In part two of my deep-dive with ElectricFelix (Felix Hamer), we uncover why China’s EV ecosystem has scaled so rapidly compared to Europe.⚡ Topics we cover:- The shocking reality of 10¢/kWh DC fast charging in China- Government policies and incentives shaping EV adoption- Why OEMs like BYD, Xpeng, Zeekr and Nio build their own charging networks- Tesla’s place in China’s market — and why its superchargers aren’t always the cheapest- What Europe can learn from China’s scale, strategy, and pricingFrom random parking lots in Shenzhen with 50+ chargers to nationwide charging competition, Felix shares his firsthand insights that show why Europe is falling behind.👉 Subscribe for more deep-dive conversations on EVs, charging, and the future of mobility.

From his very first ride on an electric motorbike in Amsterdam to standing in a random parking lot in Shenzhen surrounded by 50+ chargers, this is the journey of Felix Hamer, better known as Electric Felix.

In this episode, Felix shares:

⚡ How a single contest ride sparked his obsession with e-mobility

⚡ What fast charging looked like in Europe back in 2017

⚡ His first shocking experiences with China’s EV ecosystem

⚡ Why random Chinese parking lots have more chargers than entire European cities

⚡ What Europe can learn from China’s scale, price, and speed

Whether you’re curious about the origins of one of e-mobility’s most recognized voices, or you want to understand why China’s charging infrastructure is years ahead of Europe, this episode has insights you won’t want to miss.

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2025 is turning into the year of EV records. Endurance, speed, sales, and range are all being pushed beyond imagination.Mercedes AMG GT XX just drove 40,075 km in 7.5 days, the equivalent of circling the Earth twice, averaging 221 km/h with daily runs over 5,300 km.BYD Yangwang U9 Track Edition became the world’s fastest EV at 472 km/h, powered by 4 motors delivering a combined 3,000 horsepower on a groundbreaking 1,200V platform.Xiaomi YU7 shocked the market with 200,000 pre-orders in 3 minutes and 289,000 in one hour, rivaling Tesla Model Y’s entire yearly sales in China.And now we’re seeing production EVs like the Mercedes CLA EQ and BMW iX3 Neue Klasse pushing 800 km WLTP range and charging at up to 400 kW.⚡ Whether it’s endurance, raw speed, or market dominance, EVs are rewriting the rulebook in 2025.👉 Which record do you think matters most: 40,000 km endurance, 472 km/h top speed, or record-breaking sales? Let me know in the comments.🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into the future of e-mobility, EV charging, and automotive innovation.DISCLAIMER - All materials in these videos are used for educational purposes and fall within the guidelines of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. If you are or represent the copyright owner of materials used in this video and have a problem with the use of said material, please send me an email at [email protected]

This is Part 2 of my conversation with Sebastian Fleischhacker, an eMobility expert with deep experience in pricing and roaming, on the eTechvolution Podcast. ⚡In Part 1, we explored how hot climates and roofless charging stations silently degrade EV batteries. Now, in Part 2, we dive into the burning topic of EV charging prices, and why fixed rates are dead.🔑 Key topics we cover:- Why fixed EV charging prices no longer make sense for CPOs or drivers- How dynamic pricing works, and what it means for your charging bill- Lessons from airlines and telcos — applied to EV charging- Why CPOs who switch to dynamic pricing never go back- The role of AI, weather forecasts & traffic data in shaping tomorrow’s charging costsWhether you’re an EV driver, a CPO, or just curious about the economics of charging, this episode shows how dynamic & smart pricing will shape the future of eMobility.👉 Discover how 30+ variables, from weather to traffic patterns, will revolutionize charging costs, including why a charger at the end of a row might be cheaper than one at the front.

What happens to your EV battery when you live in Spain versus Norway? Why can something as simple as a roof over a charger affect long-term battery health?

And how are cybersecurity scams like fake QR codes putting both EV drivers and charge point operators at risk?

In this episode of the eTechvolution Podcast, I sit down with Sebastian Fleischhacker, a former film director turned EV expert with over 220,000 electric kilometers driven and 40+ EVs tested.

Together, we explore:

• Sebastian move from film industry to an EV expert
• EV battery health in hot vs. cold climates (Spain vs. Norway)
• Why charging station design impacts battery degradation
• How roaming, pricing, and EMSPs shape the EV charging experience
• The hidden risks of dynamic pricing for drivers and CPOs
• Cybersecurity threats: from fake QR codes to fraud that bankrupted CPOs
• This conversation is packed with insider knowledge on how EV infrastructure, climate, and pricing models affect both drivers and the industry’s future.

If you’re an EV owner, industry professional, or just curious about the future of mobility, this episode will give you insights you won’t find anywhere else.

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In this exclusive video, Volvo's Lead Audio Engineer, Jonatan Ewald, walks us through the most immersive in-car sound system I've ever experienced. With 25 Bowers & Wilkins speakers, Dolby Atmos, and even headrest speakers, this setup transforms the car into a cinema on wheels.

Discover why this car literally sounds better than most cinemas!

What we explore:

• The engineering behind 25-speaker spatial audio
• Unique headrest speaker placement and why it matters
• Sound modes: Concert Hall and Abbey Road Studio recreations
• Live demos with Beatles' "Hey Jude," Billie Eilish, and movie soundtracks
• Smart audio zones for different driving scenarios

We dive deep into the design philosophy and test how this revolutionary system feels in real-time. Unfortunately, my phone's microphone can't capture the true experience - you'll have to hear it yourself to understand what I'm talking about!

Whether you're an audiophile, car enthusiast, or just love cutting-edge technology, this is a must-watch breakdown of automotive audio innovation.

Why do 1 in 5 EV charging sessions fail? How Plug & Charge is achieving 98-99% success rates when the industry standard is only 80%?

Join me for an exclusive conversation with Christian Hahn, CEO of Hubject, the company operating the world's largest EV charging roaming platform. With over 1 million charge points connected globally and 4 million vehicles using their Plug & Charge technology, Hubject is quietly revolutionizing how we think about electric vehicle charging.

In this deep-dive interview, Christian shares:

• The untold story of Hubject's journey from 2012 to today
• Why the EV charging industry is so fragmented and how to fix it
• The technical breakthrough behind Plug & Charge technology
• How they onboarded all European OEMs and are expanding globally
• The future obstacles holding back EV mass adoption

From predicting 50 charging companies in Europe to connecting thousands worldwide, this is the inside story of how collaboration is beating competition in the race to make electric mobility seamless.

Whether you're an EV owner frustrated with charging reliability, an industry professional, or simply curious about the future of transportation, this episode reveals the hidden infrastructure making the electric revolution possible.

What if 400,000 lampposts in the Netherlands could unlock Europe's EV charging future?

In this episode of etechvolution, I speak with Heimen Visser, CEO of CityCharge, the company transforming everyday street lamps into dual socket 22 kW AC chargers.

We explore:

• How this low impact solution could enable urban EV scaling
• The challenges of retrofitting vs new installation
• What's coming in CityCharge v3: V2G, dynamic load control & payment terminals

🎧 Tune in to learn why this model could reshape public EV charging across cities like Berlin, Paris, and London.

Join me for an exclusive conversation with Wulf Schlachter, co-founder and former CTO of IONITY, Europe's largest premium charging network. With over 15 years in emobility, Wulf shares game changing insights about where the industry is really heading.🎯 Key Revelations:- Why charging infrastructure isn't the bottleneck everyone thinks it is- The surprising truth about Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS) - only 3% of truck charging!- Why Vehicle-to-Grid won't arrive until 2026-2027 (and the tax problems nobody talks about)- The real reason EV adoption stagnated after the subsidy cuts- Commercial fleets will drive 50% of EV growth by 2030🚛 Commercial Vehicle Insights:- Why 400-800kW charging beats Megawatt charging for trucks- The depot charging challenge that's limiting fleet adoption- How driver rest periods actually determine charging speeds🌍 Global Market Analysis:- Chinese OEMs testing strategy in Middle East markets- Why BYD, Lucid, and others are building plants in Saudi Arabia- The real cost of EV charging across different European markets (18 cents in Lithuania vs 1.19 Euro elsewhere!)💡 What's Next:- Exclusive details on Wulf's latest startups solving truck charging optimization- The collaboration models that will bring charging prices down- Why interoperability remains the biggest unsolved problemTime Stamps:0:00 - Highlights0:45 - Introduction1:20 - Career Journey3:53 - The Real State of EV Adoption5:58 - Subsidies: The Positives & Negatives9:10 - Middle East: The Unexpected EV Frontier13:48 - Truck Charging: MCS vs. Reality18:17 - Vehicle-to-Grid: Challenges & Future22:01 - Current Startups & Future Projects24:56 - The Pricing Problem for Commercial Fleets

In this interview, I discussed with Marco Möller, Co-founder & Managing Director of Pionix, to explore how their open source software ecosystem is solving the most painful EV charging problems, especially uptime and firmware fragmentation.PIONIX’s mission in one line:To help charger manufacturers stop reinventing the wheel and focus on innovation, while PIONIX handles the code complexity no one wants to touch.In this video, you will get to know about how open source framework is supporting the charger manufacturers and CPOs, and also discuss the products and platforms e.g. EVerest, PIONIX Cloud, PIONIX BaseCamp and PIONIX ChargeBridge. Whether you’re a charger manufacturer, a CPO, working in standardization & interoperability or an emobility enthusiast, this is an important conversation on where the industry is heading and why open source might become the default.Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro00:24 - What Is PIONIX?02:32 - PIONIX Products and EVerest Explained04:08 - The Real Problem: Charger Uptime & Debugging05:01 - ChargeBridge: Why it is introduced06:15 - Who Uses PIONIX?08:13 - Future of Charging: Standards, Uptime & Industry Shifts10:58 - OCPP 2.1 Test: Why Everyone Tests Against PIONIX12:22 - What's Next?