Robert Llewellyn

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  1. From Red Dwarf to The EV Revolution: In Conversation With Robert Llewellyn!

    May 18

    From Red Dwarf to The EV Revolution: In Conversation With Robert Llewellyn!

    In this special, and slightly sillier episode of the Everything Electric podcast, Imogen Bhogal turns the tables on our founder, Robert Llewellyn.    As Robert celebrates his 70th birthday, the pair look back on an extraordinary six-decade career spanning bespoke shoemaking, fringe comedy, cult sci-fi fame, and becoming one of the world's leading voices for electric vehicles and clean energy.    They chat about Robert's time on Red Dwarf and the show's enduring legacy as one of the BBC's most-watched programmes (outperforming Top Gear, dare we say it?). There are also fond memories of Scrapheap Challenge, the bizarre Mojave Desert story involving a children's deckchair and a 3,500-foot flight, the hidden psychology behind the Carpool series, and of course, Robert's slightly alarming habit of writing far too many books. Enjoy!    Ghost Camera is available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ghost-Camera-Robert-Llewellyn/dp/1789651816    Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/edkwTFblDMA   00:00 – Introduction: A different kind of podcast  01:40 – Robert's 70th Birthday & The "Umarell" nickname  07:05 – The Geodesic Dome & School Expulsion  10:32 – Life as a Bespoke Shoemaker  13:00 – "The Joeys" and discovering the joy of comedy  18:50 – Becoming Kryten: The Red Dwarf years  24:10 – Red Dwarf vs. Blackadder & The BBC  28:30 – Scrapheap Challenge: 5mm aggregate and flying junk  37:20 – The birth of Carpool and "Suicide Cameras"  42:20 – Pitching Fully Charged to a confused BBC  46:10 – Ghost Camera: Writing, Optimism, and AI 54:00 – Conclusion: Humour as the "spoonful of sugar"   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   EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026  EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026

    57 min
  2. CATL CTO On The Truth About 3-Minute Charging, Sodium & Solid-State!

    May 11

    CATL CTO On The Truth About 3-Minute Charging, Sodium & Solid-State!

    Recorded live at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, Elliot Richards sits down with Dr. Zhu Lingbo "LB", CTO of CATL's International Business Unit, for a conversation about the battery technologies that are reshaping the automotive industry. From 3-minute charging and 1,500 km batteries to the reality of solid-state development, this episode delves into the breakthroughs, bottlenecks, and global power struggle defining the future of EVs.    LB Zhu explains how CATL's latest Qilin and Shenxing battery platforms are pushing energy density, charging speed, and weight reduction further than ever before, and why the company believes lighter batteries may matter just as much as bigger ones.   In this episode:  CATL's 3 min 44 sec charging breakthrough  350 Wh/kg "Condensed State" batteries  Why EV weight is becoming a major battleground  The real timeline for solid-state batteries  CATL's expansion into Germany and Europe  The future of battery recycling and circular supply chains  China vs Europe in the global battery race   0:00 CATL's Vision for the Future of EVs  2:18 Qilin vs Shenxing: CATL's New Battery Breakthroughs  5:41 3-Minute Charging: How Fast Can EVs Really Get?  8:02 Sodium-Ion Batteries & the Next Chemistry Shift  10:27 Why EV Weight Is the Industry's Next Big Battle  14:20 Why 500 Wh/kg Batteries Aren't Ready for Cars  16:15 The Truth About Solid-State Batteries  19:06 Europe's EV Slowdown & Global Electrification Trends  23:18 Inside CATL's Expansion Into Germany  27:25 Battery Recycling & the Circular Economy Future  31:48 What EVs Will Look Like in 2036   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 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026  #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk #CATL #EVBattery #ElectricVehicles #SolidStateBattery #FastCharging #EVTechnology #BatteryTechnology #ElectricCars #Shenxing #QilinBattery #EverythingElectric #EVNews #ChinaEV #BatteryInnovation #FutureOfTransport #Electrification #SodiumIon #BatteryRecycling #EnergyStorage #BeijingAutoShow

    34 min
  3. Donut Labs Solid-State Battery Could Change EVs Forever…If It's Real!

    Mar 23

    Donut Labs Solid-State Battery Could Change EVs Forever…If It's Real!

    In this latest episode of the Everything Electric podcast, Robert calls on friends of the channel Dave Borlace (Just Have A Think) and Dr. Euan McTurk to help make sense of the perplexing Donut Labs solid-state battery. From wild claims of a five-minute charge to 100,000 charge cycles, the team tries to figure out if this battery is fact or fiction?   0:10 - Intro 1:58 - Donut Lab's Solid-State Battery Technology Explained  44:25 - AI Data Centres & Energy Demand Discussion 53:32 - Outro & Final Thoughts   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.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 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   Tags:  #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #battery #cleanenergy #solidstatebattery #electriccars #donutlabs #EverythingElectric #EVs #donutlabsbattery #ClimateChange #NetZero #ElectricVehicles #GreenEnergy #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #Sustainability

    54 min
  4. Why Electrification Could Cut Global Energy Use in Half!

    Apr 20

    Why Electrification Could Cut Global Energy Use in Half!

    In this episode of the Everything Electric Podcast, Robert Llewellyn sits down with Professor Jan Rosenow, Professor of Energy and Climate Policy at Oxford University, to reveal why electricity currently only tells 20% of the global energy story. They delve into tackling the "hidden 80%", the mobility and heating sectors still dominated by fossil fuels; and explore why our current system is "astonishingly inefficient," wasting two-thirds of all energy inputs as heat. Jan explains how shifting to electrification at scale could cut total global energy demand in half and tackles the biggest myths and milestones of the transition: The Grid Threat: Why data centers pose a more significant regional challenge to the grid than 100 million electric vehicles. Critical Materials: Is the world really running out of lithium, or are we entering an era of "urban mining" where 95-97% of battery materials can be recycled? The China Factor: A look at the "mind-blowing" scale of solar adoption in China and the declining utilization of their coal plants. Beyond Climate: Why electrification is now a primary lever for energy security and economic resilience in a volatile world. From the efficiency of heat pumps to the emergence of industrial heat batteries , this episode connects the dots on what the next phase of the energy transition really looks like.     00:00 A little error... 03:22 Fragile Fuel Systems and Global Crises 05:53 The Myth of North Sea Energy Security 07:44 The Colossal Scale of Global Oil Consumption 08:44 The 20/80 Rule: Why Electricity Isn't Everything 10:41 Efficiency: Why Electrification Halves Energy Use 12:47 China's Solar Revolution and Coal Reality 15:52 The Mindset of the New Generation of Engineers 18:51 Market Tipping Points: Cheaper, Faster, Lighter 22:26 Data Centers vs. EV Grid Impact 28:04 Raw Materials, Lithium Mining, and Circular Economies 34:02 SMRs, Fusion, and Carbon Capture: The Reality Check 41:41 Energiewende and Global Energy Access 48:14 The Next Big Thing: Industrial Heat Batteries 52:40 Domestic Advice: Batteries vs. Solar   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   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   Tags: #EnergyTransition #Electrification #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #NetZero #ClimateSolutions #EnergyEfficiency #ElectricVehicles #EVs #HeatPumps #Decarbonization #Sustainability #FutureOfEnergy #CleanTech #GreenTechnology #EnergySecurity #BatteryRecycling #CircularEconomy #Lithium #UrbanMining #ChinaEnergy #GlobalEnergy #ClimateAction #LowCarbon #EverythingElectric #JanRosenow

    54 min
  5. China EV Problem & Battery Breakthroughs by CATL

    May 4

    China EV Problem & Battery Breakthroughs by CATL

    EVents season kicks off in earnest, with the biggest car show ever held on planet earth. Where else, but in Beijing? But is its scale covering some cracks in the car market more generally and China specifically, Dan Caesar & Elliot Richards think it might be. From inside the cockpit of a CATL battery powered vertical take off and landing craft they predict take off for some, crash landings for others. Want to see and test drive an array of battery EVs, but can't make it to the major autoshows overseas? Then come join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show THIS WEEK! - 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 To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show 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 #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk

    36 min
  6. EVALANCHE? CHINA'S GRIP TIGHTENS! EV DRIVER'S 'SMUG MODE?'

    Apr 13

    EVALANCHE? CHINA'S GRIP TIGHTENS! EV DRIVER'S 'SMUG MODE?'

    It's been a BIG month for battery EV sales, or has it? Imogen and Dan delve into the first set of sales statistics since the Oil Crisis began, display shock and awe at how ambitious Chinese OEMs are changing the structure of a historically conservative market, as well as examining a misinformation masterclass in the British press.  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 EVALANCHE - has the oil crisis really changed the landscape? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dancaesar_cheaperbetterbatteryelectric-harrogate-cheltenham-activity-7447164741711454208-OUoq?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJBSkEByrVwGDXepyipNa6eDY0nhj6qwV0 CHINESE AUTOMAKERS SPEND BILLIONS IN GERMANY - https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-chinese-carakers-marketing-campaigns-germany-0406/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter-ANEDontMiss-20260407 CHINESE AUTOMAKERS TIGHTEN GRIP ON UK SALES - https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/chinese-brands-tighten-grip-uk-new-car-market-march-2026/ SMUG MODE - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dancaesar_cheaperbetterbatteryelectric-activity-7447896703661338625-Rf8q?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJBSkEByrVwGDXepyipNa6eDY0nhj6qwV0  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
  7. XPeng Explodes? Fleet Cheat? Oil Shocks?

    Mar 30

    XPeng Explodes? Fleet Cheat? Oil Shocks?

    Imogen & Dan run the rule over an automotive market in turm-oil. This week they take a closer look at the ups and downs of one of China's outstanding OEMs, reveal how those that are running vehicles fleets and spreadsheets win with EVs, and an unavoidable look at the Middle East market shakes.  XPeng Sales Explode: https://cleantechnica.com/2026/01/02/xpeng-sales-rise-126-from-190068-to-429445/  XPENG's Scottish Dealership: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dancaesar_fromhowtowow-cheaperbetterbatteryelectric-activity-7440657769185243136-Xf_a?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJBSkEByrVwGDXepyipNa6eDY0nhj6qwV0  XPENG's Down Under Distributor Goes Under: https://thedriven.io/2026/03/24/xpengs-exclusive-australian-distributor-true-ev-placed-into-external-administration/ + https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq1IN4umTI8  FLEET CHEAT: https://vanfleetworld.co.uk/uk-fleets-can-slash-operating-costs-by-64-through-electrification-ey-finds/  OIL SHOCKS: https://thedriven.io/2026/03/24/electric-vehicles-will-steer-world-clear-of-oil-price-shock-twice-as-bad-as-the-1970s-birol/  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  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

    42 min
  8. Trump, Elon Musk and the "EV Mandate" with Ben Sullins | Fully Charged Show Podcast

    08/05/2024

    Trump, Elon Musk and the "EV Mandate" with Ben Sullins | Fully Charged Show Podcast

    In this podcast Robert is joined by  @BenSullinsOfficial  to discuss the state of electric vehicles and clean energy, from the "EV Mandate", Trump, energy subsidies and debunking anti-ev rhetoric, join them as they compare notes from both sides of the Atlantic!  @fullychargedshow   @EverythingElectricShow   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 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 CANADA - Vancouver Convention Centre - 6th, 7th & 8th September 2024 Everything Electric (UK) SOUTH - Farnborough International - 11th, 12th & 13th October 2024 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

    1h 13m
  9. Can Electric Cars Ever Bridge the Political Divide?! | Fully Charged Show Podcast with Mike Murphy

    08/11/2024

    Can Electric Cars Ever Bridge the Political Divide?! | Fully Charged Show Podcast with Mike Murphy

    In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast we dive into the heart of the political debate surrounding electric vehicles with a unique perspective. Our guest, Mike Murphy is a seasoned Republican strategist and proud EV owner who is challenging the divide between Democrats and Republicans via the EV Politics Project. This initiative aims to bridge the partisan gap and accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles by understanding the key drivers underpinning electric vehicle sentiment and perception. For the survey mentioned in the interview, check out The EV politics Project website: https://www.evpolitics.org/

    54 min
  10. Freelander Goes Electric?! AI's Power Problem & Megawatt Charging!

    Apr 7

    Freelander Goes Electric?! AI's Power Problem & Megawatt Charging!

    In this episode of the Everything Electric podcast, Robert is joined by fellow presenter Imogen Bhogal. What starts as a quick catch-up soon descends into a slightly unhinged conversation about the surprising return of the Freelander as an EV joint venture in China, the staggering energy demands of AI and data centres including battery systems measured in tens of gigawatt-hours that rival the power consumption of entire cities, and Robert's unexpected VW fandom...!   Links to stories:  https://electrek.co/2026/03/31/freelander-suv-reborn-sharp-off-road-ev-images/    https://electrek.co/2026/03/30/toyotas-new-luxury-ev-china-receives-3100-orders-in-1-hour/    https://electrek.co/2026/03/27/used-ev-sales-boom-new-ev-sales-drop-28-percent-q1-2026/    https://electrek.co/2026/03/26/byd-recruits-james-bond-launch-new-longe-range-luxury-ev/    https://www.utilitydive.com/news/worlds-largest-grid-battery-part-of-google-xcel-energy-agreement/813793/    00:00 – Intro: A "First Best" Guest?!  01:35 – Freelander Returns?! JLR's China EV Strategy  13:55 – April Fools  17:40 – The Rise of Mega-Batteries  26:25 – Electric Trucks & 1.5MW Charging  31:40 – The US EV Market: What's Really Happening?  34:05 – Renewables vs. Politics  37:40 – Are These "Dark Times" Temporary?  41:25 – Upcoming Reviews: BYD & Volvo  43:55 – Accidental VW Loyalty...  48:25 – Everything Electric Harrogate Preview  50:55 – Final Thoughts & What's Next   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   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

    52 min
  11. Tesla Drop Standards! EVs Prop Up EU car sales? American Irrelevance?

    Mar 1

    Tesla Drop Standards! EVs Prop Up EU car sales? American Irrelevance?

    Bhogal & Caesar connect the dots on the car industry in the Pulse Podcast. In this episode, we take a look at Tesla's 'shrewd' move, explore plummeting petrol car sales on the continent, and ask if the world is electrifying without America? Listen in for the key stories of this week, links below...  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 European car sales down 3.5% in January, but EVs up 14%: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/european-car-sales-fall-january-petrol-cars-sharply-decline-2026-02-24/  The Car world is going electric, without America: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michael-dunne-a696901a_the-car-world-is-going-electric-without-share-7429527396971724800-ZkYc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJBSkEByrVwGDXepyipNa6eDY0nhj6qwV0 T he Independent - Tesla's cheapest Model 3 offers a 332-mile range and stunning value – here's our verdict: https://www.independent.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/tesla-model-3-rear-wheel-drive-review-b2924472.html  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

    31 min
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Getting Paid to Charge Your Electric Car - Octopus Energy

    07/20/2020

    Getting Paid to Charge Your Electric Car - Octopus Energy

    Fiona Howarth explains to Robert how Octopus Energy is offering a wide range of electricity tariffs some of which follow the wholesale price, which, in recent years has occasionally gone 'negative.' At these times, some electric car owners have been paid to charge their cars. More info.https://octopus.energy/ Patreon support for Fully Charged Show https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow

    52 min
  15. Smart batteries - Moixa

    07/06/2020

    Smart batteries - Moixa

    Moixa are on a mission to make batteries smarter. Batteries that talk to each other and create networks of energy storage that responds to supply and demand. You can, if you wish, support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow Please take a look at our main channel. It's much more fancy: https://www.youtube.com/user/fullychargedshow And if you don't like it, you definitely won't enjoy our fancy website: https://fullycharged.show/

    37 min
  16. 2030: The Point of No Return? | In the Car with Katie White Climate Minister

    Mar 9 ·  Video

    2030: The Point of No Return? | In the Car with Katie White Climate Minister

    In this special episode of the Everything Electric podcast, Robert jumps into the passenger seat of a Fiat 500 Electric with Katie White MP, Minister for Climate in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. From her early days as a "petrol head" and Jeremy Clarkson fan to leading the charge on the UK's carbon budgets, Katie shares her unique journey into climate politics. Robert and Katie delve into the realities of being a Minister, the status of the UK's transition to a green economy, and why electric vehicles are a "dollop of joy" for any driver.   00:00 - Meeting the Minister: A Lift in a Fiat 500e  03:59 - The "Rainbow of Emotions": Life as a Climate Minister  06:26 - Why EVs are a "Dollop of Joy," Not a Sacrifice  09:45 - The Quiet Revolution: Electric Buses & Bin Lorries  14:41 - Energy Security: Why the UK Should "Buy, Not Rent" Power  18:29 - The Clarkson Effect: Farming, Nature, and Changing Minds  22:46 - Ending Range Anxiety: UK Charging Infrastructure Today  27:54 - Why British Scientists are Our Innovation Superpower  35:45 - Communicating Climate: Moving Beyond the "Hessian Shoes"  42:30 - Solar Schools and the Economic Case for Green Power  48:00 - Global Progress: Why Even "A Global Experiment" Needs Optimism   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.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   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   Tags:  #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk #EverythingElectric #EVs #KatieWhiteMP #ClimateChange #NetZero #ElectricVehicles #UKPolitics #GreenEnergy #RenewableEnergy #WindPower #Sustainability #Fiat500e #CleanTech #EnergySecurity #BritishInnovation

    51 min
  17. Walls, What Are They Good For? The Truth On EV Tariffs….with Miss Go Electric

    07/22/2024

    Walls, What Are They Good For? The Truth On EV Tariffs….with Miss Go Electric

    Join Robert Llewellyn in this electrifying episode of the Fully Charged Show podcast as he sits down with the very knowledgeable Miss Go Electric. In this episode, they delve into Tesla sales, the Ford & Rivian deal and US EV tariffs.   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 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 exhibit or sponsor, email: commercial@fullycharged.show  Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Centre - 6th, 7th & 8th September  Everything Electric SOUTH - Farnborough International - 11th, 12th & 13th October  Everything Electric AUSTRALIA - Date Announcement Imminent

    59 min
  18. The 'Teardown Titan' On America's 'China Crisis' with Sandy Munro

    07/15/2024

    The 'Teardown Titan' On America's 'China Crisis' with Sandy Munro

    In this episode Robert is joined by automotive engineering legend Sandy Munro from Munro Associates, who tells us exactly why China is so far ahead in the EV Race as well as the latest and greatest gossip from across the battery and electric vehicle industry. Stay tuned for a healthy dose of Sandy "holy mackerels!"!  @EverythingElectricShow   @fullychargedshow   @MunroLive     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 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 exhibit or sponsor, email: commercial@fullycharged.show   Everything Electric NORTH, Yorkshire Event Centre - 24th, 25th & 26th May   Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Centre - 6th, 7th & 8th September   Everything Electric SOUTH - Farnborough International - 11th, 12th & 13th October 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

    54 min
  19. From Hiking To Hybrids, How The Sierra Club Makes A Difference! with Katherine Garcia

    07/08/2024

    From Hiking To Hybrids, How The Sierra Club Makes A Difference! with Katherine Garcia

    Welcome to another episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast! In this episode, our host Robert Llewellyn sits down with Katherine Garcia of the Sierra Club. The Sierra Club is an American organisation which works to protect wildlife and wild places, ensure clean air and water for all, and fight the devastating effects of climate change.      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 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 exhibit or sponsor, email: commercial@fullycharged.show  Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Centre - 6th, 7th & 8th September  Everything Electric SOUTH - Farnborough International - 11th, 12th & 13th October  Everything Electric AUSTRALIA - Date Announcement Imminent

    1h 4m
  20. Effortless Elliot Explains Everything!

    12/20/2021

    Effortless Elliot Explains Everything!

    Elliot has been our Chinese correspondent and presenter on Fully Charged since 2020. Since then, Elliot's episodes have been some of the most viewed and revered, showing scores of game-changing EV's coming from China. Here, returning to the podcast for the second time, he has a chat with Robert about showing the real China, air quality, new EV's, charging infrastructure, coal plants, battery swaps and future episodes.     There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

    1 hr
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