The EV Charging Podcast
The EV Charging podcast explores the journeys of founders and leaders of Electric Vehicle charging organisations in the Australian market and around the world. We uncover the funny stories of the early days of the Electric Vehicle market, the key dynamics of today's environment and stargaze towards some of the exciting innovations that are already on the way. This podcast is hosted by www.solarchoice.net.au
EV Sales Surge, Tesla Cybertruck Cancelled & NSW's New Charging Laws | EV News Special
EVs are breaking sales records in Australia, the second-hand market is picking up, and new laws in NSW could make it much easier for apartment residents to charge at home.
In this episode of The EV Charging Podcast, Jeff Sykes and Dan Carson catch up after All Energy 2026 to discuss the latest developments in Australia's EV market.
They look at September's EV sales figures, why used electric cars might be holding their value better than expected, and what NSW's new right-to-charge laws mean for apartment owners and tenants.
They also discuss the latest...
Solving the Apartment EV Charging Problem | Carter Li, SWTCH
Installing an EV charger in an apartment building isn't always straightforward as limited electrical capacity, strata approvals and the cost of upgrading older buildings can all make the process difficult.
In this episode of The EV Charging Podcast, Solar Choice speaks with Carter Li, founder of SWTCH, a Canadian company specialising in EV charging solutions for apartment buildings and shared parking facilities.
Carter shares how his own experience trying to install an EV charger in his apartment building led him to start SWTCH. We discuss the challenges facing apartment residents, how buildings can install chargers...
China's EV Reality Check, Full Battery Pack Swaps & Ampol Buys Evie Networks | EV News Special
Just Jeff Sykes and Daniel Carson running through the EV news that mattered without a guest, plus everything Jeff saw fresh off a trip to China.
They dig into Ampol's ~$225 million acquisition of Evie Networks and the petrol giants racing into charging, then Jeff reports back from what he saw in Wenzhou:
An...
Petrol Car Range Anxiety Is Coming | The Electric Viking
Petrol cars could soon be the ones with range anxiety. And some of the world's biggest carmakers may not survive the shift to electric.
In this episode of The EV Charging Podcast, Jeff Sykes and Dan Carson sit down with Sam Evans, creator of The Electric Viking and one of Australia's best-known independent EV voices, to unpack where the global car industry is heading.
Sam shares why he believes Chinese EV manufacturers caught Western and Japanese carmakers sleeping, why decades of brand loyalty could disappear faster than expected, and why buying a hybrid today may...
#20 EV Infrastructure Summit: V2G, Apartment Charging & World-First Vehicle-to-Vehicle Charger
Australia just passed a milestone: more than one in five new cars sold is now electric.
In this special episode of The EV Charging Podcast, Jeff and Dan report live from the EV Infrastructure Summit in Sydney with three short interviews from the summit floor — covering where vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging really sits, how apartments and public spaces get charging done, and a world-first charger that can rescue a stranded EV on the roadside.
They also run the numbers on an Origin subscription idea — around $800 a month for a BYD Atto 3, a V2G charger and...
#19 Tom Gan | Ludicrous Feed: Why Australians Are Suddenly Buying EVs Now
Petrol and diesel cars are starting to look a lot more expensive.
In this episode of The EV Charging Podcast, Jeff and Dan are joined live from the Smart Energy Conference in Sydney by Tom Gan from Ludicrous Feed to unpack why Australians are suddenly buying EVs, what rising fuel prices mean for petrol car owners, and whether now is the right time to make the switch.
The conversation covers record EV sales in Australia, the changing EV fringe benefits tax rules, the real five-year cost difference between petrol and electric cars, what Tom saw...
#18 Matt Downie - V2Grid: EV's Powering Your Home & The Future of V2G
Most people still think of EVs as just cars.
But what if your EV could also help power your home, cut your electricity bills, or even support the grid?
In Episode 18 of The EV Charging Podcast, Jeff Sykes speaks with Matt Downie from V2Grid about the shift that could change how Australians think about EV charging: bidirectional charging.
This conversation explores why the first real use case may not be chasing grid profits at all, but something much more practical — backup power, energy resilience, and ge...
#17 Scott Maynard: MD of Polestar Australia - Future of Premium EVs
In this episode of The EV Charging Podcast, we sit down with Scott Maynard, Managing Director of Polestar Australia, to unpack how one of the world’s fastest-growing EV brands is positioning itself in an increasingly crowded market.
We cover how Polestar has grown in Australia, why the brand is doubling down on a premium EV strategy (while others race to the bottom on price), and what actually matters to buyers beyond spec sheets.
The conversation also dives into some of the biggest questions facing EVs right now:
Is vehicle-to-grid (V2G)<...#16 Gareth Ridge: Zenobē: Electrifying Buses & Second‑Life Batteries
You’ve seen Woolworths’ electric delivery trucks driving silently through the suburbs.
But where do they charge — and how does that infrastructure actually work?
In this episode of the EV Charging Podcast, we’re joined by Gareth Ridge, Country Manager at Zenobē Australia, to go inside one of Australia’s most innovative commercial EV charging projects: an off-site, multi-user charging hub in Mascot powering last-mile Woolworths delivery trucks.
We break down:
⚡ Why space and grid constraints are shaping EV fleet charging🏗️ How a 1MVA, 22-bay charging hub was built on an Ausgrid site💰 T...#15 EVs After 2025: No Turning Back — What’s Coming in 2026
Jeff Sykes and Dan Carson take a step back to reflect on what actually happened in Australia’s EV market in 2025 and to make some bold, evidence-based predictions for 2026.
From EV sales data and charging infrastructure growth, to government policy, vehicle-to-grid progress, and the rise of Chinese EV brands, this episode connects the dots between headlines, real-world experience, and where the industry is heading next.
The conversation kicks off with a very real (and slightly painful) Christmas road-trip charging fail — before zooming out to the bigger picture of adoption, affordability, infrastructure, and...
#14 Everything Electric: Battery Testing, E-Moto's & Thermal Batteries
Recorded live at Everything Electric Melbourne, this special episode of the EV Charging Podcast takes you onto the show floor with Jeff Sykes and Dan Carson.
Across a series of 3–5 minute interviews, they talk with innovators in:
EV battery health testingOn-street home charging for houses with no drivewayClassic car EV conversionsHigh-performance electric motorbikesThermal home batteries for heating & coolingHome energy ecosystems (solar, batteries, EV charging, hot water)You’ll hear from:
Nathan Gore-Brown – Founder, TEST EVB...
#13 Rohan Smith: Chargefox: The Software Powering Australia’s Public EV Charging
Chargefox Head of Partner Success Rohan Smith joins us to unpack how Australia’s largest EV charging app turns a fragmented hardware landscape into a simple, reliable driver experience.
We trace Rohan’s journey (AGL → DNSP trials → RACV → Chargefox) and dig into the platform choices behind public charging that just works: OCPP-based interoperability, first-attempt start success, clear pricing (kWh, time-based and idle fees), payments, and the data that guides new site builds. Rohan shares usage trends—300k+ app users, ~5,000 plugs across public and private networks, sessions doubling YoY—and why “driver-fi...
#12 Scott Carden: Inside The NRMA EV Charging Network
What does it take to build a reliable EV charging network across one of the largest and sparsest countries on earth? In this episode, we sit down with Scott Carden, Head of Engineering at the NRMA, to explore the hidden lessons behind Australia’s EV charging rollout.
Scott shares the realities of delivering fast EV chargers in remote and off-grid locations, where extreme conditions, limited usage and technical hurdles make the challenge unlike anywhere else in the world. From the Eldunda off-grid charging experiment in the Northern Territory to the NRMA’s goal...
#11 Ludicrous Feed (Tom Gan): EVs, V2G and the Future of Home Electrification
We sit down with Tom Gan — doctor by day, creator of Ludicrous Feed by night — one of Australia’s most trusted voices on electric vehicles and home energy.
Tom shares:
What he saw inside China’s mind-blowing EV factories — and what it means for Australian driversHow his Tesla Model S still runs at 93% battery health after a decadeWhy most EVs in Australia are already vehicle-to-grid (V2G) compatibleHow his household earned $60 in one night with Amber EnergyWhy Tesla is facing serious competition from BYD, Zeekr, XPeng & MGIf you’re curious about EV charging, solar batteries, o...
#10 Andrew Forster: Why EVs Will Charge from Power Poles, Not Petrol Stations
In this episode of the EV Charging Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Forster, CEO of EVX Australia, to explore how curbside charging is reshaping Australia’s EV future.
EVX is solving one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption—charging access for people without off-street parking. Their solution? Smart, pole-mounted EV chargers that use existing street infrastructure to deliver reliable, scalable public charging.
Andrew shares the story behind EVX’s growth, how data drives deployment, what policy changes are needed to unlock price parity with home charging, and why utilities entering the market could threat...
#9: Stefan Grosjean: It's Too Late For Nuclear!
In this episode of the EV Charging Podcast, we go way beyond the box. Join Daniel Carson and Jeff Sykes from Solar Choice as they sit down with visionary entrepreneur Stéphane Grosjean—founder and CEO of Smappee—for a thought-provoking journey into the past, present, and future of smart energy.
From building remote meter readers in the '90s to developing cutting-edge home energy management systems and dreaming of ocean-based charging kites, Stéphane shares the story behind his 30+ year mission to revolutionise how we produce and consume electricity. Discover how Smappee is using EV chargers as a T...
#8 Zappi: UK Manufactured Smart Chargers
In this episode of The EV Charging Podcast, we speak with Piers McHenry (Group Commercial Director) and Shaz Shadan (Managing Director, APAC) from MyEnergi—the UK-based innovators behind Zappi, one of Australia's best-selling solar-compatible EV chargers.
🚗 We explore:
What makes Zappi unique in the Australian and global marketKey differences between EV charging in Australia vs EuropeMyEnergi’s approach to local manufacturing, training, and grid supportBehind the scenes of the DECA-funded free Zappi program in VictoriaHow MyEnergi is buildin...#7 EV Myths, Bidirectional Charging & Cybersecurity | Catherine Van Der Merwe & Geordie Zafiris
In this special super episode, we blend two fascinating conversations into one powerhouse session. Catherine van der Merwe, Policy Officer at the Smart Energy Council, cuts through EV misinformation, unpacks the challenges of DNSPs, and offers a hopeful roadmap for Australia’s electrified future. Paired with deep technical insights from Geordie Zafiris, EV Charging Solutions Engineer at Fronius, we explore bidirectional charging, the cybersecurity risks most people aren’t talking about, and what batteries on wheels could really mean for Australia’s energy grid. This is the episode for anyone curious about the policy, technology, and future-proofing behind EV infras...
#6 Paul Fox: Public EV Charging and Silicon Valley
In this episode of The EV Charging Podcast, Paul Fox—Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Evie Networks—explains why Australia is uniquely positioned to build a world-class public EV charging network.
Fox, a former engineer and Silicon Valley VC, shares insights into the economics, policy roadblocks, battery cost breakthroughs, and fleet electrification strategies shaping the future of Australia’s zero-emissions transport.
The former Silicon Valley VC and engineer, Paul shares:
#5 David Watson: EV Charging Smart Tariff Integration
David Watson, founder and CEO of Ohme, shares his journey from environmental enthusiast to renewable energy investor and entrepreneur. Speaking to Jeff and Daniel from Solar Choice, Watson offers deep insights into the energy market, the rise of electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and the transformative role of smart tariffs in Australia and abroad.
With Australia's energy market at a turning point, Watson explains why the country is uniquely positioned to lead the next phase of EV innovation.
David Watson is the founder and CEO of Ohme, a smart EV charging company transforming how...
#4 Ross De Rango: EV Charging in Apartment Buildings
Ross De Rango, from the Electric Vehicle Council explains the challenges and solutions for installing EV chargers in apartment buildings while addressing common misconceptions about EV fire safety and implementation costs.
#3 Ed Harvey: NZ Manufacturing and Geographical Expansion
Ed Harvey, founder of Evnex, joins the EV Charging Podcast to share his journey in the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry. From an early passion for sustainability to building one of New Zealand’s most trusted home EV charging brands, Ed discusses the challenges, innovations, and future of smart EV charging in Australia and beyond.
🚀 Why Listen?
Whether you're an industry professional, business leader, or EV enthusiast, this podcast delivers essential insights into the future of sustainable transport, energy solutions, and business innovation.
Key Takeaways from...
#2 Brendan Wheeler: The Keys To EV Infrastructure & Scaling in Australia
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Brendan Wheeler, co-founder of EVSE, joins the EV Charging Podcast to share his entrepreneurial journey in the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry. From humble beginnings in a Sydney garage to becoming a major force in Australia’s EV infrastructure, Brendan discusses the challenges, successes, and future of EV charging.
#1 Tim Washington: The Future Of EV Charging
In our premiere episode, Tim Washington, co-founder and CEO of JET Charge, shares his journey from a corporate law career to leading Australia’s EV charging revolution. As a key player in the Electric Vehicle Council, Tim has been instrumental in shaping policy, forging supplier relationships, and accelerating the commercial adoption of EV charging solutions.
🎙 Key Topics in This Episode:
✔ Passion Creates Profit – Why a commitment to sustainability and innovation is key to thriving in the EV sector.
✔ The Keys to Driving Partnerships – Learn how you...
