Episode 126: Liz Allan and Chris Chandler - The Corporate Sector’s Role in EV Adoption
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Episode 126: Liz Allan and Chris Chandler - The Corporate Sector’s Role in EV Adoption.
Liz Allan speaks to Chris Chandler, Principal Consultant at Lex Autolease. With over 17 years in the fleet and automotive industry, Chris has been at the forefront of the sector’s transition to electrification. Chris shares his journey, tackling key challenges businesses face when adopting EVs, especially with commercial fleets, and busting common EV myths around cost, battery life, and range. He also discusses the GreenFleet EV Rally, where a 9-year-old Tesla proved the resilience of EV batteries, and highlights the growing role of electrification in building a cleaner, more sustainable future for the UK.
Chris Chandler Bio:
Chris Chandler began his professional journey after earning a degree in quantity surveying. He secured an esteemed position as a quantity surveyor in his hometown of Winchester. However, the building recession of 1991 disrupted his career path, leading to his redundancy. Undeterred, Chris diversified his skills and took on various roles. Notably, he became an engineer for a company specialising in the construction of underground pollution interceptors, large catch tanks, and flood control devices. Through this role, Chris gained a profound understanding of environmental issues, particularly the impact of pollutants and spills from roads and vehicles. His career reflects resilience and adaptability in the face of industry challenges.
Chris Chandler Links:
Website: https://www.lexautolease.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-chandler-756b9813?
Episode Keywords:
Electric vehicles, EV transition, corporate EV adoption, EV tax incentives, EV financial benefits, decarbonisation of transport, sustainability efforts, EV misinformation, commercial vehicle electrification, depot charging challenges, overnight EV charging, daytime EV charging, residential EV adoption, used EV affordability, public EV pe
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