Robert Llewellyn

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  1. Can Everyone Go Electric? (Without Rebuilding the Grid...)

    3D AGO

    Can Everyone Go Electric? (Without Rebuilding the Grid...)

    In this episode of the Everything Electric Podcast, Robert Llewellyn is joined by Tim Jarratt, Executive for External Affairs & Strategy at Ausgrid, to unpack what's actually happening to our power networks, and why electric vehicles may not be the biggest challenge after all. While much of the world debates EV adoption, Australia is already living through a quiet energy revolution. Nearly 40% of Australian homes now have rooftop solar, turning the traditional one-way grid into a complex, two-way system where your neighbour might be powering your kettle.   Tim explains how Ausgrid is rethinking the grid from the ground up, squeezing more capacity from existing infrastructure, rolling out community batteries, and planning for a future shaped by data centres, electric transport, and millions of small power producers.     Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show    To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show   EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026  EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026  EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026

    54 min
  2. What does KEIR's CHINA 'TRIP' mean for UK automotive?' Glut Instinct? Biofools?

    6D AGO

    What does KEIR's CHINA 'TRIP' mean for UK automotive?' Glut Instinct? Biofools?

    Imogen Bhogal & Dan Caesar deliberate on what would put the cherry on top of Keir Starmer's trade mission to China, and why 'overcapacity' is the crisis looming over the global automotive market. They also discuss how solar beats biofuels, 'dark factories', cold conditions & Polestar's triumph. Grotesquely inefficient Biofuels: https://ourworldindata.org/biofuel-land-solar-electric-vehicles?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Excess capacity in Europe: https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-automakers-europe-production-problems-0124/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter-ANEDontMiss-20260126 Chery & JLR join forces in UK: https://www.ft.com/content/6998c36a-d098-4605-aa44-e5a6557651f9 Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026  EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026  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: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk

    41 min
  3. Making Sense of 2026: Tr*mp? Tech? China? & The Rise of the Robots!

    JAN 26

    Making Sense of 2026: Tr*mp? Tech? China? & The Rise of the Robots!

    Fully Charged Founder, Robert Llewellyn & CEO, Dan Caesar, try to make sense of what sometimes seem like a f**ked up world. After 100 days 'Down Under', Robert returns with a wry look at what's happened in the first few weeks of the year. Aided and abetted by Dan, their discussion ranges from North America to China, and everything in between, including Davos; and whether any of these political dramas can really slow mega-trends like electrification, AI, and the rise of the robots.    Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show  To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026  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: https://FullyCharged.Show  Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec  Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric

    1h 2m
  4. MIRACLE BATTERY? MOTORSHOW MADNESS! STRESSY STELLANTIS?

    JAN 20

    MIRACLE BATTERY? MOTORSHOW MADNESS! STRESSY STELLANTIS?

    Back with a BANG? It's the 1st PULSE podcast of 2026! Imogen Bhogal & Dan Caesar discuss the biggest automotive stories of the day. This week, they ask is a battery breakthrough too good to be true? Is the motorshow revival a flash in the pan? And why is an auto exec spreading misinformation?   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026  EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 For more on each of these stories: Battery Breakthrough? https://electrek.co/2026/01/14/batter-about-change-world-or-make-this-guy-fool/ Detroit Deserts CES? https://www.autonews.com/events/ces/an-ces-2026-china-automakers-ces-0109/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter-DontMiss-20260109 Stellantis Exec Slips Up? https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/stellantis-boss-claims-firms-are-burning-cash-as-there-there-is-no-natural-demand-for-evs/321453 Check out our sister channel Everything Electric TECH: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow 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-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk

    36 min
  5. 2025 Wrapped: EV Myths, Dream Cars & 2026 Predictions!

    12/22/2025

    2025 Wrapped: EV Myths, Dream Cars & 2026 Predictions!

    Join Robert Llewellyn, Jack Scarlett, and Imogen Bhogal for a special year-end wrap-up as they take a mystery tour through the biggest moments of 2025, from unforgettable shoots, to the clean tech stories that really mattered, and share their bold predictions for what's coming in 2026. They kick things off by debunking the myth that EV sales are collapsing, revealing that global battery-electric vehicle sales are actually up 19% year-on-year. From there, the trio dive into their personal "Magic Money Tree" dream garages, featuring the Polestar 5, Kia EV9, the gloriously childish Ioniq 6 N, and Jack's verdict on the potentially game-changing BMW iX3.  There are also behind-the-scenes stories from some of the year's most memorable shoots — including the legendary solar safari in Namibia and the huge electric ferry project in Hobart. To wrap up, the team looks ahead to 2026, with predictions on a potential British automotive revival, the long-awaited arrival of truly affordable small EVs and whether Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology is finally ready for the mainstream. Whether you've followed Every episode or you're dropping in for the first time, thank you for being a part of the journey and a very merry Christmas and peaceful New Year! 00:00:10 – Introduction 00:01:46 – Busting the "EV Sales Slowdown" Myth 00:07:06 – The "Magic Money Tree" Garage 00:14:15 – 2025 Shoot Highlights: Microlino & Electric Motorcycles 00:16:28 – Jack's Standout Cars of the Year: BMW iX3 & Kia PV5 00:19:25 – Robert's Picks: Polestar 5 & The New Nissan Leaf 00:23:36 – The Baked Bean Digression 00:25:14 – Imogen's Highlights: Solar Safari & Electric Farming 00:32:32 – Robert's Highlight: The Giant Electric Ferry 00:37:01 – Live Show Reflections: Sydney & Melbourne 00:45:18 – Jack's 2026 Predictions: British Auto & Fun Small EVs 00:49:15 – Robert's 2026 Prediction: Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) 00:53:11 – The Economics of Clean Energy 00:57:50 – Final Reflections & Outro 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: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show   Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026 EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk

    1h 1m
  6. 50 Years in the Making?! Australia's EV Boom!

    JAN 19

    50 Years in the Making?! Australia's EV Boom!

    In this episode, Robert Llewellyn chats with James Pickering, National President of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA), diving into the incredible rise of electric vehicles and renewable energy "down under." From witnessing the Solar Challenge 30 years ago to becoming a lifelong EV advocate, James shares his journey and insights into how Australia has gone from limited EV options to a market bursting with diversity—from everyday BYDs and MGs to luxury EVs like Rolls-Royce. Together they discuss: 🔋The World's Oldest EV Association: How AEVA, founded in 1973 during the oil crises, paved the way for fuel security and innovation. 🔋 The Second-Hand EV Boom: Why buying a used EV in Australia is easier than you think—and why "battery anxiety" is mostly a myth. 🔋 Charging Infrastructure Realities: The truth behind charging queues and how the network has doubled in size in the last year. 🔋 Solar Opportunity: How rooftop solar lets some Australians charge their EVs for free—or even earn money doing it. 🔋Clever Charging Solutions: From gully chargers and swing arms to converting street poles—creative solutions for drivers without driveways. 🔋The DIY Legacy: How AEVA members continue the tradition of converting classic cars to electric Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show 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: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026 EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026   #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk

    1h 5m
  7. Why Clean Energy Will Always Win (Eventually...) with Cleantechnica

    12/15/2025

    Why Clean Energy Will Always Win (Eventually...) with Cleantechnica

    Is the clean energy revolution happening faster than we think? In this episode of the Everything Electric Podcast, Robert Llewellyn sits down with Scott Cooney, co-founder of CleanTechnica, for a deep dive into the global shift towards a cleaner future. From his home in Hawaii, Scott shares unique insights on why the US lost its early lead in clean tech to China, and why he remains incredibly optimistic about the future. They discuss the mind-boggling scale of Chinese manufacturing, the "inevitability" of technological solutions like solid-state batteries, and why your next stove might have a battery inside it.  Plus, we look at the incredible "human-centred" design of electric school buses that are solving more than just pollution, and why data centers might not be the energy disaster everyone fears.  00:00 - Intro: Hawaii, Sydney, and the CleanTechnica Connection 02:28 - Why Hawaii is the Perfect Lab for Clean Energy (High Gas Prices) 04:29 - The Shift: How Silicon Valley Started It, but China is Winning It 09:07 - California's Economic Boom: The 5th Largest Economy Run on Renewables 13:19 - The UK's Secret Success: How Offshore Wind Replaced Coal 15:55 - The "No-Brainer" of Solid State Batteries & Tech Evolution 20:00 - Robotaxis & Waymo: Why Autonomous Driving Feels "Inevitable" 28:39 - The "Zoom" Electric School Bus: Solving Pollution & Bullying? 36:04 - Data Centers & AI: Why Solar Will Solve the Energy Demand Crisis 40:40 - The Future of Road Tax: How Do We Pay for Roads Without Gas Tax? 46:02 - The BYD Explosion: From Unknown to 3rd Biggest Automaker 49:50 - Smart Homes: Fridges and Stoves with Batteries?! 55:40 - Electric Ships: Batteries are replacing massive diesel engines 58:30 - The Electric Home Show: Bill McKibben & Earth Day in Hawaii 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: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026 EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk

    1h 6m
  8. The *Real* Range Anxiety?! How can wheels really boost battery EVs?!

    11/17/2025

    The *Real* Range Anxiety?! How can wheels really boost battery EVs?!

    Imogen Bhogal treads thoughtfully through a topic that battery EVs have brought to the fore. In this episode of the Everything Electric Podcast, we sit down with Hankook's Neil Barrett, EV Lead at Hankook, to uncover how tyre technology is being completely re-engineered for the electric age. From instant torque and heavier vehicles to noise reduction and energy efficiency, Neil explains how Hankook's groundbreaking iON range, backed by 58 patents and insights from Formula E racing, is redefining performance for electric vehicles. Discover how the right tyres can dramatically affect your range, grip, wear, noise, and even pollution levels, and why EVs need a completely different approach to what keeps them on the road. This conversation will change the way you think about tyres — and how much they impact your driving experience, efficiency, and wallet. For more information: https://hankooktire.com 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-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.ShowFind us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026 EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 With more to be announced soon!

    48 min
  9. Australia's Renewable Revolution & the EV Boom — with Giles Parkinson

    12/08/2025

    Australia's Renewable Revolution & the EV Boom — with Giles Parkinson

    Title: Australia's Renewable Revolution & the EV Boom — with Giles Parkinson   Robert chats with Giles Parkinson, founder of The Driven and Renew Economy, about the rapid global shift to electric vehicles, the state of Australia's energy transition, and why the data shows EV adoption is unstoppable—regardless of political noise or media myths. Giles breaks down the real numbers behind EV uptake, the rollout of charging infrastructure, the massive potential of Australia's renewable energy sector, and the role EVs will play in the future grid with V2G.    https://thedriven.io/  https://reneweconomy.com.au/  Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/cv9JfLMkj0A   00:00 Intro  01:00 Giles Parkinson 04:30 The state of EV adoption in Australia  09:15 Media myths vs. EV reality  15:20 Charging infrastructure: the good, the bad, the future  22:50 Renewable energy growth & grid transition  30:40 The role of policy and government  37:10 Home charging, smart tariffs & V2G  44:20 Battery technology & lifecycle misunderstandings  50:00 The road ahead for EVs and energy  56:40 Closing thoughts   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show    Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverythingElectricShow   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-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show   Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026  EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026  EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026  EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026

    1 hr
  10. EV EU-TURN! UK Under Pressure? + Our Predictions of a 'Carpocalypse' in 2026?

    12/18/2025

    EV EU-TURN! UK Under Pressure? + Our Predictions of a 'Carpocalypse' in 2026?

    It's happened! The EU's inevitable 'cave-in' to intensive lobbying has been on the horizon for some considerable time. Imogen and Dan dive into what the EU's plan is, and whether it will help or hinder its member states, as well as how it ramps up pressure on the UK's beleaguered Government. Plus they say goodbye to 2025, by recalling its big moments, and stick their necks out, with some bold predictions for the next 12 months, including the car companies that are 'at risk' in 2026.   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show   To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: Exhibit@EverythingElectric.Show   Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026 EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026   Check out our sister channel Everything Electric TECH: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow   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   Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric 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/officialeverythingelectric

    49 min
  11. Toyota's Hit EV? EU's China 'Crisis?' & Tesla Value Questioned?

    12/04/2025

    Toyota's Hit EV? EU's China 'Crisis?' & Tesla Value Questioned?

    The automotive industry's existential crisis continues, and Imogen Bhogal & Dan Caesar sift through the rubble. Toyota receives electric encouragement, the EU's resolve is tested by the businesses with the most to lose, and 'Big Short' investor eviscerates Tesla valuation. 💡Links to Stories: 🚗 Toyota - https://electrek.co/2025/12/01/toyotas-15000-electric-suv-hit-china/ 🚗Polestar and Volvo - https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/02/china-volvo-polestar-eu-2035-petrol-car-sweden-germany 🚗Chinese Gasoline Cars - https://www.reuters.com/investigations/china-floods-world-with-gasoline-cars-it-cant-sell-home-2025-12-02/ 🚗The Big Short?! - https://electrek.co/2025/12/01/the-big-short-michael-burry-slams-tesla-tsla/ 🚗BYD - https://cleantechnica.com/2025/12/01/byd-bev-sales-up-20-in-november/ 🚗Scout - https://www.ttnews.com/articles/vw-reviving-scout-hybrids 🚗Royal Mail - https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/first-fleet-of-fully-electric-hgvs-deployed-by-royal-mail 🚗Electric Buses - https://www.electrive.com/2025/12/02/stagecoach-buys-42-battery-electric-buses-for-gloucestershires-fleet/ Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026 Everything Electric NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 Everything Electric WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 Everything Electric GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026  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: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric   #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk

    38 min
  12. Ford's Renault reliance? EV Glory to Ukraine? Korea's Chinese EV spied in Australia?

    12/11/2025

    Ford's Renault reliance? EV Glory to Ukraine? Korea's Chinese EV spied in Australia?

    A quiet end of the year for the automotive industry? Not a bit of it. With the EU about to weaken its EV ambitions in the coming days, Imogen Bhogal and Dan Caesar take a look at the surprising surge of EV sales in the Ukraine, Ford's brand new bridge to Europe, and how all roads seemingly lead to China. Keep your finger on the sporadic pulse of an industry under pressure, click to listen...  Stories covered in this episode can be found further down in this description box, in the meantime... Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show  Or exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: exhibit@everythingelectric.show  Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026 EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 Everything Electric MELBOURNE - Melbourne Showgrounds TBC, November 2025  STORIES: Eagerly-awaited EV spied in Oz: https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/eagerly-awaited-ev-spied-in-oz-100367  Ukraine - 39% BEV Share!: https://cleantechnica.com/2025/12/09/ukraine-39-bev-share/  Ford will launch Renault-based small EVs in Europe https://www.autonews.com/ford/ane-ford-renault-partnership-1209/  Ford CEO: Europe is risking the future of its auto industry - https://www.ft.com/content/4b9b3dbb-7d4c-48d1-b25e-0a3fe2572bf1  Uber Pulls Back from Electric Cars, Slashing Incentives. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-10/uber-pulls-back-from-evs-slashing-incentives-for-drivers?embedded-checkout=true  EU tariffs on Chinese EVs to protect European automakers may have had the opposite effect - https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-china-europe-tariffs-1209/  Recommendations Software Defined Vehicles: https://youtu.be/ejYE2zxKZhY  Michael Dunne Newsletter: https://newsletter.dunneinsights.com/ Cleantechnica: https://cleantechnica.com/

    32 min
  13. BYD's Global Rise, 1MW Charging & the Future of EVs!

    11/03/2025

    BYD's Global Rise, 1MW Charging & the Future of EVs!

    In this episode of The Everything Electric Podcast, Robert Llewellyn speaks with Sajid Hasan, Chief Product Officer for BYD Australia and New Zealand, about BYD's meteoric global growth, breakthrough EV technology, and why Australia is one of the most important proving grounds for the future of electric mobility.   From BYD's LFP Blade Battery and DMO Super Hybrid platform to the rollout of 1-megawatt "flash chargers" capable of adding 400km in just five minutes, Sajid reveals the innovations driving the brand's incredible success — and how they're changing the automotive industry forever.   Robert also discovers how BYD has overtaken Tesla in EV sales in Australia, achieved millions of NEV deliveries worldwide, and is pioneering Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology that can turn your EV into a mobile power plant for your home.   0:00:00 - Introduction 0:00:47 - Sajid Hassan, BYD Australia& New Zealand 0:01:03 - Australia as an EV "Test Bed" and Export Market 0:01:43 - BYD's History and Global Scale 0:03:46 - The Staggering Size of BYD 0:05:06 - Why Right-Hand Drive Australia is a Key Market 0:06:33 - Australia as a Competitive "Proving Ground" 0:08:00 - Australia's Imported Car Market & Rise of Chinese Brands 0:10:45 - The Everyday User Experience: BYD Owners Who Just Drive 0:11:48 - EV Adoption Rate and Achieving Price Parity in Australia 0:12:59 - Battery Longevity, Vehicle Warranty, and Consumer Fears 0:14:04 - Deep Dive: The Benefits of BYD's LFP Blade Battery 0:14:50 - BYD: A Battery Company That Started Making Cars 0:15:37 - BYD's Vertical Integration (Semiconductors, Mines, etc.) 0:16:03 - The Future: V2G & Cars as "Mobile Power Plants" 0:16:46 - BYD's V2G Trial with Origin Energy and Amber in Australia 0:18:41 - Legislative Barriers Slowing V2G Adoption 0:20:49 - BYD's EV Sales Leader Status in Australia (vs. Tesla) 0:21:56 - The BYD Shark Ute and the DMO Hybrid Platform 0:23:19 - Explaining the "Electric First" DMO Super Hybrid 0:27:43 - The BYD Shark's Initial Success in the Ute Segment 0:28:31 - Addressing the PHEV Charging Misconception 0:30:35 - Servicing and the Legacy Dealership Model 0:31:59 - BYD's Rapidly Expanding Dealership Network (80+ Sites) 0:32:26 - Lower Maintenance Costs of Electric Vehicles 0:34:36 - The Future of Charging: BYD's 1 Megawatt "Flash Chargers" 0:35:54 - 400km Range in 5 Minutes: Charger Speed Comparison 0:37:02 - How Large Battery Packs Support Megawatt Charging 0:38:07 - Which Future BYD Model Will Get Megawatt Charging? 0:38:46 - The Quiet Revolution on China's Streets 0:41:41 - The Challenge of Loud ICE Vehicles in Australia 0:43:25 - Shifting Consumer Attitude and the "First Drive" Effect 0:44:39 - The Synergy of Solar Panels and EVs in Australia 0:46:50 - Have EV Costs Reached a Plateau? Battery Chemistry's Role 0:49:03 - Levelling Up: More Tech, Range, and Luxury for the Same Price 0:50:32 - Final Thoughts: The Pace of Evolution in the Auto Industry   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: https://FullyCharged.Show   Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric   To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show   Everything Electric MELBOURNE - Melbourne Showgrounds 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025 Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026 EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026   #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk #byd #tesla #australia

    53 min
  14. From Solid State to Sodium - THESE are the next Big Battery Breakthroughs!

    04/21/2025

    From Solid State to Sodium - THESE are the next Big Battery Breakthroughs!

    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: 🔬 Euan McTurk – Consultant Battery Electrochemist, Plug Life Television 🧪 Dr. Nuria Tapia-Ruiz – Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, Imperial College London ⚙️ Aaron Wade – Gaussion 📈 Varnika Agarwal – Battery Research Analyst, Rho Motion To explore emerging battery chemistries and their real-world potential, challenges in scaling new technologies and the evolving needs of EVs vs grid-scale storage. Enjoy!  @fullychargedshow   @EverythingElectricShow  00:00 Introduction 00:34 Live from Everything Electric Live 27:06 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 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 #battery #batterytechnology #lithium

    28 min
  15. Artificial Irrelevance? Or can AI enable boiler-price heat pump installs?

    12/01/2025

    Artificial Irrelevance? Or can AI enable boiler-price heat pump installs?

    Those clever 'heat geeks' might have cracked the code when it comes to cheaper, easier heat pump installs, aided and abetted by AI. Robert Llewellyn talks to Adam Chapman about the now future of heating, and the 'electrickery' set to revolutionise how we heat our homes... enjoy!   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show    Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverythingElectricShow   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-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show   Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026  EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026  EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026  EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk

    54 min
  16. RJ Scaringe on Rivian's Biggest Test: R2, Supply Chains & China

    09/08/2025

    RJ Scaringe on Rivian's Biggest Test: R2, Supply Chains & China

    Imogen sits down with RJ Scaringe, founder and CEO of Rivian, for an in-depth conversation about the company's journey so far. From its ambitious beginnings to becoming a major player in the EV space. RJ shares Rivian's founding story, the realities of manufacturing in the US under today's complex political and economic climate, and how the company is navigating ongoing supply chain challenges. They also explore Rivian's strategy in the face of growing competition from Chinese EV makers, the highly anticipated R2, and what the recent partnership with Volkswagen means for the company's future.   00:00 Who is Rivian? 03:00 Rivian EV Lineup  05:00 Rivian Design  06:00 The Origin of Rivian 10:00 EV Sales & Rivian Success  12:00 Mission 14:30 Challenges  19:30 Supply Chain 29:00  Do EV Makers Talk to Each Other? 31:30 VW Partnership & Relationship 40:00 Retrofitting Thoughts  42:15 Chinese EV Makers  49:45 Manufacturing   51:30 Jeff Bezos  52:30 Porsche  53:00 RJ Scaringe 56:30 RJ Scaringe One Wish! @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: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric VANCOUVER - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric FARNBOROUGH - Farnborough International - 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric MELBOURNE - Melbourne Showgrounds 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025 #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk #electricvehicles #evs #renewableenergy

    58 min
  17. Ford CEO Jim Farley's fascinating 'take' on taking on Chinese car companies...

    10/21/2024

    Ford CEO Jim Farley's fascinating 'take' on taking on Chinese car companies...

    In this week's podcast, Jim Farley, CEO of Ford is back to talk to Robert about the latest developments at Ford and in the EV world! @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/@EverythingElectricShow   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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullychargedshw   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 - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric (UK) LONDON - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric EUROPE, USA & (UK) NORTH - dates for 2025, 2026 & 2027 to be confirmed

    43 min
  18. Australia's EV BOOM: Affordable Cars, V2G & Why the UK is Jealous | Everything Electric Podcast

    11/24/2025

    Australia's EV BOOM: Affordable Cars, V2G & Why the UK is Jealous | Everything Electric Podcast

    In this episode, Jack and Robert are on the ground at Everything Electric Melbourne, sharing their first-hand impressions of Australia's rapidly accelerating shift to electric vehicles and clean energy. It's a super informal chat live on stage about what's happening down under—and why the progress here is giving Robert plenty of reasons to feel just a *little* jealous! They dive into: Catching Up Fast– Australia may have started its EV journey later than some countries, but it's now picking up speed fast, with cities like Brisbane leading the charge.   The Affordability Advantage – Australian buyers skipped the early, overpriced EV era. With models like the BYD Atto 3 and Dolphin arriving at genuinely affordable prices, the market is changing quicker than many expected.    Solar Superpower & V2G Potential*– With world-leading rooftop solar, running an EV in Australia is already incredibly cheap. And with vehicle-to-grid technology emerging, your future car might not just drive you—it could pay you.    EV Market Plateau & Persistent FUD – Why is national EV market share seemingly stuck around 10–11%? They discuss the influence of oil-backed pressure campaigns, myths about charging and batteries, and how media narratives slow adoption.    The Next Big Policy Debate– How should governments replace fuel tax revenue as EVs become the norm? And what lessons could Australia take from Norway's wildly successful tax incentives? 0:00 - Introduction from Everything Electric Melbourne  1:01 - An enjoyable show (squeaky bum time!)  2:03 - Observations on the Australian EV Transition  4:19 - Why Australia is moving quickly: Affordability  5:19 - The Solar Advantage & Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)  8:50 - Jack's Verdict on Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD)  10:33 - Q&A Begins  14:09 - Why is the EV market stuck at 10-11%?  16:16 - The importance of the Used EV Market  26:57 - The Mileage Charge/Fuel Tax Problem  31:38 - Weighing up a Weight Tax for Cars   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show    Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverythingElectricShow   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-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show     Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026  EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026  EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026  EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026

    36 min
  19. Tesla, Tariffs & Taking Opportunities – Polestar's CEO Tells All! | Fully Charged Show Podcast

    05/26/2025

    Tesla, Tariffs & Taking Opportunities – Polestar's CEO Tells All! | Fully Charged Show Podcast

    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 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/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 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 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 #polestar #tesla #geely

    29 min
  20. Why Canada Is Nailing Renewables with Paul Martin

    10/10/2022

    Why Canada Is Nailing Renewables with Paul Martin

    Paul Martin is a chemical engineer, with 30 years of experience  across the full breadth of the chemical process industry. Now heading up his own Spitfire Research Inc, he offers his expertise in chemical process development, the vetting of research, hydrogen, biofuels, electrification and decarbonization.

    1h 20m
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