The Fully Charged Podcast Toyota Triumphs? Trump Tariff Turmoil! Tesla's Trialing Time?
Apr 14, 2025
Dan Caesar, CEO of Electric Vehicles UK, passionately discusses the growing enthusiasm for electric vehicles and contrasts it with the stagnation in the UK's clean tech sector. He dives into the complexities of the Zero Electric Vehicle mandate and emerging regulations affecting the automotive landscape. The impact of U.S. tariffs on global trade and competition faced by Tesla are also on the table, along with an exciting preview of upcoming electric vehicle events. The conversation brims with optimism for a sustainable future and EV innovations.
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ZEV Mandate Concerns
- The UK government's ZEV mandate changes create consumer confusion and risk job losses.
- The inclusion of plugless hybrids in the mandate is a significant misstep.
Promote EV Benefits
- Promote EVs by emphasizing their lower cost and superior performance.
- Focus on the "cheaper, better, battery electric" message to drive demand.
Charging Infrastructure Improvements
- Brighton and Hove are installing 5,000 on-street chargers to improve accessibility.
- All lamppost chargers in Robert Llewellyn's London neighborhood were recently in use.