The Fully Charged Podcast

The Fully Charged Show
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The Fully Charged Podcast

Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scrapheap Challenge) hosts a podcast about sustainability, eco-news and interviews from around the globe. Filled with interesting stories, almost breaking news, a pinch of wit and a dash of banter. A few guests who know what is going on in the world of EVs, renewable energy and sustainability.

  1. 10 HRS AGO

    EXCLUSIVE! Chinese & Korean Carmakers X Aussie & Kiwi Consumers = Supercharged Sales?

    The axis of the automotive world is tilting towards Australasia; its proximity to the EV leaders in China & Korea makes it amongst the hottest export markets. The Fully Charged Show finds itself in Sydney for its 3rd show there on the 7th-9th March - is also making its way to Melbourne in November - & is delighted to announce its new YouTube channel Everything Electric AUSTRALASIA. Hosted by our China-based correspondent Elliot Richards - and bringing in Korea's DK Kim, Australia's Sarah Aubrey and New Zealand's Gavin Shoebridge - this introductory episode brings us up to speed on everything electric in the West Pacific. Subscribe to Everything Electric AUSTRALASIA (link below). Everything Electric SYDNEY is the biggest battery-only EV show ever held on Earth. With a stellar line-up - from car launches to test drives, home energy to micro mobility, & bikes to boats - the Sydney show is unmissable'. Join us - https://au.everythingelectric.show/. Show Programme - https://issuu.com/everythingelectricevents/docs/everything_electric_australia_nsw_show_programme_2 NEW! YouTube channel - Everything Electric AUSTRALASIA: https://www.youtube.com/@everythingelectricaustralasia AND it's on Bili-Bili too for China: https://space.bilibili.com/417226725 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/3Qvm7Ow Free Prize Draw Terms & Conditions can be found here: https://www.duracellenergy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Prize-Draw-2025-Puredrive-Energy-Ltd.pdf Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow 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: 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 Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric AUSTRALIA NSW - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric LONDON (UK) - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric SOUTH (UK) - Farnborough International - 10th, 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA VIC - 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025

    44 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Clean Energy 101: The Future of The Grid | Fully Charged Show Podcast with Ausgrid

    In this episode of the Fully Charged Show podcast, host Robert Llewellyn sits down with Marc England, CEO of Ausgrid, to discuss the future of Australia’s electricity grid and its role in the clean energy transition. Ausgrid is one of the largest electricity distributors in Australia, supplying power to millions across New South Wales. With Australia leading the world in rooftop solar adoption, Robert and Marc explore how the grid must adapt to handle increasing levels of distributed energy. They dive into the challenges of balancing renewable energy supply, the potential of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and how smart infrastructure can make energy more affordable and reliable. Marc shares insights on how Ausgrid is preparing for a future where consumers are not just energy users but also energy producers—helping stabilize the grid while cutting costs. They also touch on how the rise of EVs, battery storage, and smart demand management could revolutionize energy consumption. If you're curious about the future of electricity and how the grid will evolve to support cleaner, cheaper power, then you'll enjoy this episode!   Enter the Free Prize Draw to WIN your own Duracell Energy bunny here: https://bit.ly/4i9ERid Free Prize Draw Terms & Conditions can be found here: https://www.duracellenergy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Prize-Draw-2025-Puredrive-Energy-Ltd.pdf 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 campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a Fully Charged SHOW 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 Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric AUSTRALIA NSW - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric LONDON (UK) - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric SOUTH (UK) - Farnborough International - 10th, 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA VIC - 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025

    52 min

  3. FEB 24

    Saul Griffith On How To Lead the Race To Electrify Everything!

    In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Robert Llewellyn is joined by Saul Griffith—engineer, inventor, and founder of Rewiring America & Rewiring Australia—for a lively and insightful deep dive into the future of electrification.    Between a healthy dose of teasing Robert, Saul lays out why electrifying everything is the fastest, most effective way to slash emissions and energy costs. They explore why Australia is primed to lead the renewable energy revolution, how China is racing ahead, and what the US and Europe must do to keep up.    They also tackle the big fights ahead—from outdated regulations to fossil fuel resistance—and discuss what’s really holding back the EV boom and how smart policies could change everything.    Saul’s knowledge is immense, his insights eye-opening, and his delivery? Well, he certainly put Robert through his paces for your entertainment! Enjoy!

    48 min

  4. FEB 17

    XPeng’s Big Move: Can Chinese EVs Dominate Australia?! |Fully Charged Show Podcast with Jason Clarke

    In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Robert Llewellyn sits down with Jason Clarke, the CEO of TrueEV, the exclusive distributor of XPeng cars in Australia. They dive into the rise of Chinese EVs, why XPeng’s G6 is turning heads, and how Australia’s car market is changing rapidly. With BYD, MG, and XPeng making waves, how will legacy automakers keep up? Robert and Jason also discuss Australia’s booming rooftop solar market and how it’s reshaping the grid. Plus, they touch on Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) tech and how drivers are looking to become energy-independent. Enjoy!  @fullychargedshow   @EverythingElectricShow    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 campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a Fully Charged SHOW 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 Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric AUSTRALIA NSW - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric LONDON (UK) - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric SOUTH (UK) - Farnborough International - 10th, 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA VIC - 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025 #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electricvehicles

    44 min

  5. FEB 13

    Giles Parkinson On Australia’s EV Boom, Electric Utes & Solar Revolution! | Fully Charged Podcast

    In this episode of The Fully Charged Show Podcast, Robert Llewellyn sits down with Giles Parkinson, founder and editor of RenewEconomy, The Driven, and One Step Off the Grid—Australia’s go-to sources for EV and clean energy news. They dive into Australia’s rapid shift to renewables, the household solar boom, and why independent media plays a crucial role in educating the public, policymakers, and politicians. With an explosion of new EV options—including Range-Extending Electric Utes designed for Australia’s ute-obsessed drivers—they also unpack Tesla’s declining sales and how fresh competition is reshaping the market. The discussion covers vehicle-to-grid technology, the political and economic forces driving (or stalling) clean energy adoption, and how capitalism is proving that sustainability equals cheaper energy—forcing industries to adapt, regardless of political resistance. Plus, they tackle big-picture topics like decarbonising mining, nuclear energy, and Fortescue’s clean energy ambitions. Want to hear more from Robert and Giles? Then see them live on stage at Everything Electric AUSTRALIA NSW at the Sydney Show Ground. Get your tickets here: https://everythingelectric.show  @EverythingElectricShow   @fullychargedshow   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: 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 Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric AUSTRALIA NSW - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric LONDON (UK) - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric SOUTH (UK) - Farnborough International - 10th, 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA VIC - 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025 #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electricvehicles

    54 min

  6. FEB 3

    American Automaker's Export Explosion & Lyriq Lands 'Down Under'! | Fully Charged Show Podcast

    In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Robert Llewellyn sits down with Jess Bala, Managing Director of General Motors Australia & New Zealand, to explore the future of EVs, Cadillac’s debut in Australia, and the country’s rapidly evolving automotive landscape. Robert and Jess also discuss what's driving Australia's electric vehicle adoption, including the country’s new vehicle efficiency standards, the surging EV adoption rates and how General Motors is adapting to this transformation. Jess shares insights on GM’s direct-to-consumer sales model, the launch of the Cadillac Lyriq, the company’s long standing history in electric vehicles, and what’s next for GM Down Under. Enjoy!   Watch the episode here! https://youtu.be/KZnogRh66yI 00:00 - Welcome to the Fully Charged Show Podcast!  02:37 - Interview with General Motors ANZ CEO Jess Bala  06:37 - Remanufacturing in Australia  07:46 - The arrival of the Cadillac Lyriq and GM's EV strategy  11:20 - Direct-to-Consumer EV Sales Model Explained  13:30 - The Chinese EV Boom & Its Global Impact  16:51 - Designing an electric Cadillac  19:33 - Women in the Automotive Industry  24:17 - How long does it take?!  25:36 - Very Very Fast Charging  27:33 - A didgeridoo??!  30:29 - Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts     Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our youtube channels: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow 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: 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 Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric AUSTRALIA NSW - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric LONDON (UK) - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric SOUTH (UK) - Farnborough International - 10th, 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA VIC  - 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025

    31 min

  7. JAN 27

    The Heat Geek: Happier With A Heat Pump and Why Hydrogen is Dead!

    In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Robert Llewellyn is joined by Adam Chapman, the Heat Geek himself, to dive into the future of heating our homes. Starting as a blog, Heat Geek has grown into a transformative training platform for thousands of heating engineers, teaching the physics of moving heat and how to design and install low carbon heating technologies like heat pumps. Robert and Adam discuss why hydrogen isn’t the future for home heating, the untapped potential of heat pumps, and how most homes don’t need major upgrades to make the switch. They explore how local tradespeople are pivotal to drive the clean energy transition, how we can break the psychological barriers to adopting new technologies to enable homeowners to start saving money, improve efficiency and reduce carbon! With 28 million homes to tackle, Heat Geek is on a mission—and the excitement about efficiency is contagious. Enjoy!  @HeatGeek   @fullychargedshow   @EverythingElectricShow  To find out more about Heat Geek, check out: https://www.heatgeek.com/ 00:00 Introduction 03:10 Adam Chapman, The Heat Geek 12:30 Heating Engineers are essential 17:59 Delicious Low and Slow Heating 22:39 Air-to-Air and Air-to-Water Heat Pumps 26:54 Heat Pumps as Standard in New Homes?! 29:13 Heat Batteries, Tepeo ZEB & Heated Skirting Boards 35:29 Microbore Plumbing 37:14 Efficiency First! 40:55 Hydrogen and mad rants...! 46:35 Skills shortage 49:30 District Heating 54:02 Enormous Opportunities 59:10 Concluding thoughts 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 campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a Fully Charged SHOW 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 Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show   Everything Electric AUSTRALIA NSW - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric LONDON (UK) - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric SOUTH (UK) - Farnborough International - 10th, 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA VIC - 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025

    1 hr

  8. JAN 20

    The Untold Story Of Solar Power & Why It Took Decades To Take Off! | With Oxford PV

    In this week’s episode of the Everything Electric Show, host Imogen Bhogal chats with Dr. Chris Case, CTO of Oxford PV, about the groundbreaking potential of perovskite tandem solar cells and the future of solar energy. They delve into the fascinating history of solar power, from its origins in 1873, development in the 1940s at Bell Labs, to its decades-long journey to viability and widespread adoption. The episode also delves into Oxford PV’s record-breaking perovskite technology and its role in revolutionising renewable energy. They explore how solar has evolved into the world’s cheapest and most abundant energy source, transforming the global energy landscape by making renewable power more accessible, and reshaping the future of clean energy.  Enjoy this exploration into solar’s past, present, and future!  @fullychargedshow   @EverythingElectricShow  Watch our full episode on Oxford PV here: https://youtu.be/MzbXOnkuRSU 00:00 The Cheapest form of energy  01:15 Ad break 01:29 How does a solar cell work? 07:00 The very very first solar panel 11:35 Why did it take so long for solar to take off? 18:51 The space race accelerated solar? 21:00 Fighting technology or cheap politics?! 23:32 The oil crisis 26:14 1980s Solar House 29:57 Propelling solar in the 90s 32:35 Silicon is a sub par choice?! 38:00 A step change in efficiency 41:58 Perovskite solar cells 47:05 A new record?! 50:32 Durability and when can we buy residential perovskite panels? 52:50 Local manufacturing to deploy more solar?! 56:35 The future of solar 1:01:28 How much solar to power the whole world 1:03:20 Concluding thoughts 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 campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a Fully Charged SHOW 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 Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show   Everything Electric AUSTRALIA NSW - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric LONDON (UK) - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric SOUTH (UK) - Farnborough International - 10th, 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA VIC - 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025

    1h 4m
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Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scrapheap Challenge) hosts a podcast about sustainability, eco-news and interviews from around the globe. Filled with interesting stories, almost breaking news, a pinch of wit and a dash of banter. A few guests who know what is going on in the world of EVs, renewable energy and sustainability.

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  • Creator
    The Fully Charged Show
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    314
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