The Urban EV Podcast
Electric vehicle ownership in a city can be daunting when you don't have access to a plug. We explore urban charging infrastructure along with the day-to-day experience and economics of public charging your vehicle in a big city.
Episodes
June 10, 2025 • 34 mins
What can the former head of global strategy at Avis Budget Group tell us about EVs and autonomous vehicles? It starts with learning from past mistakes.
In this episode of the The Urban EV Podcast, hosts Rob Hoffman and Scott Murphy welcome Hari Sripathi, founder of Mad Hatter Consulting to explore the inherent challenges and opportunities within the fleet mobility sector.
Hari shares insights from his extensive experience in...
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May 27, 2025 • 35 mins
From Big Tech to the electric vehicle (EV) industry, Anup Parikh, founder of Pangea Charging shares his journey along with the challenges of implementing EV charging in multifamily and commercial real estate, the impact of incentives on EV adoption, and the cultural barriers in red states like Texas.
Anup also shares insights from his YouTube series, 'The Fast and the Curious,' where he engages with diverse perspectives on EVs. He...
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May 14, 2025 • 58 mins
In this episode of the Urban EV Podcast, we are joined by Chase Drum, EV advocate and founder of The Grid Connections podcast. Chase discusses his journey into electric vehicles, the evolution of EV technology, the current state of the grid and charging infrastructure, and the challenges and potential of vehicle-to-grid technology with Tesla leading the way. The conversation also touches on the future of EV charging and battery tec...
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May 5, 2025 • 9 mins
The 2025 New York International Auto Show came and went. And like a tree in falling in the forest, did it really make a sound?Sort of. Even though it's based in America's largest media market, it has steadily lost its position on the world's automotive stage. But its strength may be on the macro level now as their game of show and tell has turned into EV go and sell. Less cars on display means more room to drive and no internal com...
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April 28, 2025 • 58 mins
In this episode of the Urban EV Podcast, hosts Rob Hoffman and Scott Murphy engage in a lively conversation with Nigel Gordon Stewart, the chairman and CEO of Austin Motor Company. They explore Nigel's extensive background in the automotive industry from McLaren to Lamborghini to Lotus and eventually Austin, where he is leading the legendary brand into the electric vehicle era with the Austin Arrow.
The discussion also touches on a...
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April 22, 2025 • 21 mins
Davide Giacobbe, co-founder of Voltest, joins UEVP to share his journey in the automotive industry from Yamaha to Lamborghini. And with that performance pedigree, why he shifted attention to the more mundane but real challenges of purchasing used EVs with concerns of battery health.
Davide reveals the importance of real-world data in assessing battery health, the future of the used EV market, and the role of Voltest in promoting ...
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April 8, 2025 • 25 mins
Joseph Nagle, head of corporate strategy at Pando Electric, joins the Urban EV Podcast to reveal some of the challenges and innovations in electric vehicle (EV) charging, including their novel solution to make electrification of multifamily housing more affordable.
Joseph shares his journey in the electric mobility sector, the unique solutions Pando Electric offers for home charging, and the importance of adaptive load management....
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March 31, 2025 • 47 mins
EV pioneers Kevin Booker and Sam Clarke explore their electrifying journey, from breaking Guinness World Records for EV efficiency to demystifying range anxiety and optimizing driving techniques. Dive deep into the real-world impacts of weather and terrain on EV performance, learn the secrets of hyper-milling techniques along with the busting of range anxiety myths as Kevin and Sam share their stories.
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March 18, 2025 • 49 mins
Jason Goldfarb is a legal expert in EV infrastructure. He joins the Urban EV Podcast to discuss the critical yet often overlooked aspects of charging infrastructure, including the challenges of deployment, financial considerations, and the importance of location and data.
Jason shares his journey from telecom to EVs, drawing parallels between the two industries. The conversation also delves into legal risks, customer experience, a...
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March 10, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode of the Urban EV Podcast, we explore the critical issue of charger uptime and reliability with the co-founders of Watts Up, Hilary Taylor and Audrey Wooding. They explore the challenges faced by EV drivers when encountering non-functional charging stations and the innovative AI-driven solutions that Watts Up offers to improve charger reliability. The conversation delves into the scale of charger downtime, the importa...
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March 3, 2025 • 31 mins
In this episode of the Urban EV Podcast, we welcome Michael Entner-Gómez. He's a writer, speaker and environmentalist focused on sustainable innovation, financial models, and strategic ecosystems and maybe most importantly, a lover of Italian cars.
Michael discusses his journey from software engineering to a focus on business outcomes and sustainable technology in various industries, including automotive. The conversation covers ...
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February 27, 2025 • 31 mins
In this episode of the Urban EV Podcast, hosts Rob Hoffman and Scott Murphy interview Andrew Richard, CSO at Electrify EVSE, and Wayne Price, VP of Engineering at Electrify Hub. The discussion centers around the challenges and opportunities in fleet electrification and mobile EV charging, particularly focusing on the lack of infrastructure and how Electrify EVSE and Electrify Hub are pioneering solutions to address these issues. Th...
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February 17, 2025 • 40 mins
Plug & Play EV's, Steve Birkett discusses his journey as an early adopter with the Chevy Volt to the Hyundai IONIQ 5, and the evolution of EV charging infrastructure. We explore the impact of public and private funding on EV infrastructure, the role of companies like Revel in charging solutions, and the future of autonomous vehicles, including eVTOLs. The conversation also touches on the importance of content creation in simplifyin...
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February 14, 2025 • 20 mins
In this episode of the Urban EV podcast, we dive into the complexities and advancements of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure with Cecile Post from ChargeTrip, a leading backend EV routing engine. We explore the impact of OCPI protocols, the differences in EV adoption between Europe and the US, and the possibilities and limitations of 'plug and charge' technology as ChargeTrip attempts to shape the future of sustainable ...
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February 10, 2025 • 42 mins
Education of new and potential EV drivers appears to be an auto industry missed memo. So 7 years ago, insider Matt Teske recognized a problem with the EV charging narrative and went out to solve it. He is the founder of Chargeway, a route planning app that demystifies the charging experience. The OEMs may not have taken him seriously at first, but the tide is changing. Matt offers guidance on the past, present and future of road tr...
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February 4, 2025 • 61 mins
Graeme Cooper, an expert in energy transition and EV infrastructure joins cohosts Rob Hoffman and Scott Murphy to discuss the challenges and innovations fueling the green energy revolution. Graeme shares his personal journey with EVs, insights from his work at National Grid, and his current projects in the energy sector. In this conversation, Graeme Cooper reviews the vast differences in infrastructure between the UK and the US. He...
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January 23, 2025 • 33 mins
We witnessed a significant shift towards Chinese made EVs and the concept of software-defined vehicles at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025. In today's show, we review why Toyota's traditional manufacturing processes may be hindering their progress, the cultural differences in EV adoption between the US and China.
Scott and Rob also discuss the latest innovations in the electric vehicle (EV) market, highlighting the rise of...
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January 16, 2025 • 36 mins
In this episode of the Urban EV Podcast, host Rob Hoffman and guest Scott Murphy discuss the evolution of urban mobility, focusing on micromobility solutions like e-bikes and scooters. They explore Scott's journey from aviation to scooters, the challenges faced by dockless scooter systems, and the innovative approach of Clover, a subscription-based e-bike service. The conversation also touches on the importance of safety regulation...
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January 13, 2025 • 50 mins
In this episode of the Urban EV Podcast, host Rob Hoffman and guest Todd George delve into the complexities of route planning for electric vehicles (EVs). They discuss the challenges of range anxiety, the learning curve associated with EV ownership, and rate the various apps available for route planning including A Better Route Planner, Chargeway, and PlugShare.
Todd shares a personal journey with his Kia EV9 and rented Tesla, hi...
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January 6, 2025 • 18 mins
A roadtrip in the northeast offers a tasting menu of user experiences. While some charging brands continue to disappoint, others shine.
A stop for a charge in a Target parking lot offers insight and etiquette lessons.
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