
The Fully Charged Podcast
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 energy and sustainability.
Latest episodes

Dec 16, 2019 • 32min
Electric Vehicle Myths Busted! - FC LIVE 2019
In this live talk at Fully Charged Live on Saturday 9th June, Maddie spoke with three experts about “Electric Vehicles myths busted!”. So on stage, Maddie welcomes Elinor Chalmers from EVA Scotland, Graeme Cooper from the National Grid, and Euan McTurk from Dukosi. So let’s all get confirmation finally, that EV’s can indeed get wet. Thank you to all our panelists with this talk, we all hope this particular episode can be shared with your knowledge hungry EV wannabe friends. So why not share this podcast on your favourite social thing and spread the good word, so we don’t have to answer these questions anymore. Don’t forget, leave us a 5* rating and review on your favourite podcast player as it helps us get discovered and increases our reach to spread the sustainability message. And finally don’t forget to subscribe to our two YouTube channels, which includes Fully Charged Regen which has these talks in video form. To get some more information about this topic or anything Fully Charged why not checkout our AMAZING new glorious website at: www.fullycharged.show. and why not have a gander at our fabulous A-Z guide. We also have new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don’t worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. And we save the best until last, a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn’t be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. You are amazing and we worship you, literally….

Dec 9, 2019 • 39min
Can Electric Vehicles compete? FC LIVE 2019
In this live talk at Fully Charged Live on 9th June, Jonny spoke with an expert panel all about “Can electric cars compete”. With the raising of popularity in Formula E, and our upcoming video where Jonny drove the 1st generation Formula E and looked at a refreshed Pininfarina Battista, motorsport might well be the next area of dominance for electric vehicles. So with me on stage was Beth Lily Georgiou, ERA championship, Alexander Sims, BMW I Andretti and Mark Gemmell, Electric GT. Don’t forget, leave us a 5* rating and review on your favourite podcast player as it helps us get discovered and increases our reach to spread the sustainability message. And finally don’t forget to subscribe to our two YouTube channels, which includes Fully Charged Regen which has these talks in video form. To get some more information about this topic or anything Fully Charged why not checkout our AMAZING new glorious website at: www.fullycharged.show. and why not have a gander at our fabulous A-Z guide. Oh (whisper) we even have some newly made merch on there, but don’t say anything to anyone else. Just between us. And we save the best until last, a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn’t be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. You are amazing and we worship you, literally…. Check out our new glorious website at: www.fullycharged.show Fully Charged LIVE USA information and tickets: https://fullycharged.show/events/fully-charged-live-north-america/ Patreon Links: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow DON'T FORGET - Please subscribe to The Fully Charged Show Podcast on whatever format you use. Most popular Podcast links: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast/id1449137711?mt=2 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2Z1bGx5Y2hhcmdlZHNob3cubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y2gu0zZYruYTTqq3J4l7y?si=xkmJ_GVsQK6helTcUtJcaQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast Pocket Casts https://pca.st/podcast/f4cb4da0-fc71-0136-324e-08b04944ede4

Dec 2, 2019 • 34min
Future disruptors to Energy & Transport - FC LIVE 2019
In this live talk at Fully Charged Live on 8th June, Helen Czerski, does a wonderful job talking to an expert panel all about “Future disruptors to Energy & Transport”. Alongside her in the Mega Theatre is Artur Sychov from Somnium Space, Patrick Bion from Arrival and Clare Jones from What 3 Words. This weeks podcast is supported by Oscar and Hamish - makers of premium tailored frunk/froot and trunk luggage for your Tesla model S, X and model 3. To celebrate the reveal of the Tesla Cyber Truck you can now ‘build your own’ card Cyber truck with a free downloadable file from OscarandHamish.com Simply download the file and print onto thick card or paper. Available as a line drawing so you can add your own decals or as a HD colour rendered file. Fully Charged podcast listeners and Regen-ers can get 10% discount and free shipping by entering FULLYCHARGED at checkout. Don’t forget, leave us a 5* rating and review on your favourite podcast player as it helps us get discovered and increases our reach to spread the sustainability message. And finally don’t forget to subscribe to our two YouTube channels, which includes Fully Charged Regen which has these talks in video form. To get some more information about this topic or anything Fully Charged why not checkout our AMAZING new glorious website at: www.fullycharged.show. and why not have a gander at our fabulous A-Z guide. Oh (whisper) we even have some newly made merch on there, but don’t say anything to anyone else. Just between us. And we save the best until last, a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn’t be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. You are amazing and we worship you, literally…. Check out our new glorious website at: www.fullycharged.show Fully Charged LIVE USA information and tickets: https://fullycharged.show/events/fully-charged-live-north-america/ Patreon Links: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow DON'T FORGET - Please subscribe to The Fully Charged Show Podcast on whatever format you use. Most popular Podcast links: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast/id1449137711?mt=2 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2Z1bGx5Y2hhcmdlZHNob3cubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y2gu0zZYruYTTqq3J4l7y?si=xkmJ_GVsQK6helTcUtJcaQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast Pocket Casts https://pca.st/podcast/f4cb4da0-fc71-0136-324e-08b04944ede4

Nov 25, 2019 • 58min
Nikola battery tech, Nissan Leaf after 72,000 miles, Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Morris van.
Nikola trucks have recently announced a 1,000 mile battery for their soon to be in production ready ready trucks. Robert gives his feedback on his old Nissan Leaf, after it ticked over 72,000 miles. Jonny and Robert discuss the Ford Mustang Mach-E and maybe a mistake in it’s naming, strategy. Also, they discuss the Morris commercial van that has been revealed. Lastly the book we have been working on for the past 18 months is complete and we are planning on adding it to the store. This episode is supported by Oscar and Hamish, Purveyors of the finest tailored luggage for the frunk/froot and trunk of your Tesla model S, X or model 3. To get 15% off PLUS free shipping, but this is only until 3rd December. So if you have been waiting now is the best time to do it, as we pretty much know this is the lowest they can go. So do it now whilst you still can. Use the code FULLYCHARGED at checkout. Don’t forget, leave us a 5* rating and review on your favourite podcast player as it helps us get discovered and increases our reach to spread the sustainability message. Patreon: A quick thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn’t be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. Thank you. If you too would like to support us and what we do, have a look at the show notes for all the necessary links. Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Acast, Pocket Cast or wherever you get your podcasts from. If you want to contact us and maybe become a sponsor of the podcast get in touch, podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk Check out our new glorious website at: www.fullycharged.show Fully Charged LIVE USA information and tickets: https://fullycharged.show/events/fully-charged-live-north-america/ Patreon Links: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow DON'T FORGET - Please subscribe to The Fully Charged Show Podcast on whatever format you use. Most popular Podcast links: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast/id1449137711?mt=2 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2Z1bGx5Y2hhcmdlZHNob3cubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y2gu0zZYruYTTqq3J4l7y?si=xkmJ_GVsQK6helTcUtJcaQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast Pocket Casts https://pca.st/podcast/f4cb4da0-fc71-0136-324e-08b04944ede4

Nov 18, 2019 • 50min
How to choose an electric car? FC LIVE 2019
How do you go about choosing the right electric car for you? Well in this Fully Charged Live talk at another packed out Giga Theatre (over 800 people per session by the way), with a little help from Jonathan Porterfield from Eco Cars, Robyn Hester from DriveElectric & Matt Cleevely from Cleevely EV, we have a really good discussion about the pro’s and con’s of this tricky decision. To request Connected Kerb on your street, go to their website – www.connectedkerb.com to request for your council to create a cleaner, greener, future-proofed street. If you want to contact us podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk Patreon Links: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow DON'T FORGET - Please subscribe to The Fully Charged Show Podcast on whatever format you use. Most popular Podcast links: Apple Podcast App: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast/id1449137711?mt=2 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2Z1bGx5Y2hhcmdlZHNob3cubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y2gu0zZYruYTTqq3J4l7y?si=xkmJ_GVsQK6helTcUtJcaQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast Pocket Casts https://pca.st/podcast/f4cb4da0-fc71-0136-324e-08b04944ede4

Nov 11, 2019 • 35min
FC LIVE 2019 - Why are Concept cars important?
Why are cool concept cars important? Well in this Fully Charged Live talk at a packed out Giga Theatre at Silverstone, we found out why with a little help from Tessie Hartjes from Lightyear, Steve Wass from Peugeot, yes thats right Peugeot and Hugo Spowers from Riversimple. Fully Charged Podcast listeners can get 10% off at www.oscarandhamish.com with discount code: FULLYCHARGED You can also see the Oscar and Hamish collection at Fully Charged Live USA in Austin Texas on 1st and 2nd February – Inspired by heroes, made by legends and born to be driven. Sponsors: Fully Charged Podcast listeners can get 10% off at oscarandhamish.com with discount code: FULLYCHARGED If you want to contact us podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk Articles New Porsches: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-porsche-taycan-4s-unveiled-%C2%A383000-price Recharge time: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/electric-cars-battery-recharge-time-a9177781.html Airbus: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-13/airbus-may-make-the-next-version-of-its-top-selling-jet-a-hybrid Patreon Links: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow DON'T FORGET - Please subscribe to The Fully Charged Show Podcast on whatever format you use. Most popular Podcast links: Apple Podcast App: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast/id1449137711?mt=2 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2Z1bGx5Y2hhcmdlZHNob3cubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y2gu0zZYruYTTqq3J4l7y?si=xkmJ_GVsQK6helTcUtJcaQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast Pocket Casts https://pca.st/podcast/f4cb4da0-fc71-0136-324e-08b04944ede4

Nov 4, 2019 • 1h 1min
Green number plates, new Taycan models, Rivian’s battery size, New charging technique and hybrid electric planes
Welcome to the Fully Charged Podcast Green number plates, pros and cons. New Taycan models are incoming. Robert is very excited about the I.D.3. Rivian’s battery size comparison. New charging technique will allow for 20 minute charge times rather than 60 minutes. Hybrid electric planes, are going big time. If you want to contact us podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk Articles New Porsches: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-porsche-taycan-4s-unveiled-%C2%A383000-price Recharge time: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/electric-cars-battery-recharge-time-a9177781.html Airbus: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-13/airbus-may-make-the-next-version-of-its-top-selling-jet-a-hybrid Patreon Links: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow DON'T FORGET - Please subscribe to The Fully Charged Show Podcast on whatever format you use. Most popular Podcast links: Apple Podcast App: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast/id1449137711?mt=2 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2Z1bGx5Y2hhcmdlZHNob3cubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y2gu0zZYruYTTqq3J4l7y?si=xkmJ_GVsQK6helTcUtJcaQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast Pocket Casts https://pca.st/podcast/f4cb4da0-fc71-0136-324e-08b04944ede4

Oct 28, 2019 • 51min
Autonomy in Paris with Benoît Jacob from Byton and Yael Rivkind from Otonomo
Jonny and Robert were heading to Paris on the Eurostar last week and this was the reason why. They were heading off to “Autonomy in Paris” event, where they were scheduled in to interview Yael Rivkind from Otonomo and Benoît Jacob from Byton. Our first live podcast. One of many to come in the future. If you want to contact us podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk Articles: Patreon Links: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow DON'T FORGET - Please subscribe to The Fully Charged Show Podcast on whatever format you use. Most popular Podcast links: Apple Podcast App: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast/id1449137711?mt=2 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2Z1bGx5Y2hhcmdlZHNob3cubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y2gu0zZYruYTTqq3J4l7y?si=xkmJ_GVsQK6helTcUtJcaQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast Pocket Casts https://pca.st/podcast/f4cb4da0-fc71-0136-324e-08b04944ede4

Oct 21, 2019 • 58min
Listener Q&A Special Why is it special? Because they are on the Eurostar
Welcome to the Fully Charged Podcast Jonny and Robert are on the train to Paris, so why not join them as they read out listener questions and realise they actually know some stuff. Apologies for the audio, it’s never good whilst in transit, it does get better we promise. If you want to contact us podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk Patreon Links: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow DON'T FORGET - Please subscribe to The Fully Charged Show Podcast on whatever format you use. Most popular Podcast links: Apple Podcast App: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast/id1449137711?mt=2 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2Z1bGx5Y2hhcmdlZHNob3cubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y2gu0zZYruYTTqq3J4l7y?si=xkmJ_GVsQK6helTcUtJcaQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast Pocket Casts https://pca.st/podcast/f4cb4da0-fc71-0136-324e-08b04944ede4

Oct 14, 2019 • 36min
FC LIVE 2019 - Make your own eco-home or retrofit your own?
Maddie has recently moved house, and as well as that being a total logistical nightmare, which we don’t wish on anyone, she wanted to make sure her new home has as small a carbon footprint as possible. So, with this in mind, at Fully Charged Live in June, Maddie really wanted to talk some industry experts about their options and to be reassured that it’s not as daunting a task as she was originally thinking it might be. We managed to convince Dean Fielding from Keystone Homes,Toby Morris from Sunamp and Martin Allman from Sonnen on the Mega Theatre with me. Don’t forget those of you in the US or who want to travel to the US, Fully Charged LIVE USA is happening on 1st and 2nd February 2020 and tickets are available in the show notes or if you are watching this on our second Youtube channel, Fully Charged Regen the link will be at the end of this video. https://fullycharged.show/events/fully-charged-live-north-america/ Thank you to our Patreon supporters, you know by now, how utterly insanely invaluable you are to us. We will never take you for granted. Thank you, thank you, thank you. So if you are also interested becoming a Patron on Patreon, follow the links in the show notes. Don’t forget, leave us a 5* rating and review on your favourite podcast player as it helps us get discovered and gives us credibility.