Episode 95: The One Where I Talk to Nissan About EV Charging (and the Ariya)

Neeraj Saini, Senior Manager of Connected Car Services & EV Charging, joins me for a quick interview all about EV charging during AutoTech Detroit. Luckily, Neeraj and I had the opportunity to record this episode while sitting inside the Nissan Ariya (on the showroom floor) while we talked all things customer expectations vs. reality in charging speeds, and most importantly, future improvements in public charging and reliability. We all know public charging is a bit of a *cluster* right now, so it’s good to know that really smart industry leaders like Neeraj are tackling the (many) problems of EV charging head on! Also, is it bad that I wanted to drive the Ariya out of the expo center and around the block a few times after the interview? *How will they know? They’re gonna know.*______________________________This episode is sponsored by DriveItAway. If you’re a franchise dealer, you can now launch a profitable (and scalable) micro-lease to own program with zero upfront costs, to transform your unsold inventory into monthly revenue, effortlessly. And if you want to support DriveItAway’s mission directly, check out their stock on the OTC markets, "DWAY." Learn more at https://www.driveitaway.com/dealers/_______________________________Connect with Elena:https://evs4everyone.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaciccotelli/Let's talk on X:https://twitter.com/EVs_forEveryoneAre you connected with the show on LinkedIn? https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-evs-for-everyone-podcast/________________________Connect with Neeraj on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neeraj-saini-6386a397/