Best EV Café Takeaway Podcasts (2025)

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121: James Rooney, Network Rail 46:21

5h ago46:21

46:21

Join us for a conversation with James Rooney, Head of Road Fleet at Network Rail, as he shares the real challenges and triumphs of transitioning Britain's largest rail infrastructure fleet to electric vehicles. With 9,800 vehicles under his management and a government mandate for 100% electric by 2027, James reveals the honest truth about meeting a…

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120: Go Go Paua Rangers! Niall Riddell on Making EV Charging Easier 47:46

7d ago47:46

47:46

Join us this week on The EV Café Podcast as we sit down with Niall Riddell, CEO and Co-Founder of Paua, to explore the critical role of payment and charging solutions in accelerating business EV adoption. Niall shares insights into how Paua is revolutionising the fleet charging experience, making it seamless for businesses to manage their electric …

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119: Rosario Surace: Navigating EV Infrastructure with Drax 36:20

14d ago36:20

36:20

This week we're joined by Rosario Surace, EV Charging Specialist at Drax Group. Rosario shares his expertise on supporting organisations with their transition to electric vehicles, from infrastructure planning to fleet management. We dive into the challenges of commercial vehicle charging, the importance of destination charging, and how Drax is hel…

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118: Ian Plummer, Auto Trader UK 58:26

21d ago58:26

58:26

This week we're joined by Ian Plummer, Commercial Director at Auto Trader UK, who shares his extensive automotive industry expertise and vision for an electric future. Ian discusses Auto Trader's pivotal role in the UK's automotive marketplace, offering fascinating insights into EV adoption trends, the impact of Chinese manufacturers, and the evolv…

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117: On The Pull: A Conversation With Adam Bishop 51:58

28d ago51:58

51:58

This week, JC and Paul chat with Adam Bishop, two-time Britain's Strongest Man winner and IVECO brand ambassador. Adam discusses his journey from rugby player to strongman competitor, his remarkable recovery from an Achilles injury, the occasional novelty of eating "normal human food", and his partnership with IVECO, including setting a world recor…

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116: Getting Tyre Sustainability and Cost Back on Track with ENSO 1:02:09

1M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

This week JC and Paul are joined by Gunnlaugur Erlendsson, the founder and CEO of Enso Tyres—the world's first premium tyre brand dedicated to electric vehicles. G shares his journey of revolutionising the tyre industry by creating products that not only extend EV range but also significantly reduce tyre pollution. With a staggering 2 billion tires…

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115: Power Play: Chris Hazell on Felten, ChargeQube 1:06:40

1M ago1:06:40

1:06:40

This week JC and Paul are joined by Chris Hazell, Co-founder & CEO of Fellten, a pioneering force in the EV space. Chris takes us behind the scenes of their brand new ChargeQube - a mobile Battery Energy Storage System that could transform how fleets approach EV charging by combining second-life Tesla batteries with intelligent power management to …

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114: Kirsty Pendelton: AA and Green Fleet EV Champion 48:51

2M ago48:51

48:51

This week we chat with Kirsty Pendleton, Head of B2B Marketing at The AA, celebrating the organisation's 120-year legacy while exploring their evolution toward sustainable transport. Kirsty shares insights on balancing The AA's trusted heritage with innovation, discusses their journey toward electrification, and reveals how they're supporting busin…

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113: Wind To Wheel: John Fairlie on The UK’s Renewable Future 59:50

2M ago59:50

59:50

This week we welcome John Fairlie, Managing Director of AW Renewables (part of AW Group), who shares his journey in revolutionising renewable energy. John discusses his pioneering "wind-to-wheel" project at Checkley Wood—the first site directly connecting wind turbines to EV charging stations, offering power at just 39p/kWh! With 20% of the UK's on…

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112: Electrifying Legacy: Chris Welch on Running a Near-Century Old Organisation 56:58

2M ago56:58

56:58

This week Paul and John welcome Chris Welch, Managing Director of Welch Group. As a fourth-generation leader of this 91-year-old family business, Chris shares how his transport company has become a pioneering "lighthouse" in the logistics decarbonisation journey. With refreshing candour, he reveals how their innovative approach to electric vehicles…

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111: Fraser Crichton Returns 48:50

2M ago48:50

48:50

This week we welcome back Fraser Crichton, Dundee City Council's award-winning Fleet Manager. Fraser discusses the evolution of Dundee's EV infrastructure over the past year, particularly highlighting the challenging transition from public-funded charging systems to public-private partnerships. He shares insights about the 20-year contracts being n…

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110: Will Reeves: 25 Years of Innovation at The CV Show 38:39

3M ago38:39

38:39

Paul and JC sit down with Will Reeves, Commercial Vehicle and Bus, Coach & Minibus Section Manager at SMMT, for an energetic discussion about the upcoming Commercial Vehicle Show 2025. Will shares exciting insights about the show's 25th anniversary celebration, including new vehicle launches, the latest in zero-emission technology, and the event's …

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109: Ric Boullemier: Sustainable Dad 49:07

3M ago49:07

49:07

Paul and John sit down with Ric Boullemier, Director of Generate Media. Ric shares insights into his journey from journalism to founding a creative agency focused on telling compelling stories in the EV space. Ric's innovative approach to video content, his philosophy on finding everyone's "superpower," and his commitment to sustainability as a dad…

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108: Hauling into the Future: Stephen Hards on the RHA's Mission to Support Road Transport 59:33

3M ago59:33

59:33

Hosts Paul and JC welcome Stephen Hards from the Road Haulage Association (RHA). Stephen shares his passion for the transportation industry and his journey from IT support to Head of Operations at the RHA. The conversation explores the organisation's frameworks, values, pillars, and priorities—that guides their support for the road haulage industry…

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107: Ian Mills: Engineering Passion and Spirit 1:00:40

3M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

John and Paul sit down with Ian Mills, Managing Director at RBW EV Cars. Ian shares his remarkable journey from a Lucas apprentice to motorsport engineering—including developing KERS systems for Formula One and Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes. He discusses how Spirit EV now offers comprehensive electric conversion solutions for classic vehicles, providin…

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106: Matt Eisenegger: Connecting Industry Dots at the CV Show 50:47

4M ago50:47

50:47

This week Paul and JC welcome Matt Eisenegger, a true commercial vehicle industry veteran and media partner for the CV Show 2025. Matt shares his journey from vehicle technician to publishing magnate, including founding CV Driver and Destination Net Zero magazines. The conversation explores the critical challenges facing the commercial vehicle sect…

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105: Jonas Andresen: How Spirii is Revolutionising EV Charging 44:55

4M ago44:55

44:55

In this episode Paul and John welcome Jonas Andresen, Senior Key Account Manager at Spirii, to discuss innovative solutions in EV charging infrastructure. Jonas shares insights into Spirii's evolution from a Danish startup to a major player in European EV charging management. The conversation explores how Spirii is revolutionising charge point shar…

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104: Decarbonising Heavy Transport with Josh Spencer 49:20

4M ago49:20

49:20

Paul and Sara welcome Josh Spencer, EV & Sustainability Manager at Ford and Slater. Josh shares his journey from truck mechanic to EV champion, discussing how the electric HGV market is evolving with costs dropping and capabilities improving. He offers insights into the Zero Emission Haulage and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) project deliverin…

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103: Mike Costain: Bringing 'Oomph' to the Commercial Vehicle Show 30:37

4M ago30:37

30:37

This week we welcome Mike Costain, Director at Nineteen Group, the new event partners bringing fresh energy to the UK's Commercial Vehicle Show. Mike shares his vision for revitalising this prestigious 25-year-old event with more "oomph"—combining serious business with an element of fun. Discover how the show is embracing the electric transition wh…

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102: Abby Chicken: Hatching a plan for decarbonisation at Openreach 51:19

4M ago51:19

51:19

Abby Chicken, Head of Sustainability at Openreach discusses leading one of the UK's largest fleet transitions to electric vehicles. Abby shares insights into Openreach's recent order of 3,500 electric vans and the challenges of implementing EVs across their nationwide engineer fleet. With her unique background in retail, sustainability, and passion…

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101: Musing on Gary Comerford 58:48

5M ago58:48

58:48

John and Paul sit down with Gary Comerford, host of the EV Musings podcast and part-time actor. Beyond his EV expertise, Gary shares fascinating stories from his acting career, including roles in major productions like War Horse, Rush, and The Crown. The conversation explores Gary's journey from IT consultant to podcast host, his mission to educate…

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100: Episode 100! Jonny Berry 48:38

5M ago48:38

48:38

In this milestone 100th episode, JC and Paul welcome EV Café founder Johnny Berry—an elusive figure on the podcast! Johnny shares his journey from record-breaking Nissan LEAF salesperson to becoming an influential figure in fleet electrification. He opens up about how personal challenges shaped his leadership style, his commitment to sustainability…

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99: Investing in Engineers: Glenn Saint on Arrival's Legacy and the Art of Problem-Solving 1:12:28

5M ago1:12:28

1:12:28

This week we sit down with Glenn Saint, a pioneering figure in the UK's electric vehicle industry. As a former Chief at Arrival, Glenn shares candid insights about the company's innovative journey, its eventual challenges, and its lasting impact on the EV landscape. Now at Prospedia Capital, Glenn offers valuable perspectives on the future of susta…

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98: Leadership, Vulnerability and Electric Innovation with Carla Detrieux 53:43

5M ago53:43

53:43

Volta Trucks' Director of Business Development Carla Detrieux masterfully flips the script on Paul Kirby and John Curtis, transforming a standard interview into a mutual exploration of authenticity and purpose. Known to her family as "Vegeta" for her passionate temperament (after the Dragon Ball Z character), Carla shares her journey from hospitali…

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97: Melanie Shufflebotham: Inside Zapmap’s EV Revolution 48:49

6M ago48:49

48:49

We sit down with “EV royalty” Melanie Shufflebotham, Co-founder and COO at Zapmap. Discover how Melanie’s passion for sustainability led her to transform a simple spreadsheet into the UK’s leading EV charging platform, now trusted by thousands of drivers every day. She explains how Zapmap compiles live data from over 70,000 charge points, offering …

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96: Unpacking Climate Change with Professor Richard Allan 55:28

6M ago55:28

55:28

Join John Curtis and Paul Kirby as they welcome Professor Richard Allan from the University of Reading—a leading voice in climate science and contributor to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Together, they explore how climate change data translates into tangible impacts on our daily lives and the essential role that decarbonisin…

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95: New Year Special! 48:36

6M ago48:36

48:36

Join the whole EV Café crew as we ring in the New Year with a look forward to 2025!By EV Café Takeaway

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94: Christmas Special! 50:05

6M ago50:05

50:05

Cosy up with the whole team this Christmas Day as we take a look back at the year that was 2024.By EV Café Takeaway

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93: Phil Clarke - Fuelling Fleets Beyond The Grid 55:57

7M ago55:57

55:57

This week on The EV Café Takeaway, hosts Paul Kirby and Sara Sloman sit down with Phil Clarke, Founder and CEO of TUAL, to explore groundbreaking solutions to the challenges of commercial fleet electrification. Phil reveals how TUAL’s power bank-based charging infrastructure provides flexibility where grid capacity is limited, turning even the toug…

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92: Amy Carter on Electrifying DAF Trucks 44:33

7M ago44:33

44:33

Join hosts Sara Sloman and Sam Clarke on this week’s episode of The EV Café Takeaway as they welcome Amy Carter, EV Operations Manager at DAF Trucks. Amy shares her inspiring journey from mechanic to leading EV initiatives, while also opening up about her personal experience with transition and the resilience it required. Dive into discussions on k…

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91: Powering Up EV Payments: Inside Corpay with Tom Rowlands 46:44

7M ago46:44

46:44

In this episode of The EV Café Takeaway, hosts John Curtis and Sara Sloman sit down with Tom Rowlands, Managing Director of Global EV Solutions at Corpay. They explore how Corpay integrates various brands like Allstar, PlugSurfing, TravelCard, and Mina to offer comprehensive payment solutions in the electric vehicle industry. Tom discusses maintain…

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90: Startups and Sustainability: Taco Olthoff’s Electric Journey 47:20

7M ago47:20

47:20

In this episode of the EV Café Takeaway, hosts John Curtis and Paul Kirby sit down with Taco Olthoff, Director of the Electric Vehicle Unit at Bridgestone Webfleet. From his beginnings as a saxophonist and former bankruptcy lawyer, Taco shares his unique journey into the world of EV fleet management. Discover how his passion for building and creati…

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89: Matthew Adams: Powering the Future of EV Policy 45:57

7M ago45:57

45:57

Join hosts John Curtis and Sara Sloman in this insightful episode as they sit down with Matt Adams, Transport Policy Manager at the Renewable Energy Association (REA). Discover how the REA advocates for over 500 companies in the renewable energy sector and plays a pivotal role in shaping EV policy. Matt shares his journey from studying politics to …

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88: Rock, Race, and Recharge: A Conversation with Rick Parfitt Jr 1:12:07

8M ago1:12:07

1:12:07

Join John Curtis and Paul Kirby as they sit down with the multifaceted Rick Parfitt Jr—musician, racing champion, and electric vehicle enthusiast. Rick shares his exhilarating journey from the racetrack to the stage, revealing how his passion for cars evolved from classic engines to electric powerhouses like his Porsche Taycan. Dive into Rick’s ins…

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87: Naomi Nye: A Journey of Resilience and Innovation in EV 53:42

8M ago53:42

53:42

In this episode, Naomi Nye of Drax Energy Solutions shares her transformative journey from finance to a leadership role in EV infrastructure, blending technical expertise with a customer-focused mindset. Naomi reflects on how early personal hardships, like a serious accident at sixteen, taught her resilience and shaped her proactive, collaborative …

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86: Dr Isobel Sheldon OBE: Breaking Ground in Battery Innovation 50:23

8M ago50:23

50:23

Dr. Isobel Sheldon OBE, a self-taught pioneer in battery technology, has dedicated her career to advancing sustainable transportation and cleaner air. Driven by childhood asthma and a fascination with electric vehicles, she broke into battery engineering without a traditional Ph.D., instead receiving an honorary doctorate recognising her lifelong c…

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85: Jess Shanahan: Championing EV Motorsport 55:13

8M ago55:13

55:13

Jess Shanahan takes us through her exciting career spanning motorsport and journalism, up to recently becoming a team principal in the E-Scooter Championship. After a transformative 2,500-mile EV road trip, Jess transitioned into the e-mobility space, focusing on sustainability and combating EV misinformation. Now, as the head of RM Electric, she b…

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84: Adam Hall, Drax Electric Vehicles 45:17

9M ago45:17

45:17

Join Paul Kirby and John Curtis as they welcome Adam Hall, Director of Energy Services at Drax. They explore how Drax has evolved from traditional coal power generation to pioneering sustainable biomass energy solutions. Adam discusses Drax Electric Vehicles’ comprehensive services, offering businesses a full turnkey solution for fleet electrificat…

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83: Transport, Energy, and a Peachy Future: Bridging the Gap with Alec Peachey 49:10

9M ago49:10

49:10

In this episode of The EV Café Takeaway, hosts Paul and John chat with Alec Peachey, founder of the popular industry news website Transport and Energy and annual event Transport & Energy Forum. Alec shares his journey from local journalism to uniting the transport and energy sectors. After facing redundancy during the pandemic, he turned challenges…

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82: From Trials to Triumphs: The EV Rally with Colin Boyton 58:12

9M ago58:12

58:12

Join hosts Paul Kirby and John Curtis as they sit down with Colin Boyton from GreenFleet, one of the masterminds behind the EV Rally. Colin shares the inspiring story of how he pioneered the EV Rally of Scotland during COP26 and grew it into a major event showcasing electric vehicle capabilities and infrastructure across the UK. Beyond his professi…

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81: Breaking EV Records with Webfleet: 569 Miles on a Single Charge 40:04

9M ago40:04

40:04

Join Sara Sloman as she sits down with Guinness World Record holders Sam Clarke, Kevin Booker, and Richard Parker. Discover how Sam and Kevin achieved not one but two EV world records: the longest journey by an electric vehicle on a single charge and the greatest distance traveled by an electric van. Learn about the meticulous planning, efficient d…

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80: August Webinar: Last Mile – Ebikes, Cargo Bikes, and Small EVs 57:20

10M ago57:20

57:20

We were lucky enough to be joined by Mike Cutts of Iveco, Stewart Murphy of Royal Mail and Paul McCormack of Decarbon Logistics to discuss the growing area of zero emission deliveries and last mile deliveries in particular. From Postman Pat to the Iveco eDaily, there is something here for everyone! The chat was steered by Jonny Berry ably supported…

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79: Adrian Fielden-Gray: Humility and Growth at Be.EV 56:49

10M ago56:49

56:49

Adrian Fielden-Gray shares his journey as co-founder of Be.EV, a customer-focused CPO, highlighting the importance of humility in business leadership. Adrian discusses the balance he and his partner, Asif Ghafoor, bring to the table, emphasising their complementary strengths and shared vision. He reflects on how their tenacity and commitment to sup…

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78: Richard Parker & James Dewhurst: Rallying Behind Data 45:07

10M ago45:07

45:07

In this special episode, Richard Parker and James Dewhurst from Webfleet join to discuss their data-focused contributions to the GreenFleet EV Rally. Covering 1,500 miles across diverse vehicles, the rally provided key insights into EV performance, particularly in challenging real-world scenarios. The episode looks at the importance of refining EV …

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77: Jacqui Barker: Woman Of The Year 2024 50:41

10M ago50:41

50:41

Jackie Barker, OEM Strategy Director at Keyloop and 2024 Woman of the Year, joins the discussion. Jackie shares her journey in the automotive industry, emphasising the importance of diversity, inclusivity, and mentorship. She highlights how she has transformed her team to achieve gender balance and advocates for creating opportunities for women in …

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76: (Republish) David Beeney – Helping our hearts and minds from one panic attack to the next! 59:31

11M ago59:31

59:31

Not a normal EV Café Takeaway today as we are just lining up the next episode. Today we get to delve into the archives of a brilliant, fun, and moving chat with a guy called David Beeney. You’ll remember that the EV Café absolutely stand on the importance of mental health, with both John Curtis and Paul Kirby being mental health first aiders, and D…

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75: Richie Martin: Harnessing Energy, Emotion, and Experience 52:37

11M ago52:37

52:37

The EV Café’s own Richie Martin delves into his journey from organising The Installer Show to becoming a driving force in the electrification and sustainability space. He opens up about the personal losses that shaped his resilience, and how early experiences of adversity fueled his passion for connecting with people. Richie shares his love for ang…

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74: Mark Pierce: Engineering a Sustainable Future 54:23

11M ago54:23

54:23

Mark Pierce, Data and AI Engineering Lead at Hydrock (recently acquired Stantec), delves into his work optimising net-zero strategies using AI and big data. He addresses AI fears, emphasising its role in enhancing jobs, not replacing them. Mark shares his career journey from a Tesco employee to an engineer driven by sustainability and influenced by…

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73: Kirsty Robinson: Innovating Vehicle Livery with Stewart Signs 43:22

11M ago43:22

43:22

Kirsty Robinson from Stewart Signs delves into the company’s innovative approach to sustainable vehicle livery. Stewart Signs, with over 60 years of experience, focuses on environmentally friendly materials and processes, ensuring long-lasting, vibrant graphics for fleets. Kirsty shares insights on the importance of matching the right materials to …

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72: Tom Middleditch: Europcar’s Drive Toward an Electric Future 53:12

11M ago53:12

53:12

In this episode, Tom Middleditch, Head of Electric Mobility at Europcar UK, shares insights on Europcar’s pioneering efforts in the EV rental market. Tom discusses the company’s role in promoting electric vehicles, highlighting Europcar’s commitment to educating customers and providing flexible rental options. He also emphasises the importance of p…

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