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Episode 51: Liz Allan and Phil Shadbolt - Innovate, Charge, Succeed, The Mission to Developing Reliable Charge Points
Liz Allan speaks to Phil Shadbolt, CEO of EZ Charge and Chairman of Zeta Group. Phil shares some eye-opening experiences about when he bought his first electric car and the reasons behind why he started EZ Charge. He speaks about the innovative pilot that EZ Charge was involved in with Oxfordshire Council and how they now provide charging hubs across Oxfordshire. He discusses his company's commitment to providing reliable and efficient charging solutions and explains their unique dashboard for local authorities, which allows them to manage multiple charge points and view utilisation data in real time. Finally, they discuss the importance of planning ahead and changing mindsets about EVs and their driving ranges. and the evolving trends in the electric car industry.
Phil Shadbolt Bio:
Phil Shadbolt is the founder of Zeta Group, a specialist lighting company that he established 35 years ago after completing his education at Oxford University. With a background in electronics and a passion for technology, Phil's interest in electric vehicles grew when he became an early adopter and purchased a Tesla. However, despite his expertise, he faced difficulties in charging his car in public car parks. This frustrating experience inspired him to create a solution to make electric vehicle charging easy and reliable for everyone. Phil launched EZ Charge to provide stress-free and dependable charging solutions, recognising many electric vehicle owners' challenges. With EZ Charge, Phil aims to remove the uncertainty of finding a functioning charging point, ensuring that users can effortlessly charge their vehicles and travel without anxiety.
Phil Shadbolt Links:
Website: https://ez-charge.co.uk
Twitter: https://x.com/ezchargeltd?s=11&t=efhAKsynzDusyTV6nFkzpA
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ezchargeltd?igshid=MWZjMTM2ODFkZg==
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-shadbolt-obe-b990169
Episode Keywords:
Customer service, electric cars, charge point operator, test drive, Abingdon Eco Fair,
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By Liz Allan, Full Circle Continuous ImprovementWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.
Episode 51: Liz Allan and Phil Shadbolt - Innovate, Charge, Succeed, The Mission to Developing Reliable Charge Points
Liz Allan speaks to Phil Shadbolt, CEO of EZ Charge and Chairman of Zeta Group. Phil shares some eye-opening experiences about when he bought his first electric car and the reasons behind why he started EZ Charge. He speaks about the innovative pilot that EZ Charge was involved in with Oxfordshire Council and how they now provide charging hubs across Oxfordshire. He discusses his company's commitment to providing reliable and efficient charging solutions and explains their unique dashboard for local authorities, which allows them to manage multiple charge points and view utilisation data in real time. Finally, they discuss the importance of planning ahead and changing mindsets about EVs and their driving ranges. and the evolving trends in the electric car industry.
Phil Shadbolt Bio:
Phil Shadbolt is the founder of Zeta Group, a specialist lighting company that he established 35 years ago after completing his education at Oxford University. With a background in electronics and a passion for technology, Phil's interest in electric vehicles grew when he became an early adopter and purchased a Tesla. However, despite his expertise, he faced difficulties in charging his car in public car parks. This frustrating experience inspired him to create a solution to make electric vehicle charging easy and reliable for everyone. Phil launched EZ Charge to provide stress-free and dependable charging solutions, recognising many electric vehicle owners' challenges. With EZ Charge, Phil aims to remove the uncertainty of finding a functioning charging point, ensuring that users can effortlessly charge their vehicles and travel without anxiety.
Phil Shadbolt Links:
Website: https://ez-charge.co.uk
Twitter: https://x.com/ezchargeltd?s=11&t=efhAKsynzDusyTV6nFkzpA
Instagram: https://instagram.com/ezchargeltd?igshid=MWZjMTM2ODFkZg==
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-shadbolt-obe-b990169
Episode Keywords:
Customer service, electric cars, charge point operator, test drive, Abingdon Eco Fair,
Support the show
If you enjoyed this episode of Electric Evolution, please take a moment to leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us improve and enables more people to discover valuable insights from our amazing guests.
Click the link below to find out how to add a review on Apple or Spotify
https://bit.ly/4dtiMJK
The Electric Evolution Podcast is proudly produced by Podforge, helping purpose-driven voices be heard.
Links for Full Circle CI:
Visit our website: https://fullcircleci.co.uk/podcasts
Electric Evolution LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electric-evolution-podcast
Support our podcast here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/electricevolutionpodcast

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