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 been truly humbling and inspirational. We want as many people as possible, to be challenged and inspired by these podcasts.
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 been truly humbling and inspirational. We want as many people as possible, to be challenged and inspired by these podcasts.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 132
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
131: Andreas Blin | ChargePoint
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 mobi…
00:42:13 |
Wed 10 Sep 2025
130: Tim Morris, Marketing Director at Europcar
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…
00:52:55 |
Thu 04 Sep 2025
129: Faizan Ahmed Delivers Innovation
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-e…
00:59:18 |
Wed 27 Aug 2025
128: Vicky Edmonds: Working for EV Drivers
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 Engla…
00:48:51 |
Wed 20 Aug 2025
127: Tim Campbell: Sustainability At His Core
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…
00:49:38 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
126: Tom Pearson, CPD Bodies
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…
01:02:46 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
125: Jack Cousens | The AA
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…
00:39:48 |
Wed 30 Jul 2025
124: Miles in Silence with Sarah Papamichalis
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 dive…
Sarah dive…
00:55:55 |
Wed 23 Jul 2025
123: EV Blocks: As Easy as (Episode) 123
This week, Paul and Sarah sit down with Trevor Palmer, the founder and CEO of EV Blocks—the company revolutionising EV charger installations with universal, low-carbon foundations.
Trevor shares h…
Trevor shares h…
00:38:52 |
Wed 16 Jul 2025
122: Driving Change with Brett Howton of IVECO
This week we have Brett Howton from IVECO, a passionate expert at the forefront of the electric transition in the heavy vehicle sector.
Brett shares his fascinating journey—from his early days in r…
Brett shares his fascinating journey—from his early days in r…
00:49:08 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
121: James Rooney, Network Rail
Join us for a conversation with James Rooney, Head of Road Fleet at Network Rail, as he shares the real challenges and triumphs of transitioning Britain's largest rail infrastructure fleet to electri…
00:46:21 |
Wed 02 Jul 2025
120: Go Go Paua Rangers! Niall Riddell on Making EV Charging Easier
Join us this week on The EV Café Podcast as we sit down with Niall Riddell, CEO and Co-Founder of Paua, to explore the critical role of payment and charging solutions in accelerating business EV adop…
00:47:46 |
Wed 25 Jun 2025
119: Rosario Surace: Navigating EV Infrastructure with Drax
This week we're joined by Rosario Surace, EV Charging Specialist at Drax Group. Rosario shares his expertise on supporting organisations with their transition to electric vehicles, from infrastructur…
00:36:20 |
Wed 18 Jun 2025
118: Ian Plummer, Auto Trader UK
This week we're joined by Ian Plummer, Commercial Director at Auto Trader UK, who shares his extensive automotive industry expertise and vision for an electric future. Ian discusses Auto Trader's piv…
00:58:26 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
117: On The Pull: A Conversation With Adam Bishop
This week, JC and Paul chat with Adam Bishop, two-time Britain's Strongest Man winner and IVECO brand ambassador. Adam discusses his journey from rugby player to strongman competitor, his remarkable …
00:51:58 |
Wed 04 Jun 2025
116: Getting Tyre Sustainability and Cost Back on Track with ENSO
This week JC and Paul are joined by Gunnlaugur Erlendsson, the founder and CEO of Enso Tyres—the world's first premium tyre brand dedicated to electric vehicles. G shares his journey of revolutionisi…
01:02:09 |
Wed 28 May 2025
115: Power Play: Chris Hazell on Felten, ChargeQube
This week JC and Paul are joined by Chris Hazell, Co-founder & CEO of Fellten, a pioneering force in the EV space. Chris takes us behind the scenes of their brand new ChargeQube - a mobile Battery En…
01:06:40 |
Wed 21 May 2025
114: Kirsty Pendelton: AA and Green Fleet EV Champion
This week we chat with Kirsty Pendleton, Head of B2B Marketing at The AA, celebrating the organisation's 120-year legacy while exploring their evolution toward sustainable transport. Kirsty shares in…
00:48:51 |
Wed 14 May 2025
113: Wind To Wheel: John Fairlie on The UK’s Renewable Future
This week we welcome John Fairlie, Managing Director of AW Renewables (part of AW Group), who shares his journey in revolutionising renewable energy. John discusses his pioneering "wind-to-wheel" pro…
00:59:50 |
Wed 07 May 2025
112: Electrifying Legacy: Chris Welch on Running a Near-Century Old Organisation
This week Paul and John welcome Chris Welch, Managing Director of Welch Group. As a fourth-generation leader of this 91-year-old family business, Chris shares how his transport company has become a p…
00:56:58 |
Wed 30 Apr 2025
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