Talk Auto: An Automotive Podcast

EV charging infrastructure: The next phase

Episode Summary

As EV adoption scales, the conversation around EV charging infrastructure is evolving from 'are there enough chargers?', to commercial readiness, operating costs, energy management and long-term market confidence. This episode of Talk Auto explores what the next phase of EV charging means for the automotive market. From the role of smart charging, vehicle-to-grid technology and future partnerships between automotive, energy and charging providers.

Episode Notes

In this episode of Talk Auto, we discuss:

• How EV charging infrastructure is entering a new phase
• What charging strategy means for operating costs, uptime and long-term planning
• How smart charging can help manage energy demand and reduce operating costs
• The role vehicle-to-grid technology could have in EV adoption and energy management
• How battery health, charging behaviour and bidirectional capability could influence future residual values
• Why stronger partnerships between OEMs, retailers, leasing providers, fleets, energy companies and chargepoint operators will be important as adoption scales

Guests:

• Sam Clarke, Head of eHGV, GRIDSERVE
• Olga Spence, Strategy Manager, Cox Automotive Europe