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Episode 154: Liz Allan and Ben Nelmes - How EV Sales Are Surging and What It Means for the UK’s Net Zero Journey.

Liz Allan speaks to Ben Nelmes, Executive Director and co-founder of New Automotive. They explore the rapid growth of electric vehicle adoption in the UK and what it means for our path to net zero.

Ben shares the journey that led him from shaping climate and energy policy in Parliament to establishing New Automotive in 2020, an independent think tank dedicated to accelerating the shift to zero-emission vehicles through data-driven insight. They discuss the numbers behind June’s landmark moment when one in four new cars sold in the UK was electric, highlighting the conditions that made it possible and the lessons it offers for other markets.

Liz and Ben also dive into the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, consumer mindset shifts, the affordability debate, and the findings of the Cost of Driving Electric report. Ben explains how New Automotive uses data not just to track EV adoption, but to cut through misinformation, influence policy, and support a fair, inclusive transition.

Ben Nelmes Bio:
Ben Nelmes has spent his career at the intersection of climate policy and transport, helping shape how the UK responds to the challenge of decarbonisation. Before co-founding New Automotive in 2020, he advised the chair of the House of Commons Environment Committee and worked across a range of energy and environmental policy roles. Known for turning complex data into clear, actionable insights, Ben has become a respected voice in the EV sector, championing transparency, consumer awareness, and evidence-based policy to accelerate the shift to cleaner transport.

Quote of the Episode:
“The UK is emerging as a real case study of success; one in four new cars sold is now electric, and that should give us hope and confidence about what’s possible.” — Ben Nelmes, Executive Director, New Automotive

Ben Nelmes Links:
Website: https://newautomotive.org
New Automotive July BEV Sales Report: https://newautomotive.org/ecc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bennelmes?

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Episode 153: Liz Allan and Ben Thorp - Building Trust and Smarter Destination Charging.

Liz Allan is joined by Ben Thorp, EV Charging Specialist at Ratio EV. Ben shares his journey from working in solar and battery systems in Australia to helping shape the UK’s destination charging landscape. With a passion for sustainability, partnership, and circularity in manufacturing, Ben explains how Ratio EV designs and builds AC charge points for homes, businesses, and public destinations, always with the customer in mind.

Liz and Ben discuss the importance of trusted installer networks, why “big isn’t always better” in EV charging, and how proactive maintenance, dynamic load balancing, and flexible back-office integration make a real difference. They explore the value of destination charging for hotels, workplaces, and leisure venues, and how this approach can deliver both driver convenience and business benefits.

Ben Thorp Bio:
Ben Thorp is an EV industry professional with a unique career path that spans continents and technologies. After starting out in Chester, Ben spent several years in Australia working with a solar and battery storage start-up, where he developed a deep understanding of renewable energy systems. Since returning to the UK, he has been instrumental in growing Ratio EV’s presence, focusing on AC charging solutions for homes, workplaces, and destinations. Known for his open, collaborative approach, Ben works closely with installers and Charge Point Operators to deliver reliable, sustainable, and easy-to-maintain charging infrastructure, manufactured locally with circularity at its core.

Quote of the Episode
"The key to great EV charging is trust; between manufacturers, installers, and drivers. Without it, everything else falls down." — Ben Thorp.

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Episode 152: Liz Allan and Suki Sangha - Beyond the Plug: How Virta is Reimagining EV Charging.

We’re really grateful and excited to have Virta as the sponsor for this episode of Electric Evolution. Virta is helping to shape the future of EV charging through smart, connected, and flexible solutions across Europe.

For the 152nd episode of Electric Evolution, Liz Allan is joined by Suki Sangha, Sales Lead (UK & Ireland) at Virta, one of Europe’s leading smart charging platforms. Together, they explore how EV charging is evolving from a simple plug-in solution to a vital part of the wider energy and digital ecosystem.

Suki shares powerful insights into why it’s time to move beyond siloed infrastructure thinking and start seeing EV charging as a dynamic, intelligent service. Liz and Suki also discuss the importance of collaboration across the energy landscape, why the UK has a key role to play in global EV progress, and how platforms like Virta are enabling new business models and grid resilience through smarter technology.

Suki Sangha Bio:
Suki Sangha is the Sales Lead for the UK and Ireland at Virta, bringing a unique perspective shaped by his early career in the hospitality industry. With a natural focus on service, people, and customer experience, Suki has carried those values into the world of EV charging, helping organisations embrace smarter, more connected infrastructure. His commercial insight and passion for innovation now support businesses, developers, and energy providers across the UK as they navigate the shift to electrified transport and integrated energy systems.

Quote of the Episode:
"Customer experience should never be an afterthought; it needs to be part of the design from day one.” — Suki Sangha, Virta

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