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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.

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33:44

CATL CTO On The Truth About 3-Minute Charging, Sodium...

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2026/05/11

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

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36:29

China EV Problem & Battery Breakthroughs by CATL

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2026/05/04

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

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01:05:15

Why the UK Energy Market Is Broken (and How to Fix...

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2026/04/27

Welcome to a special live episode of the Everything Electric podcast, recorded right in the heart of Oxford Street thanks to @renaultgroup . This is a rare, unfiltered conversation with three of the most influential voices in clean energy and human behaviour: Greg Jackson (CEO, Octopus Energy) Rory Sutherland (Behavioural Science, Ogilvy) Robert Llewellyn (Fully Charged) We're living through a strange moment. Clean energy is advancing faster than ever… yet the global system still clings

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53:42

Why Electrification Could Cut Global Energy Use in Half!

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2026/04/20

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

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38:21

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

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2026/04/13

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:

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51:40

Freelander Goes Electric?! AI's Power Problem &...

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2026/04/07

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:

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41:36

XPeng Explodes? Fleet Cheat? Oil Shocks?

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2026/03/30

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:

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54:08

Donut Labs Solid-State Battery Could Change EVs...

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2026/03/23

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

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44:16

Don't Mention The War! BYD Kills Off Combustion?...

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2026/03/16

While Imogen's away, Robert & Dan run amok with the latest tales of automotive angst. In this Pulse, they talk about why the war is not a subject to ignore, how BYD is breaking the engine epoch through technological advancement, & discuss how its a tricky time for old-school, fossil-fuelled trade bodies. 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

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50:58

2030: The Point of No Return? | In the Car with Katie...

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2026/03/09

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

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39:40

Cheap EVs, Rural Chargers & -20°C: What Could Go Wrong?!

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2026/03/02

The full trio, Robert Llewellyn, Imogen Bhogal and Jack Scarlet reunite for a gloriously chaotic catch-up and debrief! First up: a proper Welsh adventure in three of the UK's most affordable EVs; the BYD Dolphin, Citroën ë-C3 and Leapmotor T03. The cars? Impressively modern. The rural charging infrastructure? Occasionally… nostalgic. They delve into password dramas, charger roulette, and what budget EV life really looks like in 2026. They also chat about Jack's Kia world exclusive and sub 20

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31:16

Tesla Drop Standards! EVs Prop Up EU car sales?...

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2026/03/01

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

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43:06

Renault CEO on Affordable EVs, Regulation, and...

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2026/02/23

Is regulation slowing down affordable EVs and can iconic small cars help fix it?! In this episode of the Everything Electric Podcast, Imogen Bhogal sits down with Fabrice Cambolive, CEO of the Renault brand and Chief Growth Officer, at Renault's Techno Centre outside Paris. They discuss what it will really take to make electric vehicles affordable in Europe; from the rebirth of the Renault Twingo to the regulatory changes shaping the industry. Fabrice reveals that 25% of Renault's engineering

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30:30

Frozen Robot? Artificial Sun? Sodium-Ion Batteries?...

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2026/02/20

Robert Llewellyn & Elliot Richards run the gamut of cool tech coming from China? If the future's here, just not evenly distributed, then the view from Shanghai shows the tech that'll effect us soon enough. World's First: Unitree Humanoid Robot Autonomous Walking Challenge in −47.4°C Extreme Cold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX4WKUHAP4E China's "artificial sun" just broke a fusion limit scientists thought was unbreakable https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260101160855.htm The

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41:51

The Real Reason Why Charging is SO Expensive...

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2026/02/16

In this episode of the Everything Electric podcast, Imogen Bhogal sits down with Tom Hurst, UK Country Director for Fastned, to pull back the curtain on the UK's rapid charging revolution. Tom explains why Fastned is moving beyond simple "parking bays with plugs" to build high-visibility, amenity-first charging hubs that keep you sheltered from the rain and your battery topped up at speeds of up to 400kW. They also dive into the "mammoth" joint venture with Places for London (TfL's property arm)

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38:55

Losers' Lame Excuses? Ute Lunacy! The BYD Supremacy?

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2026/02/13

Imogen and Dan chew the fat from the fast-changing car industry. Are BYD about to be the only big winners of the switch to battery electric, how can Ute's pick up tax breaks in Australia, & which companies' complaining gives us a migraine. Is this the surest sign so far, of car co. consolidation? Stories: Lame Excuses:

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47:06

The Tesla Semi Has a Rival - And It's Already on the...

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2026/02/09

In this episode of the Everything Electric Podcast, Imogen Bhogal sits down with Wen Han, CEO and founder of Windrose Technology, to explore their all-electric heavy-duty truck, the E700; a potential game-changer in long-haul trucking. From a small startup to a global, Tesla Semi rivalling contender in just four years, Windrose already has trucks on the road across five continents. We discuss their bold central driving position, innovative "glocal" manufacturing strategy, and why Wen Han believes

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43:17

Humanoid Robots, Flying Cars & the Battery...

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2026/02/05

Tech in China is a new podcast from Everything Electric, offering an on-the-ground look at the fastest-moving technology ecosystem in the world. Hosted by Robert Llewellyn and China Correspondent Elliot Richards, the show takes a look at everything from humanoid robots working in "dark factories" and autonomous drones, to battery breakthroughs and the rise of the low-altitude economy. Based in Shanghai, Elliot brings first-hand access to the companies and technologies reshaping the tech

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53:53

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

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2026/02/02

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

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40:51

What does KEIR's CHINA 'TRIP' mean for UK...

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2026/01/30

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:

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