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
Episodes
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 conversat...
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 testing
- On-street home charging for houses with no driveway
- Classic car EV conversions
- High-performance electric motorbikes
- Thermal home batteries for heating & cooling
- Home energy ecosy...
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), payment...
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 chall...
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 drivers
- How his Tesla Model S still runs at 93% battery health after a decade
- Why most EVs in Australia are already vehicle-to-grid (V2G) compatible
- How his household earned $60 in...
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.
A...
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 ocea...
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.
đźš— We explore:
- What makes Zappi unique in the Australian and global market
- Key differences between EV charging in Australia vs Europe
- MyEnergi’s approach to local manufacturi...
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, t...
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.
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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 ...
 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.
- Electric Vehicle Council works on policy advocacy, industry development, and facilitating connections between stakeholders
- About 10.5% of Australians (2.6 million people) live in approximately 1.2 mi...
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 enthusias...
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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.
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.
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