational purchase?  27:50 Who will buy the new Jaguars?  32:00 What about the traditional Jaguar fans?!  37:32 On

In this exclusive episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Imogen sits down with Michael Lohscheller, the newly appointed CEO of Polestar Cars. With a rich background spanning legacy giants like VW and Mitsubishi, to EV disruptors like Nikola and VinFast, Lohscheller shares his perspectives on navigating Polestar through a pivotal moment in the automotive industry and working towards profitability. Imogen and Michael delve into the challenges surrounding ramping up production and preparing for the launch of the Polestar 5 and 7, to tackling the impact of tariffs and global supply chain shifts. They also delve into Polestar’s strategy for sustainability, including its moonshot Polestar 0 project to create a truly climate-neutral vehicle, and what sets Polestar apart from competitors in an increasingly crowded EV market. Podcast or Michael's accidental 8 month performance review?! You decide!  @EverythingElectricShow   @fullychargedshow    This episode is sponsored by Duracell Energy! Enter the Free Prize Dra

In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Robert Llewellyn is joined by Steve Beattie, Head of Sales at BYD UK, to unpack the meteoric rise of the world's largest EV maker. From humble beginnings in battery manufacturing to selling over 4 million vehicles globally, BYD is rapidly transforming the electric vehicle landscape—and Europe is next. Steve and Robert discuss how BYD went from mobile phone batteries to EVs, the secrets behind BYD’s battery safety tech (hello, Blade Battery!) and the need for EV affordability, charging access, and the challenge of equitable adoption. Enjoy!  @fullychargedshow   @EverythingElectricShow   @byd.unitedkingdom This episode is sponsored by Duracell Energy! Enter the Free Prize Draw to WIN your own Duracell Energy bunny here: https://www.duracellenergy.com/givaway/    Get a free quote for solar and battery from Duracell Energy here: https://bit.ly/4i9ERid    Free Prize Draw Terms & Conditions can be found here: https://www.duracellenergy.com/wp-content/upload

In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Imogen Bhogal sits down with Seb Inglis-Jones, the co-founder and CEO of Maeving, the UK’s leading electric motorcycle manufacturer.  Seb shares the origin story of Maeving — from building a team of ex-Triumph and Norton engineers to hand-building retro-styled electric bikes in Coventry. They dive into the beauty of removable batteries, reviving two-wheeled mobility and manufacturing in the UK and, what it takes to convert even the most loyal of petrolheads to electric! Seb also explains how Maeving is expanding internationally — city by city — and why the joy, calm, and mindfulness of electric motorbiking is pulling in a new generation of riders.   This episode is sponsored by Duracell Energy! Enter the Free Prize Draw to WIN your own Duracell Energy bunny here: https://www.duracellenergy.com/givaway/ Get a free quote for solar and battery from Duracell Energy here: https://bit.ly/4i9ERid Free Prize Draw Terms & Conditions can be found here: https://ww

Fresh from the Australian election, Robert Llewellyn talks electrons with Janus' CEO, Lex Forsyth, about what they've achieved. Plus the opportunity to 'clean up' in the commercial vehicle market, and how Trump's tariff war has temporarily weakened the investment case for cleaner technologies. As mentioned in the podcast, Janus Electric is fundraising at present and more details can be found here: https://www.onmarket.com.au/offers/janus-electric/ The information contained herein is provided solely for informational and discussion purposes only and is not, and may not be relied on in any manner as investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell. The views expressed herein are opinions and projections only.   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Why are our episodes now sponsored? https://fullycharged.show/blog/dan-caesar-on-x-insta-youtube-and-why-we-made-a-contro[…]s-on-fully-charged-everything-electric-electric-vehicles-uk/ Support our Stop

In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Imogen Bhogal sits down with Lars Reger, CTO of NXP Semiconductors, to explore the critical role that chips play in the electric vehicle revolution. With the average EV containing around 10,000 semiconductors - 10 times more than an combustion car, these tiny silicon components are doing some seriously heavy lifting — from power & energy management, control systems, security, connectivity to autonomous driving and increasing amounts of AI.   NXP supplies chips to major automotive players around the globe, giving Lars a front-row seat to the transformation of electric mobility from the incumbents, to the new players and beyond. Together, they delve into what it really means to create a software-defined vehicle, the future of self-driving and the need for energy-efficient AI. Lars also shares what can be learnt from the global chip shortage and how it can be avoided from happening again. Enjoy!  @EverythingElectricShow   @fullychargedshow    00:00 Introduc

In this special episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, we’re coming to you live from the Giga Stage at Everything Electric Live London! With electric vehicles and stationary energy storage now firmly in the mainstream, what's next for battery technology? Are solid-state batteries the answer to everything, or will we need a variety of chemistries tailored to different use cases? Hosted by Dave Borlace of  @JustHaveaThink  , this fascinating panel brings together four brilliant minds in the world of battery research and innovation:

Fully Charged's 'top two' tackle the thorniest topics in this thought-provoking tete-a-tete. Don't forget to fill in EVUK's Rapid Survey - Drivers Attitudes To All-Electric Vehicles here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W2CBK6D  Electric Vehicles UK, and the whole Fully Charged Show team, will be at Everything Electric LONDON this Wednesday, Thursday & Friday and we would love to meet you. Tickets can be purchased here: https://uk.everythingelectric.show/london  Please note your data will be stored and managed according to Data Protection regulations by Fully Charged Show Ltd and will not be shared with 3rd party recipients     Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Why are our episodes now sponsored? https://fullycharged.show/blog/dan-caesar-on-x-insta-youtube-and-why-we-made-a-contro[…]s-on-fully-charged-everything-electric-electric-vehicles-uk/ Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: h

In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Imogen sits down with Johan du Plessis, CEO and founder of Tepeo, to explore how his company is transforming zero-carbon home heating. Tepeo's Zero Emission Boiler (ZEB) is a smart, efficient, and affordable alternative to a heat pump, designed to seamlessly replace a traditional gas boiler without the need for costly home upgrades. The technology itself makes perfect sense, but building a climate tech business—let alone scaling one—is anything but simple. Johan delves into the key challenges and what’s needed to accelerate the adoption of electric heating, from tax incentives for heat batteries to making electricity more affordable. He also highlights the crucial role of energy storage in balancing the grid and unlocking a truly sustainable energy system. As the world moves toward full electrification, Johan shares his vision for the future of home heating and explains why innovation in this space is critical for a cleaner, greener planet.  @fullychargedshow

From pioneering the Nissan LEAF to shaping the future of electrification, Dr. Andy Palmer has seen it all. In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Imogen Bhogal sits down with the legendary automotive leader to discuss: ⚡The untold story of the Nissan LEAF – how it almost didn’t happen ⚡The two tribes inside Nissan: those who believed in EVs vs. those who didn’t ⚡How China’s long-term strategy gave it an unshakable lead in the EV race ⚡The UK’s missing industrial strategy & why political instability is stalling investment ⚡How cheaper electricity is the key to mainstream EV adoption ⚡The future of batteries – solid-state, LFP, and energy storage Andy Palmer doesn’t hold back on why Nissan fell behind, how legacy automakers are lobbying against progress, and what the UK must do to remain competitive in the EV space.  @fullychargedshow   @EverythingElectricShow    Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel: https://

How is the UK really performing on its net zero goals? Can the UK make electricity cheaper and fairer for all? In this episode of the Fully Charged Show podcast, Imogen sits down with Dr. James Richardson, Chief Economist at the Climate Change Committee, to break down the UK's progress, challenges, and the future of decarbonisation. They discuss the seventh carbon budget, the phasing out of fossil fuels, and the role of electrification in transport, heating, and industry. Dr. Richardson shares insights into policy gaps, energy efficiency, and the true cost of electricity, explaining what must happen to make net zero a reality.   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show  Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Why are our episodes now sponsored? https://fullycharged.show/blog/dan-caesar-on-x-insta-youtube-and-why-we-made-a-contro[…]s-on-fully-charged-everything-electric-electric-vehicles-uk/ Support our StopBurningStuff campa

After a year of not talking (on the podcast), Founder, Robert Llewellyn and CEO, Dan Caesar, talk 'everything electric' from Australia to Britain, Canada to China, and everywhere in between. From products to politics, celebrating 15 'fully charged' yrs, and even an all-electric scrapheap reboot.   Everything Electric SYDNEY's 'watershed moment' for EV uptake: https://thedriven.io/2025/03/14/watershed-moment-record-crowds-at-australias-biggest-electric-vehicle-show/ Everything Electric LONDON, VANCOUVER, SOUTH, MELBOURNE - www.EverythingElectric.Show   Fully Charged SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/user/fullychargedshow Everything Electric SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/c/EverythingElectricShow Everything Electric AUSTRALASIA - https://www.youtube.com/@everythingelectricaustralasia ZAPHEAP! Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zapheap/zapheap Electric Vehicles UK - https://electricvehicles.uk/ EVUK's 'Cost of Driving Electric' - https://electricvehicles.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Electric-vehi