The Urban EV Podcast
by The Frequency Network: The Wave
Electric vehicle ownership in a city can be daunting when you don't have access to a plug. We explore urban charging infrastructure along with the day-to-day experience and economics of public charging your vehicle in a big city.
Episodes
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The 14 Pivots that Turned a Data-Driven EV Marketplace into a $100M Business
The secret to winning in the used EV market? Listening to the market itself. When Jimmy Douglas, founder and CEO of Plug, shares how he went from slow growth to a $100 million business in just three years, one thing stands out: Stop pushing and started listening. It’s a lesson as old as sales...
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Forget Autonomous Taxis. The Future Is Subscription
Most city dwellers pay dearly for a car they rarely use, and still, it's hard to access when it truly matters. Ezra Goldman, the visionary behind Upshift, is changing the game. He reveals how autonomous car subscriptions, featuring remote-controlled fleet vehicles, innovative operational models,...
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Gas Prices High. EV Sales Higher. Will the Trend Hold?
EV analyst, Loren McDonald, joins the show to dissect the latest trends, ironically starting with the price of gas. We'll delve into how fluctuating prices are accelerating EV adoption and the critical importance of developing robust home and multifamily charging infrastructures. Loren provides...
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Why Apartment Dwellers Are Being Left Behind in the EV Transition
Over a third of the US population lives in multifamily housing without charging access. That's a massive EV transition hurdle. So what's the solution? Samuel Bordenave, former Chief Commercial Officer at SWTCH, joins The Urban EV Podcast with some answers as we discuss the equity issues…
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SmartCharging Into The Future
Chris Russo, SmartCharge Clean Energy Program Manager at Con Edison wants to give you money as SmartCharge incentivizes off-peak charging to balance grid demand and make everybody a winner. Chris joins to show to share the marketing secrets he learned at Tesla and how he applies them at Con…
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The Autonomous Driving Dilemma: Humans At The Wheel
Guests Bob Granito and Bill Thau from IVP Research Labs join the show to discuss the intersection of autonomous systems and EVs, sharing insights from comprehensive research studies that reveal surprising findings about stress levels when cars drive autonomously compared to manual driving. The...
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Reviving Classics the EV Way
Temperamental classic cars aren't exclusively for show. In this episode we explore the fascinating world of electric vehicle conversions with Justin Lunny, Founder & CEO at Everrati. The conversation delves into the mindset of modern car buyers, the procurement strategies for sourcing classic…
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Charging Ahead: The Mainstream EV Transition Starts Here
How do you get food retailers to buy into EV charging? Not by measuring success with electrons sold, but cups of coffee. Seriously. Gideon van Dijk CEO at Chargetrip joins The Urban EV Podcast to share his take on the importance of charging infrastructure, the psychology behind EV adoption, and…
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Scaling EV Charging Infrastructure With A Little Help From AI
Scaling EV charging infrastructure is no easy task. But Marina Hod, Managing Director Americas at Wevo Energy, appears to be ready for the challenge ahead. In this episode of The Urban EV Podcast, we discuss the role of AI in optimizing energy use, the importance of smart charging systems, and…
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The Robot Future Won't Be Driving Your Car, It Will Be Charging It
Public EV charger utilization is a broken model and Madhav Ayyagari and David Alspaugh, co-founders of Inductive Robotics, may have figured out a way to fix it through autonomous EV charging. Our conversation explores the founders' journeys, the necessity of their solution in the face of growing…
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Supercharger Challenges: When NACS May Not Be The Best Fit
Kia EV9 owner and returning guest, Todd George joins the show to talk about the transition from the 2024 model with a CCS port to the 2026 model that now comes standard with a NACS port. One of the first challenges he faced was charging at a Tesla Supercharger and reveals why. The conversation…
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Driving the EV Future: How To Bridge The Misinformation Gap
Electric vehicle expert and sales trainer, Jeremie Bernardin joins The Urban EV Podcast to share his first mover journey into the EV world, the importance of bridging the training gap for dealerships, and the emotional aspects of purchasing electric vehicles. The conversation also covers the...
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Kia EV9 Lemon! Can A Tesla Model Y Fill Its Shoes?
The Kia is gone as my new Tesla with Full Self Driving (FSD) tries to conquer the means streets of New York. Mason Leverington, a fellow Tesla owner joins the conversation as we delve into the intricacies of FSD technology, exploring its neural network capabilities, comparisons with other driving...
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Used EV Shopping Concern #1: The Battery
Considering a used EV? When battery confidence is on the line, consumers hesitate. And that's why Scott Case launched Recurrent, a company focused on battery health in the new and used EV market. He discusses the challenges of launching a startup during the COVID-19 pandemic, the pivotal role…
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Back To The Future: The EV Classic Car
What is your dream car? Austin Healy 3000, Porsche Speedster? What if these cars could be reimagined as a modern EV that can even power your house in-between Sunday drives? That's actually a reality right now as Gary White, CEO and co-founder at Sebring Works can attest. He shares his journey…
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EV Charging Access For Everyone: When The Curb Becomes A Charger
In this episode of the Urban EV Podcast, host Rob Hoffman speaks with Dr. Felix Stracke, VP of Engineering New Mobility at Rheinmetall, about the company's innovative curbside EV charger. The conversation covers Rheinmetall, best known as a defense contractor, through its entry into the electric...
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Navigating the Future: EVs, Logistics, and Sustainability
Join co-hosts Rob Hoffman and Scott Murphy along with guest, Josh Goldwitz as they delve into the evolving landscape of electric vehicles, logistics, and sustainability. Josh shares his career path from engineering to consulting that gave him a front row seat to the challenges and opportunities…
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Elevating the EV Charging Experience
When will EV charging hubs start to offer the basic amenities that one comes to expect from a gas station? Sooner than you think. Bill Reid, Chairman and CEO of Rove Charging joins The Urban EV Podcast to reveal the innovative approach Rove is taking towards public EV charging infrastructure. He...
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Politics, Power, and Plug-Ins
In this episode of The Urban EV Podcast, host Rob Hoffman sits down with Ben Prochazka, Executive Director of the Electrification Coalition, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of electric mobility. Ben shares what’s really driving the EV transition, from federal policy to local action,...
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Charging Up the Conversation: Marketing Lessons for the EV Age
E-mobility is more than just EVs and marketing it takes more than just plugging into the buzz. In this episode of The Urban EV Podcast, hosts Rob Hoffman and Scott Murphy are joined by Theo Reichgelt, founder of Nexxt Industry, to explore the evolving world of e-mobility and the unique marketing...
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Renting an EV? What's Autonomy Got To Do With It?
What can the former head of global strategy at Avis Budget Group tell us about EVs and autonomous vehicles? It starts with learning from past mistakes. In this episode of the The Urban EV Podcast, hosts Rob Hoffman and Scott Murphy welcome Hari Sripathi, founder of Mad Hatter Consulting to...
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Unlocking EV Charging Solutions
From Big Tech to the electric vehicle (EV) industry, Anup Parikh, founder of Pangea Charging shares his journey along with the challenges of implementing EV charging in multifamily and commercial real estate, the impact of incentives on EV adoption, and the cultural barriers in red states like...
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Vehicle-To-Grid and Why the Tesla Cybertruck Still Matters
In this episode of the Urban EV Podcast, we are joined by Chase Drum, EV advocate and founder of The Grid Connections podcast. Chase discusses his journey into electric vehicles, the evolution of EV technology, the current state of the grid and charging infrastructure, and the challenges and...
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The Ghost of the New York International Auto Show
The 2025 New York International Auto Show came and went. And like a tree in falling in the forest, did it really make a sound?Sort of. Even though it's based in America's largest media market, it has steadily lost its position on the world's automotive stage. But its strength may be on the macro...
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Electric Dreams, Tariff Nightmares: Inside the Austin Arrow
In this episode of the Urban EV Podcast, hosts Rob Hoffman and Scott Murphy engage in a lively conversation with Nigel Gordon Stewart, the chairman and CEO of Austin Motor Company. They explore Nigel's extensive background in the automotive industry from McLaren to Lamborghini to Lotus and...
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The Future of Used EV Purchasing: Insights from Davide Giacobbe
Davide Giacobbe, co-founder of Voltest, joins UEVP to share his journey in the automotive industry from Yamaha to Lamborghini. And with that performance pedigree, why he shifted attention to the more mundane but real challenges of purchasing used EVs with concerns of battery health. Davide…
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From Load Management to Energy Hubs: Rethinking EV Charging at Home
Joseph Nagle, head of corporate strategy at Pando Electric, joins the Urban EV Podcast to reveal some of the challenges and innovations in electric vehicle (EV) charging, including their novel solution to make electrification of multifamily housing more affordable. Joseph shares his journey in…
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EV Efficiency Records Fall
EV pioneers Kevin Booker and Sam Clarke explore their electrifying journey, from breaking Guinness World Records for EV efficiency to demystifying range anxiety and optimizing driving techniques. Dive deep into the real-world impacts of weather and terrain on EV performance, learn the secrets of...
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Warning Signs Every Investor in EV Infrastructure Should Know
Jason Goldfarb is a legal expert in EV infrastructure. He joins the Urban EV Podcast to discuss the critical yet often overlooked aspects of charging infrastructure, including the challenges of deployment, financial considerations, and the importance of location and data. Jason shares his journey...
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Revolutionizing EV Charging Reliability
In this episode of the Urban EV Podcast, we explore the critical issue of charger uptime and reliability with the co-founders of Watts Up, Hilary Taylor and Audrey Wooding. They explore the challenges faced by EV drivers when encountering non-functional charging stations and the innovative...
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Robo Taxis and the EV Frontier: A Conversation with Michael Entner-Gómez
In this episode of the Urban EV Podcast, we welcome Michael Entner-Gómez. He's a writer, speaker and environmentalist focused on sustainable innovation, financial models, and strategic ecosystems and maybe most importantly, a lover of Italian cars. Michael discusses his journey from software...
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Mobile and Fleet EV Charging Solutions? It's Not as Simple as You Think
In this episode of the Urban EV Podcast, hosts Rob Hoffman and Scott Murphy interview Andrew Richard, CSO at Electrify EVSE, and Wayne Price, VP of Engineering at Electrify Hub. The discussion centers around the challenges and opportunities in fleet electrification and mobile EV charging,...
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Demystifying the EV Ownership Experience with Steve Birkett
Plug & Play EV's, Steve Birkett discusses his journey as an early adopter with the Chevy Volt to the Hyundai IONIQ 5, and the evolution of EV charging infrastructure. We explore the impact of public and private funding on EV infrastructure, the role of companies like Revel in charging solutions,...
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Charging Ahead: The Challenge of Structuring Reliable EV Journeys
In this episode of the Urban EV podcast, we dive into the complexities and advancements of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure with Cecile Post from ChargeTrip, a leading backend EV routing engine. We explore the impact of OCPI protocols, the differences in EV adoption between Europe…
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Changing the Range Anxiety Narrative
Education of new and potential EV drivers appears to be an auto industry missed memo. So 7 years ago, insider Matt Teske recognized a problem with the EV charging narrative and went out to solve it. He is the founder of Chargeway, a route planning app that demystifies the charging experience. The...
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Navigating the Grid: UK vs the US with Graeme Cooper
Graeme Cooper, an expert in energy transition and EV infrastructure joins cohosts Rob Hoffman and Scott Murphy to discuss the challenges and innovations fueling the green energy revolution. Graeme shares his personal journey with EVs, insights from his work at National Grid, and his current...
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Chinese Automakers: The New Leaders in EV Innovation
We witnessed a significant shift towards Chinese made EVs and the concept of software-defined vehicles at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025. In today's show, we review why Toyota's traditional manufacturing processes may be hindering their progress, the cultural differences in EV adoption...
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Battery Swapping as a Service
In this episode of the Urban EV Podcast, host Rob Hoffman and guest Scott Murphy discuss the evolution of urban mobility, focusing on micromobility solutions like e-bikes and scooters. They explore Scott's journey from aviation to scooters, the challenges faced by dockless scooter systems, and…
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So Many Route Planners, So Many Ways to Get Lost
In this episode of the Urban EV Podcast, host Rob Hoffman and guest Todd George delve into the complexities of route planning for electric vehicles (EVs). They discuss the challenges of range anxiety, the learning curve associated with EV ownership, and rate the various apps available for route...
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EVgo-ing: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
A roadtrip in the northeast offers a tasting menu of user experiences. While some charging brands continue to disappoint, others shine. A stop for a charge in a Target parking lot offers insight and etiquette lessons.
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A Scalable Charging Solution Coming to a Parking Lot Near You
Pando Electric Introduces a Game-Changing Solution to Make EV Charging Accessible for All Universal Plug-and-Charge Standard Set to Eliminate Charger Compatibility Hassles
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Will the Family Sized SUV Save the Planet?
In this episode, Rob shares his latest EV roadtrip experience and makes mistakes so you won't have to. Toyota announces a new $1B investment in to build its first third-row EV SUV in the US. Europe can't break the diesel habit and maybe that's OK. Updates on the major EV charging infrastructure...
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These Go To 11
There is an assumption among the automakers that claimed range at 100% state of charge is the primary marketing parameter that moves metal off the lots. Yet in reality many drivers charge to 80% based on charger type and battery chemistry. The disappointment in not achieving claimed range, along...
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Tesla S3XY Takes On Kia Sensibility
How does the the flagship Kia EV9 GT Line fare against the Model S & X Plaid? The missions are similar but the delivery and experience are not. Our guest today is Amlan Das, an early EV adopter who has been trading up his Teslas for years. An owner of both a Model S and X Plaid, he has a unique...
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Electrify America For Free? You Get What You Pay For
Rob's winter road trip becomes more of an adventure than bargained for. Plus, coming to a lamppost near you...three exciting new start-ups attempt to bring public charging to the urban masses. Will any of these concepts work?
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EV Versus the e-Bike
Is an EV the urban transportation solution we've all been waiting for? Scott Murphy, co-founder of micro-mobility start-ups Fin and Clover makes a case for the "unlimited convenience" of electric bike subscriptions and battery swapping as a service. Electric bikes for both parcel delivery and...
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First EV Roadtrip: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
From leaning into route planning tech to the actual charging experiences on the road, there was a lot to be learned on this trip. Add Kia's Highway Driving Assist into the mix and this newbie's transition to EVs is about to get interesting.
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Elon Trump
Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States. Backed by big oil and on record as a climate change denier, this should send chills down the spines of green energy supporters. But having Elon Musk at his side has created a confounding situation. Will EVs prosper under...
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Taking the EV Leap (With a Kia)
EV ownership in the city can be daunting when you don't have a garage and an outlet. Is it worth taking the plunge? Our Brooklyn based host with a fresh EV on his hands, dives in and shares his experiences.
About this show
Electric vehicle ownership in a city can be daunting when you don't have access to a plug. We explore urban charging infrastructure along with the day-to-day experience and economics of public charging your vehicle in a big city.
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