Take It EV
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWe talk about EVs, from the British perspective.
Practical, Technical and all about Electric Vehicles.
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1 Million EVs on UK Roads & Your Ultimate Guide to Driving EV
April 13, 2024 08:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB1M EVs registered in the UK! https://www.zap-map.com/ev-stats/ev-market This new episode celebrates 1 millionth EV registered in March 2024, in the UK. Yup. I think it's a big elfin deal. I thought it would be good to get my ideas of how to make one's life easier with new EV. The advice I would have given my friends and myself back in 2016. Or since. Patreon https://mastodon.social/@takeitev Octopus electroverse Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson ...
Robocar 9000
April 01, 2024 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.64 MBSome shows have seasons, I decided to try talking with the future of transportation . It didn't go well ;() Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Independent car maintenance with Hevra
December 15, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBConversation with Pete, co-founder of Hevra and Matt from Cedar garage, one of the HEVRA garages about servicing and maintenance https://www.hevra.org.uk/ https://cedarelectric.co.uk/ Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
The Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 & EVA England
July 22, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 54.2 MBConversation with James Court, CEO of EVA England about EVAE's role in The Public Charge Point Regulations 2023, and the regulation itself. Topics covered slow charging? VAT ? whole UK? or just GB ? Scotland? What about posts that are 22kWh, interesting choice with 8kW Tesla? Open to other cars vs only Tesla owners plug and charge ? What are the penalties for not adhering, who is going to police this? how quickly will it be rolled out and do you see any hold outs ? Any ...
David Martell of Andersen EV
July 15, 2023 19:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBInteresting conversation about history of Polar Charging network and current endevours of david at Andersen EV. https://andersen-ev.com https://mastodon.social/@takeitev https://patreon.com/takeitev Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
SWARCO Smart Charging
May 31, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBConversation with Swarco Charging business Managing Director, Justin Meyer. We dive into many subjects related to deploying and running rapid charging infrastructure. And also speak about the latest Dundee developments , including their new charging hub. (00:00) - Timestamp: 172800000 (03:47) - Teasing Dundee site (05:05) - What metrics do CPOs use to measure success? (08:00) - Swarco's portfolio (11:42) - What usual frustrates new users (15:51) - Can we restrict slow chargr...
Building Battery Packs with James from Ionetic
April 27, 2023 16:00 - 51 minutes - 59.1 MBConversation with James from Ionetic, about his business , battery packs and the tech they provide. You can find out more at https://ionetic.uk/ Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Inductive Charging with Thomas from HEVO
March 07, 2023 13:20 - 35 minutes - 42 MBInductive Charging time. The good, the bad and the exciting! Video on our product: https://vimeo.com/761238722 Recent news about our collaboration with Stellantis: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hevo-to-collaborate-with-stellantis-on-wireless-ev-charging-301746884.html Forbes article (and YouTube video embedded) on pairing automated parking with automated charging: https://www.forbes.com/sites/edgarsten/2021/11/10/enterprise-rent-a-car-tests-bosch-automated-parking-te...
Do heatpumps work? and what's coming in 2023
February 13, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes - 44.7 MBGregg's solo waffle episode. Why have I been go for a while? What's happened in the meantime? How's the heatpump doing? How am I doing? What's coming in 2023? Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Science of climate change with Michael De Podesta
November 06, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 93 MBScience of climate change, what can we do about it and what are the real basis for it. Also, talk about why hydrogen is not the great future everyone’s hoping for. Even tho it has a little bit of a role to play https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Stewart_Callendar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeling_Curve https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milankovitch_cycles Heat Pump Explainer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDjBZ9GqFmc How We Measure the World - with Michael de Podesta: https://ww...
Stay and charge with R3charge!
September 04, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 35.3 MBConversation with Ole WIESEN-BERGNER, Founder & CMO of R3charge. Check them out at https://www.r3charge.com , Don't forget to use the code: TAKEIT10 . I don't get any money for it - but I want to support them and their endeavour. Check out this podcast at https://takeitev.transistor.fm , https://takeitev.transistor.fm/subscribe And chuck us few quids a month if I want me to release more episodes and more often: https://www.patreon.com/takeitev Tweet at me: http://twitter.c...
Conversation with Quentin Willson
July 17, 2022 13:55 - 52 minutes - 59.7 MBInterview with Quentin Willson about EVs, his past experiences and what can we do in the future to improve things. Quentin Willson On Twitter https://twitter.com/QuentinWillson Fair Charge UK: https://www.faircharge.co.uk, https://twitter.com/fairchargeuk BritishVolt https://www.britishvolt.com Merch: https://take-it-ev-podcast.creator-spring.com Subscribe: https://takeitev.transistor.fm/subscribe Support me: https://www.patreon.com/takeitev Twitter: twitter.com/takeitev Oct...
Heatpumps with Nathan James Van Gambling
June 12, 2022 19:04 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBSpoke to Nathan James Van Gambling, of BetaTeach/BetaTalk fame about all things Heatpumps. https://betatalk.buzzsprout.com https://twitter.com/betateachpod https://betateach.co.uk https://youtu.be/CxkzyO_QWFI Switch to octopus and get £50 off your household bills https://share.octopus.energy/rose-rain-504 Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Charge Safe with Kate Tyrrell
May 11, 2022 13:01 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBConversation with Kate Tyrrell, who set up ChargeSafe UK following her personal experiences with charging on the road. We talk about the issues, but also have a good old chinwag about electric cars and related subjects. Trying to keep it fun and light :-) Enjoy. [email protected] https://www.chargesafe.uk https://twitter.com/EVChargeSafe https://twitter.com/takeitev YouTube video Switch to octopus and get £50 off your household bills https://share.octopus.energy/rose-rai...
EVA England with Warren
April 15, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBSat down with Warren Ryan Philips to talk about EVA England and reducing your house's enviromental footprint. What a great human being to talk to. Very inspiring conversation. Warren's Twitter : https://twitter.com/Luciddestiny EVA England: https://www.evaengland.org.uk EVA Scotland: https://www.eva.scot Transition town network https://transitionnetwork.org Eco open homes http://openecohomes.org https://twitter.com/takeitev http://patreon.com/takeitev Take IT EV podcast YouTube ...
Robotics, EVs, Tesla, AI, Manufacturing and other things with Maz Shar
February 25, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBChat with Maz Shar about EVs, supply, AI and many other related subject. Much more relaxed and laid back episode than usual . Take It EV YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgCNp8fSMRQtNESGJYHSkcw SUBSCRIBE! SHARE! ENJOY! Switch to octopus and get £50 off your household bills https://share.octopus.energy/rose-rain-504 Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Robotics, EVs, Tesla, AI, Manufacturing and other things
February 25, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBChat with Maz Shar about EVs, supply, AI and many other related subject. Much more relaxed and laid back episode than usual . Take It EV YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgCNp8fSMRQtNESGJYHSkcw InstaVolt referral (I get £5, you get £5) : https://driver.emsp.instavolt.co.uk/referral/X64QM SUBSCRIBE! SHARE! ENJOY! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Kempower CEO
February 12, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBhttps://kempower.com Recent announcements: https://kempower.com/information-center/news/ First installation of Kempower charger in the UK: https://www.vital-ev.co.uk Kempower chargers are used on Osprey network in the UK https://ospreycharging.co.uk Take It EV YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgCNp8fSMRQtNESGJYHSkcw Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Designing cars for people with accessibliity in mind
February 05, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 32.3 MBShort episode, part duex if you like. Speaking to Chris and dipping into his knowledge of OEM design practices and how different manufactures consider designing cars for users with different needs, body shapes and disabilities. Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Accessibility and EVs
January 31, 2022 23:00 - 57 minutes - 65.6 MBChat with an owner of EVs who also happens to be a disabled person. We talk about challenges of living with disabilities, driving , charging etc. Part 1 of this discussion . You don't want to miss it! https://twitter.com/B_McBeardface https://www.motability.co.uk Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Truckin' in the USA and EVs
November 26, 2021 22:00 - 40 minutes - 46.3 MBInterview with Ellie O'Daire , truck driver from USA. She's recently upgraded her Mustang to the EV version, Mustang-E. We are talking about EVs in the USA, other than the one everyone's talking about usually, but more importantly about trucking. I've learned a ton and hope that you'll find this conversation interesting. Mustang-E Ellie's YouTube https://twitter.com/EllieODaire https://twitter.com/TakeItEV Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew ...
Plug In Hybrids..
October 24, 2021 09:35 - 28 minutes - 32.6 MBSolo episode about plug-in hybrids, what's great about them and all the grips I got with the misconceptions of buying and owning one. The bad, the good, etc. TLDR: they are not EVs, shouldn't be allowed to use rapid chargers and won't be relevant in 5-10 years. Let's hope. PHEV models found to be 61% less efficient in real-world use. And so much more.. Classic Gregg solo episode. Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support...
iPace experiences
October 01, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBSat down with Gary, who has been driving Jaguar iPace for a very long time, to talk about his stories, experiences. Don't worry, I did ask him some tricky questions as well :-) http://twitter.com/takeitev https://www.youtube.com/iPaceOwner Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Flying Electric
September 02, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 45.4 MBSat down for a chat with Sergey from NEBOair , to talk about first full type certified electric airplane in the UK: G-OGRN . NEBOAir Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Electric Motorbikes
July 25, 2021 18:21 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBI had a chat with Alec Sharp from English Electric Co . And you guessed it, we spoke about electrification of motorbikes. Enjoy ! https://www.englishelectricmotorco.com/electric-motorbikes/ Patreon Twitter Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Switching to EV for purely financial reasons, opinion.
June 24, 2021 14:24 - 21 minutes - 25.1 MBI asked a question on twitter a short while ago: "I don’t think anyone should be buying EVs purely because they want to save money. Opinions?" Here's my update and view on the subject. Enjoy Here's the link to the thread(s): https://twitter.com/takeitev/status/1406995191354085378?s=21 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/takeitev Twitter link: https://twitter.com/takeitev YouTube: Take IT EV Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Suppo...
Talking about E-GMP
April 28, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBWe are talking about the new Hyundai’s / Kia’s E-GMP platform. This episode was recorded before new IONIQ5 reviews dropped. Andrew’s mr EV channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA5ITWgwaUsdwcFEEnh2WTw Take IT EV podcast website: https://takeitev.transistor.fm MERCH! : https://take-it-ev-podcast.creator-spring.com/mugs Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
All About Batteries
March 20, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 36.3 MBI sat down with Euan McTurk of Pluglife TV - to talk about all things batteries. Plenty of information for casual listeners as well the curious geeks amongst us! Also, for the first time - this episode is available as a video on YouTube! Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gdzBxmkGKqY Euan's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBPvqu6vqvO3MmTjQZ0lfg Website: https://www.pluglifetelevision.co.uk Reach out on Twitters: https://twitter.com/takeitev Thanks to our monthly sup...
Look back at the 2020
January 31, 2021 19:18 - 42 minutes - 48.3 MBLooking back at 2020, reminding what has happened and giving a little commentary on each of the events. In new year’s event, Hyundai (kia) promises 11 new dedicated EVs by 2025 - In new year’s event, Hyundai promises 11 new dedicated EVs by 2025 : 25 EVs all together by 2025. Not bad, new platform, 800V based, sounds amazing. Their vehicles are very popular and due to the very good performance and efficiency - users are rather satisfied Norway continued pushing pure EVs even more...
22: It's not all about Tesla...
December 03, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 58.8 MBContinuation of my discussion with Chris Miller. We talk about Nissan, what OEMs are bad at, .. and then we are back on Tesla.. Oh well :-) All in good spirits. Merchandise Chris's Twitter Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Other OEMs are available..
November 29, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 59.5 MBHaving an informal chat with someone from the auto-industry about all sorts of aspectcs of the industry. Merchandise Chris's Twitter Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Driving The Iconic route in an EV
November 02, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBInterview with Andrew Till, who went on a journey from Land's End to John O'Groats in his Kia E-Niro - to prove that driving an EV is easier than one thinks. And much much more. Enjoy! Andrew's Channel SUBSCRIBE! Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Warm updates from Gregg
October 08, 2020 19:26 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBIn this episode, I talk about quite few things that have happened in the last 2 months. Sold my Leaf, bought Kia E-Niro, I found out more about issues DPD had with their drivers using public charging, why we didn't get VW ID.3 . And a bonus round - my thoughts about our new charger - Zappi! Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
2020 - Reboot your house
June 23, 2020 11:30 - 50 minutes - 58.4 MBMy co-host is back! This time we hopefully have a bit more entertaining show, with some nerd-ery (is that even a word?). Plus, Gregg reveals what his new car is going to be, V2G and Tesla. Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
EV Conversions with ZeroEV
May 21, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBLinks mentioned in the episode https://zero-ev.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/zeroev Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Interview with My Energi's Jordan Brompton
April 23, 2020 08:05 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBInterview with My Energi Co-Founder Jordan Brompton, all around amazing person. We are talking all things EV, charging and answer few listener questions. https://myenergi.com https://myenergi.com/product/zappi/ Jordan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordeegee/ https://myenergi.com/product/sparki-and-the-journey-to-earth/ Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Poweeeerrr!!
March 31, 2020 11:30 - 34 minutes - 40 MBWe talk about basics, simple things, what makes electric power, how to navigate the sea of strange units and designations. It's all simple and easy - so sit back, grab your calculator and enjoy ;-) What is Amp, volt, difference between kW, kWh, etc. Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Beyond 2020s
February 19, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 31 MBReminescing of my youth, how things have actually pan out vs what we were hoping for in 1990s are future in 2000, 2010 and 2020 would look like. Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Wireless
January 11, 2020 21:10 - 21 minutes - 24.8 MBLet's talk about induction charging, how it works, what I think about it and what applications it might have for the EV future. Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Friendly Rants
December 04, 2019 21:15 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBIn this episode, we are talking about our recent experiences with chargers, giving our views on the cars that are going to be coming out in 2020 and much much more. Few friendly rants, but it's all in good sprit. Engage with us @takeitev on twitter Drop us a few quid on patron: https://www.patreon.com/takeitev Thanks Friends! Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Always, Be, Charging
October 15, 2019 14:00 - 38 minutes - 43.9 MBFirst of hopefully many more episodes about charging. Starting in this episode with the overview of charging infrastructure and summary of my thoughts about charging businesses in the UK. We also have a guest - Steve Forster - who is a councillor in Hampshire, as well as Development Manager for one of the charging points provider. The interview features his own thoughts about charging infrastructure as a private individual. You can follow Steve at: https://twitter.com/CllrSteveF ...
The future of grid and EV adoption
September 17, 2019 17:00 - 36 minutes - 41.6 MBWe hear everyday that once we all get an EV, the lights will flicker, grid will fail and it's all doom and gloom. Well, I spoke to someone involved in ensuring this won't happen. Today we are featuring interview with Gill Nowell, who has been involved in many interesting research and data gathering projects to do with the future of the grid and EV adoption impact. Hope you enjoy this episode! Links https://www.electralink.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/LCT_summary-brochure...
The EV Charging Oasis
August 14, 2019 14:05 - 45 minutes - 52.3 MBIn Today's episode, we feature an interview with Lewis from the EV Experience Centre in Milton Keynes. Check them out at : http://evexperiencecentre.co.uk , @evec_mk The information provided in the interview was accurate as of the time of recording, but the list of companies they work with and list of cars EV Experience centre offers changes regularly - so please contact them for the most up to date and relevant information. And for all of your Mobile Software development needs, ...
Charging, Electrical Grid and Vehicle to Grid
July 27, 2019 14:00 - 18 minutes - 21.5 MBWe are talking about energy generation, vehicle to grid and more grid friendly ways to owning electric car. Both in terms of consumption but also helping the grid to balance itself. Featuring Mr PlugSeeker. PlugSeeker's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsKPCiJSt118nfTRYsR0NZA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOhjJaEOyXc https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle-to-grid https://www.ovoenergy.com/electric-cars/vehicle-to-grid-charger Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt...
Kate and James
June 16, 2019 00:00 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MBThis week I'm speaking to Kate and James of YouTube fame. We talked about how they got into EVs, maintenance of EVs. How to do it yourself, if you’re so inclined. Kate spoke about her take on Model 3 exterior and practicalities, and we talked about the engineering of EVs. Some of the links mentioned in the episode: Jonathan Porterfield: https://eco-cars.net/aboutecocars.php Kate and Jame's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/James0852 Servicing Tesla yourself Tesla Model ...
Phil's new car, trip report and look into the future
May 03, 2019 08:56 - 1 hour - 64 MBPhil is back, with new car. Refreshing look from an EV driver's perspective on PHEVs, practical sides, upsides and downsides. We talk about batteries, future, and what we think is going on currently on the market. Model 3 is out, but we will reserve that chat till next episode. Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
5: Guest star Kiwi EV!
April 18, 2019 22:48 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBToday's podcast features an interview with all around funny and amazing Gavin Shoebridge AKA Kiwi EV. Enjoy! @kiwiEV @takeItEV Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Hybrids, the history and .. the future?
March 14, 2019 20:20 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBGregg is briefly walking us through the history of hybrid vehicles. Are they the future? We don't we see all new cars sold Today to be hybrids? Where are the plugs? Is self-charging the new great magic technology we are al waiting for? This and more in this episode! Apologies for the sound, I did recently have a cold. And yes, I am working on talking even slower. As always. Take it EV. http://facebook.com/takeitev @takeitev on Twitters. Thanks to our mon...
3: Test Driving EVs, Moving house, upcoming cars and more
January 12, 2019 15:16 - 51 minutes - 37.4 MBNew Episode! Phil moved house, Gregg test drives Nissan Leaf 40kWh and more. As always - thank you for listening. Please subscribe to get the future episodes as soon as they come out. For all questions, suggestions etc please go to http://twitter.com/takeitev Or http://facebook.com/TakeItEV/ Thanks! Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
2: Owning an EV without dedicated charging point
November 05, 2018 15:02 - 11 minutes - 17.6 MBShould you own an EV, without access to the dedicated charging point? Do you live in a flat? Renting? Answer as always is - it depends. Good news is, you don't need your own dedicated charger - but it helps. In this episode, Gregg goes over potential issues and solutions to your charging situation. Thanks to our monthly supporters Boggratt Matthew Thompson Andrew Till Chris M ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★