Everything Electric Podcast

The Fully Charged Show

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. Jun 29

    Costing The Earth vs Coastal Net Worth? How the World can Harness Home-Grown Energy!

    North Sea Oil is an addiction the UK has struggled with, but what if there was another way? All countries are rich in resource of one type of another, the UK's coastline is its pearl. Listen in for a deep dive with Deborah Greaves from the University of Oxford, as Robert Llewellyn finds out everything about offshore wind, floating turbines and the actual projects under way. They also get into how O&G engineering skills transfer directly to offshore wind, as well as other emergent technologies, including tidal, and why the UK is unquely placed to ride the wave. Clean energy curious?  Come to an Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show 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 Timestamps 00:00 — Intro 02:34 — BYD flash charging: 250–300 miles in under 5 minutes 03:53 — The channel's evolving purpose in a crowded EV media landscape 05:49 — Guest intro: Prof. Deborah Greaves, Oxford / IMarEST President 07:39 — What IMarEST does; offshore renewables, diversity, collaboration 26:24 — Designing for end of life: biodiversity, decommissioning, material recovery 27:40 — EMEC in Orkney: testing wave, tidal, and floating wind devices 29:27 — Floating offshore wind off Scotland 44:22 — Celtic Sea as next floating wind zone 57:24 — Electric HGVs now proven; tidal, wave & future tech! 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.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

    1h 2m
  2. Jun 22

    Leap into the unknown? Has Stellantis masterstroke turned Chinese car invasion to its advantage?

    Robert Llewellyn gets a glimpse behind the scenes at one of the biggest car companies in the world, as he talks to the man leading its' newest brand. With only a year on sale in the UK, Leapmotor - a Chinese company, within which Stellantis has a 20% stake - has made its mark. Damien Dally, MD of Leapmotor UK tells us how it's been done, what's to come, and how strategic partnerships are key to the survival of new and old OEMs alike. For EV test drives aplenty, join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show 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 CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshowBecome 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

    48 min
  3. Jun 15

    From Balcony Solar to Solar Farms, is sun setting on fossil fuels permanently after Iran own goal?

    Robert Llewellyn shines a light on the burgeoning solar industry with Sonia Dunlop the CEO of the Global Solar Council. Plug in for Pakistan's success story, to understand the unstoppable rise of balcony solar, and prepare to engage smug mode as the power of the sun trumps fossil fuels forever... Fresh from the triumph of Everything Electric WEST, Robert and his tireless team gets set for a glorious summer, ahead of their Autumn events in GREATER LONDON & SYDNEY respectively. Come join us at Twickenham Stadium or Sydney Showground: https://everythingelectric.show 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 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.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026 #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk

    1 hr
  4. Jun 8

    Is Petrol *Ban* a Massive Mistake? And how has BMW engineered around it?

    Let's be honest, most legacy manufacturers are struggling with the switch to electric, leaving an opening for hordes of new brands, and yet BMW seems to be on-board with an all-electric future. But what are BMW's views on the internal combustion *ban*; is it a massive mistake? Our expert host, Imogen Bhogal (once with OEMs Jaguar Land Rover & ARRIVAL), talks candidly to Glenn Schmidt, BMW's Vice President Global Sustainability, about significant strides made by the automotive giants.   Why not come and join us the latest electric BMWs, along with many other brands at our next Everything Electric expo later this week, or later this year: https://everythingelectric.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   To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.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.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

    52 min
  5. Jun 1

    From China to Cheltenham? Is a declining 'West' in danger of a death spiral?

    Fresh from the furore over Ferrari's 1st EV, Robert Llewellyn calls Dan Caesar to discuss just how many Chinese cars they're seeing in the Cotswolds and Surrey Hills nowadays. As well as what you can expect from Everything Electric's 1st ever event in the West of England (June 12th & 13th), what it all means for the Western car industry, and whether the Pope gave Ferrari's Luce his blessing. Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric show: https://everythingelectric.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 To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.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.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

    45 min
  6. 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
  7. 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
4.8
out of 5
313 Ratings

About

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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