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EV Café Takeaway

EV Café Takeaway

Guests from across the EV industry will join the crew for The EV Café Takeaway, having candid conversations to highlight the work of the Electric Vehicle and Sustainability industry, to uncover stories that we all need to learn from and importantly, to understand something of the people behind the work. The EV Café crew, have the wonderful privilege of talking to some amazing pioneers, innovators, and collaborators in our industry. The generosity, openness, honesty, and insight from our guests has

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160: Michael Kent | Palmer Energy

EV Café Takeaway ·

2026/04/01

This week, we dive into the reality of energy as a strategic asset for businesses making the shift to electric vehicles. JC is joined by Michael Kent, Managing Director of Palmer Energy, a company designing and manufacturing battery energy storage systems in partnership with Oxford spin-out Brill Power.Michael unpacks:How businesses can move from reacting to volatile energy markets to actively mastering them The role of battery storage in overcoming grid constraints and unlocking EV fleet

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159: Fiona Howarth | Octopus EV

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2026/03/25

Paul and John sit down with Fiona Howarth, founder of Octopus Electric Vehicles and part of the Octopus Energy Group, for a wide-ranging conversation that spans electric mobility, leadership, and the importance of living in the present.Fiona reflects on:- Building and scaling Octopus EV from concept to leasing hundreds of millions of pounds in vehicles.- Taking a transformative sabbatical to reconnect with her children, explore philosophy, and embrace “treasure time.”- How thinking

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158: Ben Whitaker | Kerbo Charge

EV Café Takeaway ·

2026/03/18

This week we dive into the practical world of electric vehicle innovation with Ben Whittaker, Chief Technology Officer at Kerbo Charge. Ben explains how a simple pavement channel could solve one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption—charging for the majority of drivers without off-street parking—and why making technology “boring” is often the ultimate goal.From his early days salvaging components from skips to powering up a self-built computer, Ben shares how curiosity and hands-on problem-solving

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157: Neil Hughes | Utility Line

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2026/03/11

In this episode, hosts Paul and John welcome Neil Hughes, Head of Business Development at Utility Line, to explore the complex but critical world of powering the UK’s transition to electric vehicles.Neil shares insights from over 25 years in the electrical industry, including his work behind the scenes on the “grey boxes” and infrastructure that make EV charging possible. He discusses how Utility Line, an independent connection provider, is helping businesses simplify grid connections, overcome red

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156: Graeme Cooper | AECOM

EV Café Takeaway ·

2026/03/04

Graeme Cooper returns to The EV Café Takeaway for a conversation that spans life, energy, and the future of zero-emission transport—this time from his new home in snowy Massachusetts. Once the very first guest on the podcast, Graeme reflects on leaving National Grid, navigating a transatlantic relocation, and adapting to the realities of the US energy and EV market.From the rise of “greenhushing” to the challenges of electrifying vast American fleets, Graeme pulls apart the complex relationship

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155: Stuart Humphrey

EV Café Takeaway ·

2026/02/25

This week on The EV Café Takeaway, we welcome Stuart Humphrey – a passionate electric vehicle advocate, wellbeing champion, and winner of the EV Café Christmas Cracker Wellbeing Award. Stuart shares how a simple financial decision to lease a Nissan Leaf in 2014 sparked 12 years of EV driving and inspired him to become a vocal supporter of accessibility and inclusion in the EV community. In this episode, he talks about: - Making EVs fun, simple, and affordable for everyone - Tackling

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154: Ben Traviss | Lloyd Motor Group

EV Café Takeaway ·

2026/02/18

It’s the award‑winning Ben Travis! A true champion of customer experience and electric vehicle education. Ben joined the automotive industry in 2019 and became a trusted EV specialist, guiding customers through the transition from internal combustion to electric. During the first lockdown, while many settled into furlough, Ben immersed himself in EV knowledge—devouring YouTube videos, manuals, and guides—to ensure he could deliver confident, first‑hand advice to customers. Ben opens up about:His

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153: Anne Snelson | Lead With Sustainability

EV Café Takeaway ·

2026/02/11

Anne Snelson (Lead With Sustainability) shares hey journey from government statistician and AA policy researcher to senior marketing roles at Vodafone and RingGo, before finding her purpose in sustainability. She takes us through her work championing emissions-based parking, her role in influencing corporate sustainability at companies like BMW and Nissan, and how her Carbon Literacy Project training is sparking meaningful change across the automotive and built environment sectors.Anne opens up

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152: Jess Shanahan | Jet Social

EV Café Takeaway ·

2026/02/04

This week we have the multi-talented Jess Shanahan!Jess discusses running a Porsche race team and teaching motorsport sponsorship to becoming a key figure in the EV and e-mobility space—creating content, hosting events, and speaking passionately about mental health and neurodiversity. What’s discussed:Jess’s path through motorsport and e-mobility, and how she built her own thriving businesses, including Jet Social and Charge Happy. Her mental health and ADHD journey, and how embracing her

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53:36

151: Richard Guy | Amey

EV Café Takeaway ·

2026/01/28

Richard Guy, Fleet & Plant Director at Amey uncovers how he led one of the UK’s largest strategic government suppliers on a remarkable fleet electrification journey. Amey operates 4,000 vehicles—cars, vans, and trucks—across highways, rail, facilities management, and consultancy services. Richard shares how his team successfully transitioned from just 5% EV adoption to over 90% in the company car fleet—three years ahead of target—all without mandating EVs - what a Guy.Discover how Richard:

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150: Matt Cleevely | Cleevely Electric Vehicles

EV Café Takeaway ·

2026/01/21

Matt Cleevely, the driving force behind Cleevely Motors and Cleevely Electric Vehicles—and an industry personality—joins JC & Paul this week. Matt shares how a family business founded in 1962 has transformed into a hub for EV repair, sales, and advocacy, all while staying rooted in the values passed down from his grandfather. He talks openly about: Building a multi-generational, family-led business in the age of electrification Overcoming industry resistance and championing EV adoption

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149: Caroline Watson | C40 Cities

EV Café Takeaway ·

2026/01/14

Paul and JC sit down with Caroline Watson, Director of Transport at C40 Cities—a global network of mayors leading the charge toward a zero-emission future. Caroline shares her incredible journey in the world of transport decarbonisation, from her early days at the Energy Saving Trust to spearheading international initiatives that are transforming city mobility. She reveals how C40 supports nearly 100 cities worldwide in tackling climate change, rolling out zero-emission buses and freight

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148: Tim Bailey | Northgate

EV Café Takeaway ·

2026/01/07

Kicking off 2026, Paul and John are joined by one of the true legends of the UK fleet and rental industry – Tim Bailey. Fresh into retirement after a 37-year career spanning Alamo, National Car & Rental, Europcar, Redde, and Northgate. Tim shares his fascinating journey from petrol pump attendant in Dublin to leading fleets, shaping policy, and guiding the UK’s transition to electric vehicles—particularly vans. We cover: Falling into fleet: how Tim accidentally discovered his lifelong

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147: Every Magic Wand Wish of 2025

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/12/31

In this special episode, we take a look back at all the EV Café Takeaway guests of 2025. We hand the wand (or seashell, block of wood, or lightning bolt…) to pioneers, collaborators, and innovators across the electric vehicle and sustainability world, asking them what their one wish would be…

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146: Lyndsey Hetherington | DRAX Electric Vehicles

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/12/24

This week Paul and John welcome Lyndsey Hetherington, EV Charging Specialist at Drax Electric Vehicles.Lyndsey shares her unique journey from starting out in van and truck marketing to becoming a key player in helping fleets transition to zero-emission transport. She reflects on her formative years at Elmtronics, the challenges of building trust in a new industry, and how she balances career ambitions with the joys and chaos of family life. Discover: The North East’s pioneering role as the

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145: Dale Eynon | Fleet Consultant

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/12/17

This week, the EV Café team goes live at Fleet Mobility Live with a very special guest: Dale Eynon, former Head of Fleet at the Environment Agency and now a semi-retired consultant, passionate environmentalist, and mentor to the next generation of fleet leaders. With over 20 years’ experience managing 10,000+ diverse assets—from cars, vans and HGVs to marine vessels and heavy plant—Dale shares his journey from incident management into fleet, and the steep learning curve that followed. He reflects

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144: Rebecca Denyer | Sebring Works

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/12/10

This week, Paul and Sara (a.k.a. The Sazmanator) sit down with Rebecca Denyer, co-founder of Sebring Works, the innovative British company hand-building retro-inspired electric sports cars!Rebecca shares the remarkable journey from a classic car enthusiast and accountant to an EV pioneer, creating stunning 1950s and 60s-style electric cars that combine nostalgia, performance, and sustainability. Discover how Sebring Works: Builds handcrafted, zero-emission sports cars on their own EV

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143: Sarah Gray | Dawnsongroup Vans

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/12/03

In another live-recorded episode, Paul and John sit down with Sarah Gray, Head of Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy & Development at Dawsongroup Vans. We talk about: - Falling into the automotive world and never looking back - Overcoming redundancy and imposter syndrome with the help of a business coach - Supporting fleets on their transition to electric vans - The real challenges of productivity and charging infrastructure for commercial EVs - Dawson Group’s bold investment in

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142: Michael Braybrook | Zaptec

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/11/26

From lasers bound for Mars to leading the charge in EV infrastructure, Zaptec’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this week’s episode, Paul and Sarah sit down with Michael Braybrook to explore how a company that once supported NASA pivoted to become one of the few profitable EV hardware manufacturers in the world. Michael shares: The fascinating origin story of Zaptec, from space technology to smart EV charging. Insights on V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) and how it can unlock free

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141: Nigel Allsop, BT

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/11/19

In this special live-recorded episode of The EV Café Takeaway, we sit down with Nigel Allsop, Fleet Account Director for BT, who manages one of the UK’s largest and most complex fleets—over 36,000 vehicles and 5,000 company cars. Nigel shares the inside story of BT and Openreach’s journey to net zero by 2030, including how they’ve already electrified 5,500 vehicles, predominantly vans, and the strategy behind prioritising commercial EVs first. Join us as we explore: The unique challenges of

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