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Everything Electric Podcast

by The Fully Charged Show · English · Tech & Science

Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scrapheap Challenge) hosts a podcast about sustainability, eco-news and interviews from around the globe. Filled with interesting stories, almost breaking news, a pinch of wit and a dash of banter. A few guests who know what is going on in the world of EVs, renewable ene

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 56 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

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12 Oct 2026 · 56 minNew

Is Fusion Really 30 Years Away?

Is fusion still "always 30 years away"? STEP Fusion's program director, Dr James Cowan, sets out the UK's plan to build a prototype commercial fusion plant by 2040, covering the engineering, supply chains, funding and economics as well as the physics. 00:00 Intro 02:29 What is STEP Fusion? 04:13 Why fusion isn't "always 30 years away" 07:33 How fusion works, and the neutron problem 18:59 What STEP is building at West Burton 24:00 Delivery plan: partners and a 2030 construction start 32:12 Who pays for it? Funding and the commercial route 34:38 Cost, baseload power and fit with renewables…

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5 Oct 2026 · 58 min
The 70% Problem: What Still Needs Electrifying with Michael Liebreich
This week, Helen Czerski catches up with Michael Liebreich on why hydrogen's hype is deflating, what the electrification staircase says we should do now, and why the energy transition is easier than it looks. 0:00 Introduction and welcome to Michael Liebreich 2:04 What is the "hydrogen soufflé"? 5:35 Hydrogen ladder 6.0: cheaper batteries and a growing "row of doom" 9:14 Why clean hydrogen will likely stay blue, and white hydrogen reality check 14:07 Wind and solar overtake gas, and the primary energy fallacy 18:45 Do fuel cells have a future? Data centres and backup power 21:29 The…
28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr
Going gangbusters? Global EV sales surge, BUT who are the winners & losers?
Robert mines Benchmark Mineral Intelligence for a 'data rich' and optimistic deep dive... Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@ fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/ STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap- sign-up/…
21 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Fortescue: The Global Mining 'goliath' that's genuinely 'greening' a dirty business
Monstrous trucks and cleaning up a 'carbon monster': Robert talks to the CEO of Fortescue. Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric. show 2027 dates yet to be confirmed - watch this space! To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: [email protected] Timestamps: 00:00:10 – Intro 00:03:49 – What Fortescue is, export scale, Port Hedland 00:07:26 – Why decarbonize: climate, economics, sovereignty 00:13:45 – The economics: diesel cost vs solar/battery savings 00:18:50 – Mining tech and safety: why big machines lag…
14 Sep 2026 · 54 min
Charging HYSTERIA or Valid CONCERN? EV sales surge strains Australian grid?!
Tabloids catastrophize about charging, but Robert talks to Ausgrid to uncover the truth... Join us this Friday, Saturday & Sunday at Sydney Showground: https://everythingelectric. show EVERYTHING ELECTRIC SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026 To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: [email protected] Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric. show Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@ fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign:…
7 Sep 2026 · 58 min
'Green with Envy?' Has Australia hit the 'sweet-spot' for EV, solar & battery?
Helen Czerski has an enlightening chat with Eytan Lenko, 'Boundless' enthusiast for climate tech. Join the 'rEVolution', visit our imminent Everything Electric expos in London & Sydney: https://everythingelectric. show EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026 Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@ fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/ STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ fullychargedshow Become a…
31 Aug 2026 · 10 min
SAYONARA! Is JAPAN being left behind? And JACK's 'gear' change!
It's no secret that this is a year of change at the Fully Charged Show, and after 5 years of relative 'sustainability', we're bidding farewell to a few of our biggest stars (in front of, and behind the scenes). And now, arguably none bigger than, Jack Scarlett. And we've had some serious on-screen talent, from the immense Imogen Bhogal, to the magnificent Maddie Moate, and not forgetting the incredibly funny, Jonny Smith. In fact, when Jonny left to launch the Late Brake Show, he left huge shoes to fill. And then we happened on the talented (and tall), Jack Scarlett, who was making a name…
24 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Has China saved electrification & is Australia a canary in the 'clean' coal mine?
Robert Llewellyn is joined by a special guest who brings some much-needed positivity. Yes, the world's changing fast, but it's not all bad, and clean energy legend Professor Ray Wills reminds us why. One thing is for certain, the axis of influence is tilting towards the Asia Pacific... Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026 To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: [email protected] Check out…
18 Aug 2026 · 1 hr
CHANGE ANXIETY?! Robert & Dan discuss 'adapting' to new realities, & necessary sacrifices...
It's been quite a ride for Robert Llewellyn & Dan Caesar over the last decade, as they clocked up more than 2 billion views, 26 events globally, including 180,000 test drives, but change is the only constant. As transparent as ever, they discuss entering a new era, how the UK has become a hard market and what is happening behind the scenes to ensure that the Fully Charged Show Ltd survives another decade. Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: [email protected]…
11 Aug 2026 · 1 hr
Is AI & 'big' data *really* going to be gas-powered? Toddington Harper hopes to clean up...
Helen Czerski talks to Toddington Harper about his ambitious project to 'clean up' data centre energy generation. The brains behind GRIDSERVE has already shown he has what it takes to reimagine the solar and EV industries, now he's switched gear to focus on AI, and how to harness solar power and micro-grids in the Middle East. For the optimistic podcast you need to hear right now, tune in to Toddington as he talks about his newest project, GIGATONS. 00:00 – Intro: Toddington Harper returns to the podcast 00:34 – From Gridserve CEO to founding Gigatons 05:02 – Sustainability, family, and mass…
3 Aug 2026 · 1 hr
Battery Deep Dive: 5-Minute EV Charging, Solid State & How Batteries Are Quietly Running the World!
This week's podcast was recorded live on stage at Latitude Festival 2026, in the Cosmic Shambles Forest of Science and Culture! Helen Czerski is joined by our very own Robert Llewellyn and battery chemist Professor Saiful Islam for a wide-ranging conversation about batteries — covering everything from world-record lemon batteries to five-minute EV charging, sodium-ion tech, battery planes, and vehicle-to-grid power. https://cosmicshambles.com/ 00:00 – Introduction 02:53 – Meet the guests: Robert Llewellyn & Prof. Saiful Islam 03:34 – The world-record lemon battery (and Saiful's quest to…
27 Jul 2026 · 52 min
USELESS ULEZ - Choked? Has Sadiq Khan's flagship policy saved lives, or harmed livelihoods?
Air pollution in London has changed dramatically over the past few decades — but how much of that is down to policies like ULEZ, and what's still being missed? This week Helen Czerski is joined by Dr. Gary Fuller, an air pollution scientist at Imperial College London who has spent over 30 years measuring air quality in the capital. They cover what's actually in the air we breathe, how ULEZ and other low-emission schemes have changed it, and the surprisingly large health benefits that are now being measured — plus the pollution sources still flying under the radar. Catch us live at Everything…
20 Jul 2026 · 1 hr
Detroit's Dunne, China's won? How it happened & is it 'unstoppable'?
Robert Llewellyn talks to Michael Dunne - entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker - about China's ambitions to dominate global electric car and battery markets. How did it happen, and is China's rise and America's automotive decline inevitable? Join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric. show EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026 To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: [email protected] 00:00 – Intro 02:10 – Michael Dunne's background and first trip to…
13 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Have batteries made electric flight real? Can UK's Vertical Aerospace conquer the skies?
All aboard for a British success story in the making? Bristol-based Vertical Aerospace is closer and closer to becoming a reality, and Robert Llewellyn discusses its progress with its Chief Engineer, David King, and how better and better battery technology has made it all possible. Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric. show EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026 To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: [email protected] 00:00 Why this…
29 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Costing The Earth vs Coastal Net Worth? How the World can Harness Home-Grown Energy!
North Sea Oil is an addiction the UK has struggled with, but what if there was another way? All countries are rich in resource of one type of another, the UK's coastline is its pearl. Listen in for a deep dive with Deborah Greaves from the University of Oxford, as Robert Llewellyn finds out everything about offshore wind, floating turbines and the actual projects under way. They also get into how O&G engineering skills transfer directly to offshore wind, as well as other emergent technologies, including tidal, and why the UK is unquely placed to ride the wave. Clean energy curious? Come to…
22 Jun 2026 · 48 min
Leap into the unknown? Has Stellantis masterstroke turned Chinese car invasion to its advantage?
Robert Llewellyn gets a glimpse behind the scenes at one of the biggest car companies in the world, as he talks to the man leading its' newest brand. With only a year on sale in the UK, Leapmotor - a Chinese company, within which Stellantis has a 20% stake - has made its mark. Damien Dally, MD of Leapmotor UK tells us how it's been done, what's to come, and how strategic partnerships are key to the survival of new and old OEMs alike. For EV test drives aplenty, join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026…
15 Jun 2026 · 1 hr
From Balcony Solar to Solar Farms, is sun setting on fossil fuels permanently after Iran own goal?
Robert Llewellyn shines a light on the burgeoning solar industry with Sonia Dunlop the CEO of the Global Solar Council. Plug in for Pakistan's success story, to understand the unstoppable rise of balcony solar, and prepare to engage smug mode as the power of the sun trumps fossil fuels forever... Fresh from the triumph of Everything Electric WEST, Robert and his tireless team gets set for a glorious summer, ahead of their Autumn events in GREATER LONDON & SYDNEY respectively. Come join us at Twickenham Stadium or Sydney Showground: https://everythingelectric. show EE GREATER LONDON…
8 Jun 2026 · 52 min
Is Petrol *Ban* a Massive Mistake? And how has BMW engineered around it?
Let's be honest, most legacy manufacturers are struggling with the switch to electric, leaving an opening for hordes of new brands, and yet BMW seems to be on-board with an all-electric future. But what are BMW's views on the internal combustion *ban*; is it a massive mistake? Our expert host, Imogen Bhogal (once with OEMs Jaguar Land Rover & ARRIVAL), talks candidly to Glenn Schmidt, BMW's Vice President Global Sustainability, about significant strides made by the automotive giants. Why not come and join us the latest electric BMWs, along with many other brands at our next Everything…
1 Jun 2026 · 45 min
From China to Cheltenham? Is a declining 'West' in danger of a death spiral?
Fresh from the furore over Ferrari's 1st EV, Robert Llewellyn calls Dan Caesar to discuss just how many Chinese cars they're seeing in the Cotswolds and Surrey Hills nowadays. As well as what you can expect from Everything Electric's 1st ever event in the West of England (June 12th & 13th), what it all means for the Western car industry, and whether the Pope gave Ferrari's Luce his blessing. Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric show: https://everythingelectric. show EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE…
18 May 2026 · 57 min
From Red Dwarf to The EV Revolution: In Conversation With Robert Llewellyn!
In this special, and slightly sillier episode of the Everything Electric podcast, Imogen Bhogal turns the tables on our founder, Robert Llewellyn. As Robert celebrates his 70th birthday, the pair look back on an extraordinary six-decade career spanning bespoke shoemaking, fringe comedy, cult sci-fi fame, and becoming one of the world's leading voices for electric vehicles and clean energy. They chat about Robert's time on Red Dwarf and the show's enduring legacy as one of the BBC's most-watched programmes (outperforming Top Gear, dare we say it?). There are also fond memories of Scrapheap…
11 May 2026 · 34 min
CATL CTO On The Truth About 3-Minute Charging, Sodium & Solid-State!
Recorded live at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, Elliot Richards sits down with Dr. Zhu Lingbo "LB", CTO of CATL's International Business Unit, for a conversation about the battery technologies that are reshaping the automotive industry. From 3-minute charging and 1,500 km batteries to the reality of solid-state development, this episode delves into the breakthroughs, bottlenecks, and global power struggle defining the future of EVs. LB Zhu explains how CATL's latest Qilin and Shenxing battery platforms are pushing energy density, charging speed, and weight reduction further than ever before,…
4 May 2026 · 36 min
China EV Problem & Battery Breakthroughs by CATL
EVents season kicks off in earnest, with the biggest car show ever held on planet earth. Where else, but in Beijing? But is its scale covering some cracks in the car market more generally and China specifically, Dan Caesar & Elliot Richards think it might be. From inside the cockpit of a CATL battery powered vertical take off and landing craft they predict take off for some, crash landings for others. Want to see and test drive an array of battery EVs, but can't make it to the major autoshows overseas? Then come join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric. show…
27 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Why the UK Energy Market Is Broken (and How to Fix It!) | Greg Jackson & Rory Sutherland
Welcome to a special live episode of the Everything Electric podcast, recorded right in the heart of Oxford Street thanks to @renaultgroup . This is a rare, unfiltered conversation with three of the most influential voices in clean energy and human behaviour: Greg Jackson (CEO, Octopus Energy) Rory Sutherland (Behavioural Science, Ogilvy) Robert Llewellyn (Fully Charged) We're living through a strange moment. Clean energy is advancing faster than ever… yet the global system still clings to fossil fuels, geopolitical instability, and outdated market rules. So what's really going on? In this…
20 Apr 2026 · 54 min
Why Electrification Could Cut Global Energy Use in Half!
In this episode of the Everything Electric Podcast, Robert Llewellyn sits down with Professor Jan Rosenow, Professor of Energy and Climate Policy at Oxford University, to reveal why electricity currently only tells 20% of the global energy story. They delve into tackling the "hidden 80%", the mobility and heating sectors still dominated by fossil fuels; and explore why our current system is "astonishingly inefficient," wasting two-thirds of all energy inputs as heat. Jan explains how shifting to electrification at scale could cut total global energy demand in half and tackles the biggest…
13 Apr 2026 · 38 min
EVALANCHE? CHINA'S GRIP TIGHTENS! EV DRIVER'S 'SMUG MODE?'
It's been a BIG month for battery EV sales, or has it? Imogen and Dan delve into the first set of sales statistics since the Oil Crisis began, display shock and awe at how ambitious Chinese OEMs are changing the structure of a historically conservative market, as well as examining a misinformation masterclass in the British press. Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: [email protected] EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th…
7 Apr 2026 · 52 min
Freelander Goes Electric?! AI's Power Problem & Megawatt Charging!
In this episode of the Everything Electric podcast, Robert is joined by fellow presenter Imogen Bhogal. What starts as a quick catch-up soon descends into a slightly unhinged conversation about the surprising return of the Freelander as an EV joint venture in China, the staggering energy demands of AI and data centres including battery systems measured in tens of gigawatt-hours that rival the power consumption of entire cities, and Robert's unexpected VW fandom...! Links to stories: https://electrek.co/2026/03/ 31/freelander-suv-reborn- sharp-off-road-ev-images/ https://electrek.co/2026/03/…
30 Mar 2026 · 42 min
XPeng Explodes? Fleet Cheat? Oil Shocks?
Imogen & Dan run the rule over an automotive market in turm-oil. This week they take a closer look at the ups and downs of one of China's outstanding OEMs, reveal how those that are running vehicles fleets and spreadsheets win with EVs, and an unavoidable look at the Middle East market shakes. XPeng Sales Explode: https://cleantechnica.com/ 2026/01/02/xpeng-sales-rise- 126-from-190068-to-429445/ XPENG's Scottish Dealership: https://www.linkedin.com/ posts/dancaesar_fromhowtowow- cheaperbetterbatteryelectric- activity-7440657769185243136- Xf_a?utm_source=share&utm_ medium=member_desktop&rcm=…
23 Mar 2026 · 54 min
Donut Labs Solid-State Battery Could Change EVs Forever…If It's Real!
In this latest episode of the Everything Electric podcast, Robert calls on friends of the channel Dave Borlace (Just Have A Think) and Dr. Euan McTurk to help make sense of the perplexing Donut Labs solid-state battery. From wild claims of a five-minute charge to 100,000 charge cycles, the team tries to figure out if this battery is fact or fiction? 0:10 - Intro 1:58 - Donut Lab's Solid-State Battery Technology Explained 44:25 - AI Data Centres & Energy Demand Discussion 53:32 - Outro & Final Thoughts Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show…
16 Mar 2026 · 44 min
Don't Mention The War! BYD Kills Off Combustion? Trade Body Trauma?
While Imogen's away, Robert & Dan run amok with the latest tales of automotive angst. In this Pulse, they talk about why the war is not a subject to ignore, how BYD is breaking the engine epoch through technological advancement, & discuss how its a tricky time for old-school, fossil-fuelled trade bodies. Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: [email protected] EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER…
9 Mar 2026 · 51 min
2030: The Point of No Return? | In the Car with Katie White Climate Minister
In this special episode of the Everything Electric podcast, Robert jumps into the passenger seat of a Fiat 500 Electric with Katie White MP, Minister for Climate in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. From her early days as a "petrol head" and Jeremy Clarkson fan to leading the charge on the UK's carbon budgets, Katie shares her unique journey into climate politics. Robert and Katie delve into the realities of being a Minister, the status of the UK's transition to a green economy, and why electric vehicles are a "dollop of joy" for any driver. 00:00 - Meeting the Minister: A…

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Is Fusion Really 30 Years Away?

Earlier episodes 29 most recent

The 70% Problem: What Still Needs Electrifying with Michael Liebreich

Going gangbusters? Global EV sales surge, BUT who are the winners & losers?

Fortescue: The Global Mining 'goliath' that's genuinely 'greening' a dirty business

Charging HYSTERIA or Valid CONCERN? EV sales surge strains Australian grid?!

'Green with Envy?' Has Australia hit the 'sweet-spot' for EV, solar & battery?

SAYONARA! Is JAPAN being left behind? And JACK's 'gear' change!

Has China saved electrification & is Australia a canary in the 'clean' coal mine?

CHANGE ANXIETY?! Robert & Dan discuss 'adapting' to new realities, & necessary sacrifices...

Is AI & 'big' data really going to be gas-powered? Toddington Harper hopes to clean up...

Battery Deep Dive: 5-Minute EV Charging, Solid State & How Batteries Are Quietly Running the World!

USELESS ULEZ - Choked? Has Sadiq Khan's flagship policy saved lives, or harmed livelihoods?

Detroit's Dunne, China's won? How it happened & is it 'unstoppable'?

Have batteries made electric flight real? Can UK's Vertical Aerospace conquer the skies?

Costing The Earth vs Coastal Net Worth? How the World can Harness Home-Grown Energy!

Leap into the unknown? Has Stellantis masterstroke turned Chinese car invasion to its advantage?

From Balcony Solar to Solar Farms, is sun setting on fossil fuels permanently after Iran own goal?

Is Petrol Ban a Massive Mistake? And how has BMW engineered around it?

From China to Cheltenham? Is a declining 'West' in danger of a death spiral?

From Red Dwarf to The EV Revolution: In Conversation With Robert Llewellyn!

CATL CTO On The Truth About 3-Minute Charging, Sodium & Solid-State!

China EV Problem & Battery Breakthroughs by CATL

Why the UK Energy Market Is Broken (and How to Fix It!) | Greg Jackson & Rory Sutherland

Why Electrification Could Cut Global Energy Use in Half!

EVALANCHE? CHINA'S GRIP TIGHTENS! EV DRIVER'S 'SMUG MODE?'

Freelander Goes Electric?! AI's Power Problem & Megawatt Charging!

XPeng Explodes? Fleet Cheat? Oil Shocks?

Donut Labs Solid-State Battery Could Change EVs Forever…If It's Real!

Don't Mention The War! BYD Kills Off Combustion? Trade Body Trauma?

2030: The Point of No Return? | In the Car with Katie White Climate Minister

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