This episode of EV Musings features an in-depth conversation with Vicky Edmonds, the new CEO of EVA England.

The discussion covers the organization's role in advocating for EV drivers, the challenges of EV adoption, and the policies needed to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. Topics include the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, the cost of charging, public misinformation about EVs, and the importance of reducing the upfront cost of EVs.

Vicky also shares her personal experiences as an EV driver and outlines her vision for EVA England's future.

Guest Details: Vicky Edmonds

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@vledmonds79 on X

The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.

Links in the show notes:

• Understanding Vehicle Excise Duty for Electric Vehicles - The EV Musings Podcast
• EVA England | The Voice for EV Drivers : EVA England

Episode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk

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The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers in the UK, which helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Zapmap is free to download and use, with Zapmap Premium providing enhanced features which include using Zapmap in-car on CarPlay or Android Auto and help with charging costs with both a pricing filter and 5% discount*"

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