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The EV Musings Podcast

A podcast about electric vehicles, renewables, and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. In each episode, we"ll be discussing one aspect of EV ownership in depth. Episodes are released one per week (usually on a Monday) so make sure you"re subscribed in iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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All Episodes

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232 - The Australia Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/11/04

In this episode of EV Musings, Gary explores the electric vehicle market in Australia. He is joined by Sarah Aubrey, an electrification advocate, to discuss the current state of EV adoption in the country. They touch on the impact of government policies, the growth of EV sales, and the challenges faced by the Australian market. The conversation highlights the recent shift in government incentives and the dominance of Tesla in the market. Guest Details: Sarah Aubrey is one of Australia’s most

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231 - The Battery Health Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/10/28

In this episode of EV Musings, we focus on the topic of battery health in second-hand electric vehicles (EVs). Gary discusses the common misconceptions about EV batteries, particularly the comparison between smartphone batteries and EV batteries. He explains how battery degradation works, the importance of battery management systems, and how to assess the health of a second-hand EV battery. The episode also highlights tools and services available for evaluating battery health, such as Avalu and

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230 - The Future Pricing Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/10/21

In this episode of EV Musings, Gary discusses the future of public charging pricing for electric vehicles. He explores the current state of public charging costs, the factors influencing pricing, and potential future trends. The episode includes insights from Rich Wilcox of Kalibrate, who compares the evolution of fuel pricing to what might happen with EV charging. Gary also delves into the challenges charge point operators (CPOs) face, such as high installation and maintenance costs, and the

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229 The Be.EV Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/10/14

In this episode of EV Musings, Gary interviews Adrian Fielden-Gray, co-founder and COO of Be.EV, a national charge point operator. The discussion covers Be.EV's strategic expansion from Manchester to other parts of the UK, focusing on partnerships with existing car parks and garden centres like Dobbies. Adrian explains Be.EV's approach to hardware, pricing models, and customer experience, emphasizing the importance of well-maintained and accessible charging stations. The episode also touches on

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228 The Paying For Your Charge Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/10/07

In this episode of EV Musings, Gary discusses the complexities of paying for electric vehicle charging, comparing it to the ease of paying for other services like parking or petrol. He explores various payment methods, including contactless, RFID, apps, and roaming services, and argues that a roaming RFID card is the most efficient solution. The episode also features Sara Sloman from Paythru, who discusses "payment anxiety" and the challenges drivers face with pre-authorisations, variable pricing,

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227 - The Smart Charge Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/09/30

In this episode of the show, Gary discusses Sainsbury's entry into the electric vehicle charging market with their new "Smart Charge" initiative. Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury's Director of EV Ventures, explains the company's strategy to install 750 ultra-rapid chargers at 100 stores by 2024. The discussion covers Sainsbury's motivations, the decision to use ultra-rapid charging, the selection of Kempower as their hardware provider, and the challenges of rolling out a large-scale EV charging network. The

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226 - The Apartment Dweller Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/09/23

This episode of EV Musings focuses on the challenges faced by electric vehicle (EV) owners living in apartments, particularly when it comes to charging infrastructure. Gary discusses the difficulties of installing EV chargers in apartment complexes, the role of landlords and property managers, and the solutions offered by companies like ChargeGuru. The episode also highlights the importance of at-home or alternative base charging for EV adoption and explores the complexities of installing communal

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225 - The Subscription Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/09/16

In this episode of EV Musings, Gary discusses the value of subscription services for electric vehicle charging. He explores various subscription models offered by different charge point operators and OEMs, explaining how these subscriptions can help EV owners reduce their charging costs. The episode also provides a detailed breakdown of how to calculate whether a subscription is worthwhile based on your charging habits. Additionally, Gary touches on the future of EV charging subscriptions, including

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224 - The Jack Scarlett Returns Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/09/09

In this episode of EV Musings, host Gary discusses the latest trends and developments in the world of affordable electric vehicles (EVs) with Jack Scarlett, a presenter from the Fully Charged Show. They explore the progress of EVs becoming more accessible and affordable, focusing on smaller, budget-friendly models. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities presented by Chinese EV manufacturers entering the European market, as well as the importance of efficiency and

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223 - The First Charge Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/09/02

In this episode of EV Musings, Gary discusses the common mistakes new electric vehicle owners make when charging their vehicles for the first time. Using a real-life example, Gary highlights the importance of proper preparation, including using apps like Zapmap, filtering for reliable charge point operators, and understanding the charging process. The episode aims to educate new EV owners on how to avoid pitfalls and ensure a smooth first charging experience.What are the key things you need to bear

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222 - The EV Tyre Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/08/26

In this episode of EV Musings, Gary delves into the topic of electric vehicle (EV) tyres, addressing common myths and facts surrounding their efficiency, wear, and particulate emissions. The discussion covers the role of tyres in vehicle efficiency, the impact of driving style on tyre wear, and the misconception that EVs produce more tyre particulates due to their weight. The episode also introduces innovative solutions like the Tyre Collective's device for capturing tyre particulates and explores

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221 - The Apps Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/08/19

In this episode of EV Musings, Gary discusses the various apps that electric vehicle (EV) owners might need to manage their vehicles effectively. The episode covers three main categories of apps: those specific to the vehicle, those related to charging infrastructure, and general apps that enhance the EV experience. Gary also touches on the importance of these apps, the convenience they offer, and the potential privacy concerns associated with them. Additionally, the episode highlights the new

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220 - The Round Table XI Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/07/08

It's the end of the season and, as usual, we are finishing with a Round Table Episode.In Round Table XI Gary talks with three specially invited guests on a range of topics in the EV space.This episode we're looking at:The issue of EVs for disabled peopleThe issue of EVs and the selling processThe issue of EVs and living without a home chargerThe issue of EVs and the rollout of infrastructureMy guests this week are:Steph Weller - A disabled EV driverMichele Liddle - A new convert to EVs who bought

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219 - The Nostalgia Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/07/01

In Episode 219 Gary looks back at the changes in the EV landscapeAll the guests this season were asked the same question: "What is the most significant change you have seen in the EV landscape since you started driving electric?" I've collated their responses and this is where we look at what those in the industry think has been significant for EVs and EV drivers.This season of the podcast is sponsored byZapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their

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218 - The Geospatial Planning Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/06/24

In Episode 218 Gary discusses the whole arena of geospatial planning. This is the practice of using multiple different data sources to identify the best place to put new chargers in.Charge Point Operators have limited funds and lots of potential places to put chargers. They need to make the best use of their resources and put them where they will get the most usage.So how do they do this?We talk with two companies active in this field: Geotab and Field DynamicsThis season of the podcast is sponsored

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217 - The EV Test Drive Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/06/17

In Episode 217 Gary goes through what you should do to make the most of your EV test drive.We talk about the different sort of test drives, doing a longer run, checking your daily commute and learning about charging in publicThis season of the podcast is sponsored byZapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.Links:Porsche Taycan safety cars at the Berlin E-prix - Cool thingLondon's waste heat - Carbon FactEpisode produced by Arran Sheppard at

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216 - The EVA Education Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/06/10

In Episode 216 Gary talks with james Court - CEO OF EVA England - about the whole education arena and what EVA England is doing to help educate drivers, politicians and memers of the public Guest Details:James Court : James's WebsiteThis season of the podcast is sponsored byZapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.Links:162 - The EVA England Update Episode 87 - The EVA England Episode Only boil the water you need. - Carbon FactThe Easy Freezer -

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215 - The 2035 Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/06/03

In this episode, Gary looks at the 2035 date to ban the ale of new fossil fuel cars in the UK.It was 2030. Then it got moved. Is this good or bad? What are the barriers to making this happen? Will it move back to 2030?This season of the podcast is sponsored byZapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.Links:The Ministerial Episode - We speak with Anthony browner, Minister for Aviation and DecarbonisationMycocycle plastic eating fungi - Cool

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214 - The Pavement Charging 2 Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/05/27

In this episode, Gary continues his look at charging solutions for those with no off-street parking.In episode 199 last season we looked at public charging solutions. In this episode, we'll look at solutions that allow you to use your own electricity supply but pipe it out to a car on the road.Guest Details:Ben Macdonald : Ben has been an environmentalist and educator throughout his career. He cofounded an environmental group in Aotearoa/New Zealand in 1997 that led to the cessation of logging of

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213 - The Home Charger Episode

The EV Musings Podcast ·

2024/05/20

In Episode 213 Gary covers a topic of great importance to the majority of current EV drivers: finding and installing a home charger.Why do you need one? What should you look out for and how much will it cost?We speak with reps from a couple of the top charger manufacturers.This season of the podcast is sponsored byZapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.Links:In-depth Q&A: Can ‘carbon offsets’ help to tackle climate change? - Carbon

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