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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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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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45:01

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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53:50

140: Lisa Thomas | Motability Operations

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/11/12

Did you know that 1 in 4 EVs currently bought are for Motability Operations? Neither did Paul Kirby! Join Paul and John (aka W.C.) as they sit down with Lisa Thomas—Chief Marketing Officer at Motability Operations—the organisation behind the life‑changing Motability Scheme. Lisa shares the incredible story of how Motability Operations supports over 800,000 drivers across the UK, providing affordable, accessible vehicles that unlock freedom, independence, and opportunity. From

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39:41

139: Stuart Murphy on Royal Mail’s Zero-Emission...

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/11/05

In this special live-recorded episode of The EV Café Takeaway, Paul and John sit down at Fleet & Mobility Live with Stuart Murphy, Head of Fleet Transformation at Royal Mail, to explore how one of the UK’s most iconic organisations is delivering a cleaner, zero-emission future. Stuart shares his journey from growing up in the Royal Mail family to leading one of the largest electric fleet transformations in the country. With over 8,000 electric vans already on the road – and 50,000 vehicles to

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53:56

138: Chris Demitriou, Islington Council

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/10/29

Chris Demetriou, (Assistant Director of Corporate Fleet, Transport and Accessible Community Transport at Islington Borough Council) has spent over 24 years in the public sector and now leads one of the UK’s most ambitious local authority fleet decarbonisation programmes. Chris shares his journey from a two-week temp job to becoming a driving force behind Islington’s transition to electric vehicles, with over 140 EVs in operation and innovative vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trials underway. He opens up

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50:39

137: Philip Morris, IVECO

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/10/22

This week, Phil Morris - Key Account Manager at Iveco on the ever-evolving world of zero and low-emission commercial vehicles. Phil shares his journey from working in his family’s butcher shop to becoming a passionate advocate for sustainable transport solutions. He takes us behind the scenes of heavy vehicle sales, explaining the jargon of six-by-fours, fifth wheels, and CNG. We dive deep into the future of decarbonising fleets, discussing the roles of battery-electric trucks, hydrogen, CNG/LNG,

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136: Paul Hollick, The AFP & Lightfoot

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/10/15

We dive into a conversation with Paul Hollick, Chairman of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) and CEO of Lightfoot. Paul shares his journey from a young, unconfident teenager in the New Forest to a dynamic leader driving the UK fleet industry toward a zero-emission future. He opens up about: Balancing his dual roles at AFP and Lightfoot His passion for people, collaboration, and doing good How driver behaviour and education are at the heart of decarbonising fleets The

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50:23

135: Bringing Balance To The EV Space | Michelle...

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/10/08

In this inspiring episode of The EV Café Takeaway Podcast, we welcome Michelle Breffitt, co-founder of Women Drive Electric, the thriving community dedicated to helping women confidently make the switch to electric vehicles. Michelle shares her journey from starting in the automotive world as a teenager to becoming a leading advocate for inclusivity, EV adoption, and authentic conversations around driving electric. She opens up about: Building a 5,000+ strong community of women /

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53:55

134: It Matters to Care: Evelyn Tourish, Europcar

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/10/01

Paul and John sit down with the unstoppable Evelyn Tourish, Customer Experience Director at Europcar Mobility Group UK.With 32 years at Europcar, Evelyn shares her journey from rental sales agent to leading the company’s customer experience and spearheading the electrification of their UK network. Her passion for EV adoption, customer care, and building resilient teams shines through as she talks about: How Europcar is driving the transition to electric vehicles 🚗⚡ Creating a

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51:20

133: Stephen Briers: Shaping the Voice of the UK’s...

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/09/24

Paul and John sit down with Stephen Briers, the highly respected Group Editor for Fleet News, AM, and Rail at Bauer Media. Stephen brings a wealth of insight into journalism, industry objectivity, and the fast-moving world of fleet electrification. We Explore Stephen’s journey from humble beginnings to leading Bauer’s B2B automotive titles. The responsibility of journalism in a rapidly changing transport landscape. How to balance objectivity with passion when covering EVs and

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132: Chris Bunce of Iveco: People, Purpose, and a...

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/09/17

This week JC and Sara (stepping in with her best Paul Kirby impression!) are joined by the brilliant Chris Bunce, Network Sales Manager for Iveco’s Light Business Line in the UK and Ireland. Chris takes us behind the job title to share a refreshingly open and often hilarious conversation about: His 30-year journey through the motor trade, from Yellow Pages cold calls to leading network sales at Iveco. The delicate transition from diesel to electric, the challenges for dealer networks, and

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42:13

131: Andreas Blin | ChargePoint

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/09/10

This week, Paul and John are joined by Andreas Blin, Director Segments and Partnerships - CPOs, Fuel&Convenience and Solution Partners at ChargePoint, and self-proclaimed enabler of the electric mobility revolution. Andreas takes us on a journey from his early career in plastics and cheese-making machinery (yes, really!) to becoming a passionate leader in the EV charging industry. He shares how he found purpose in electrifying transport, his philosophy of understanding the “core” of complex

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52:55

130: Tim Morris, Marketing Director at Europcar

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/09/04

This week we welcome Tim Morris, the newly appointed Marketing Director for UK & Ireland at Europcar. From swapping petrol-guzzling BMW M5s for sleek electric vehicles to navigating the challenges of parenthood, Tim's journey is as dynamic as the EV revolution itself. 🚙 What’s Inside? Europcar’s Electric Evolution: Hear how Europcar is leading the charge with an impressive percentage of its UK fleet now fully electric or plug-in hybrid, and why price parity with ICE vehicles is a

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129: Faizan Ahmed Delivers Innovation

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/08/27

This week we’re joined by Faizan Ahmed, Decarbonisation Programme Director at First Bus, one of the UK’s largest bus operators. Faizan shares his inspiring journey steering First Bus towards a zero-emission future with bold ambitions, including a fleet of over 1,200 zero-emission buses—on track to hit 1,500 by next year!We dive into: 🌍Decarbonisation ambitions: The roadmap to a zero-emission commercial bus fleet by 2035. 🔌 Shared Charging Innovation: How First Bus has quietly built one of the

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48:51

128: Vicky Edmonds: Working for EV Drivers

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/08/20

This week - Vicky Edmonds, CEO of EVA England. Vicky shares her journey from the halls of government, where she played a pivotal role in shaping transport decarbonisation policy, to leading EVA England in amplifying the voice of EV drivers across the UK.🚗 What’s in this episode? Vicky’s interesting career shift from zoology to EV advocacy The critical role of EVA England in representing EV drivers Tackling payment anxiety and the ongoing challenges with EV charging infrastructure The

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49:38

127: Tim Campbell: Sustainability At His Core

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/08/13

This week we’re joined by the legendary Tim Campbell from Campbell’s Consultancy—a true pioneer in the world of commercial vehicle decarbonisation. Known for his encyclopaedic knowledge of trucks and vans, Tim shares insights from his global journey exploring electrification, including eye-opening experiences from China’s commercial vehicle shows.We dive deep into: 🚚 The evolution of electrification in heavy trucks ⚡ The challenges operators face in starting their EV journey 🌍

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62:46

126: Tom Pearson, CPD Bodies

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/08/06

In this deeply inspiring episode, Paul and John are joined by Tom Pearson, Commercial Director at CPD Bodies, one of the UK’s leading commercial vehicle converters. Tom shares CPD’s bold journey from a small business to a thriving medium-sized enterprise, fuelled by sustainable practices, innovative systems, and people-driven growth. 🚛 What’s in this episode? CPD’s sustainability strategy, including a 100% solar-powered EV workshop Tackling industry myths around EVs: infrastructure, costs,

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39:48

125: Jack Cousens | The AA

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/07/30

This week we are joined by the dynamic Jack Cousens, Head of Roads Policy at the AA. Known for his appearances on BBC Travel News and transport reports, Jack shares his journey from local politics to becoming the voice of the motorist at one of Britain's most trusted motoring organisations. What’s Covered? Behind the Scenes at the AA: Discover the dual role Jack plays – from being the AA’s media spokesperson to shaping critical road policies. Road Safety Matters: A deep dive into the AA’s

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55:55

124: Miles in Silence with Sarah Papamichalis

EV Café Takeaway ·

2025/07/23

This week Paul and John are joined by the dynamic Sarah Papamichalis, Head of Product at Milence, a trailblazing company revolutionising EV charging for heavy-duty vehicles across Europe.Sarah dives into: 🚚 Milence's mission to decarbonise road freight by building Europe-wide electric truck charging corridors. 🌍 Her personal sustainability journey—from biking to work for 25 years in Amsterdam to her passion for reducing environmental impact. 🤝 The importance of authentic leadership, building

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