The EV Charging Podcast

• #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:The $100/kWh battery breakthrough making EVs cheaper than petrol carsWhy electric vans and utes are the next big waveHow Evie’s owner-operator model ensures unmatched charger reliabilityThe DNSP bottlenecks slowing down national deploymentWhy outdated energy tariffs are the real cost drivers behind public chargingAustralia’s late-mover advantage over the US and EuropeHow the private sector can now drive metro charging growthPublic charging as an equity issue for apartment dwellers and high-mileage drivers“If we want mass EV adoption, we can’t just serve people with garages and solar panels.”Essential listening for anyone interested in transport, infrastructure, energy affordability, or climate strategy.www.solarchoice.net.au

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• #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 drivers interact with the energy grid. Originally from Ireland, he began in finance before pivoting to renewables after reconnecting with UK climate leader Sir David King. He helped fund solar and wind projects through Temporis Capital before launching Ohme to make EVs part of the energy solution.Watson pioneered smart charging through partnerships with Octopus Energy, allowing EV owners to charge when power is cheapest and cleanest—automatically. Now expanding globally, he sees Australia as the ideal next market, with its high rooftop solar uptake, dynamic tariffs, and off-street parking.His mission: to align purpose, innovation, and user-friendly tech in shaping the future of clean transport and energy.Learn more at www.solarchoice.net.au

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• #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.Electric Vehicle Council works on policy advocacy, industry development, and facilitating connections between stakeholdersAbout 10.5% of Australians (2.6 million people) live in approximately 1.2 million apartment dwellingsApartment EV charging faces unique challenges including common property issues and electrical capacity limitationsApproval processes vary by state with different voting thresholds (50% in NSW, 75% in Queensland and Victoria)Solutions range from simple power points ($4,000 for eight parking bays) to comprehensive building-wide systemsEVs are far less likely to catch fire than petrol/diesel vehicles, with Fire Rescue NSW responding to seven vehicle fires dailyApartment buildings that don't support EV charging will likely see reduced property values and rental yieldsVehicle-to-grid technology will allow EVs to support the energy grid and help phase out fossil fuel power plantsBy 2030, electric vehicles will likely represent 10-15% of vehicles on Australian roadsFind out more at solarchoice.net.au and stay tuned for our next episode in two weeks.

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• #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 the Conversation:From Farm to Founder – How Ed’s upbringing on a sheep and beef farm shaped his vision for sustainable transport.Early Challenges & First Sale – The struggle of developing a smart EV charger from scratch and getting the first customer.Evnex’s Sustainable Edge – Why Evnex prioritizes sustainable materials and cutting-edge smart charging tech.Expansion into Australia – What it takes to scale a New Zealand-born startup in a competitive market.The Future of Home Charging – How smart chargers will integrate with the grid, renewables, and energy retailers.

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• #2 Brendan Wheeler: The Keys To EV Infrastructure & Scaling in Australia

  Get more here https://www.solarchoice.net.au/ev/charging/the-ev-charging-podcast/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.

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