In-Between Charges

By: Mike Hawkes & Kevin Spangenberg
  • Summary

  • This is In-Between Charges, the perfect podcast to listen to while your EV charges. The hosts, Mike Hawkes and Kevin Spangenberg from Monta, bring you all the information about what happens in between charges, behind your charge points and behind the scenes of the EV ecosystem. Hear from leaders and experts in the EV and transportation industry who will discuss the hottest topics around EV’s and EV charging.

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Episodes
  • Smart Solutions for Fleet Electrification and Cost Efficiency with Heiko Bayer from The Mobility House
    Apr 2 2025

    In this episode of In-Between Charges, hosts Kevin Spangenberg and Mike Hawkes talk with Heiko Bayer, Managing Director at The Mobility House. Heiko shares how the company is helping fleets transition to electric a smarter approach to fleet management, and energy market integrations. He explains how The Mobility House reduces their client’s costs, increases their reliability, and simplifies the electrification for businesses across Europe, North America and Asia.


    The conversation explores trends shaping the EV industry, one continent versus the next. In Europe, corporate and logistics fleets are electrifying fast, while in the U.S., school bus and transit fleets are leading the space, tapping into bidirectional charging already. Heiko explains why The Mobility House takes on an agnostic approach - not locking people in, but rather unlocking the best offer and chances for operational efficiency with unnecessary costs.


    As EV adoption grows, the role of energy management is becoming more important. Heiko discusses how integrating smart charging, battery storage, and renewable energy can make fleet electrification more affordable. Whether you're an industry professional or just interested in EVs, this episode offers key insights into the future of mobility.


    Happy charging!


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    41 mins
  • EV Charging’s Big Bet: Automakers, Policy Uncertainty, and the Push for Profitability with Ryan Fisher from BloombergNEF (he’s back!)
    Mar 5 2025

    In this episode of In-Between Charges, we welcome back Ryan Fisher, Head of Charging Infrastructure at BloombergNEF, for an insightful discussion on the evolving EV charging landscape. With automakers increasingly stepping into the charging business, we explore how their strategies are shifting—balancing investment in infrastructure with the need for profitability. Ryan shares his take on why major players like IONNA and Ionity are forming joint ventures, how automakers are leveraging charging networks to enhance brand loyalty, and whether the business model can ever be as lucrative as selling vehicles.


    Beyond industry strategies, we also dive into the growing impact of policy changes on the EV ecosystem. From shifting fuel economy standards in the U.S. to evolving CO₂ regulations in Europe, Ryan explains how government intervention is shaping investment decisions. He also unpacks the recent volatility in EV adoption forecasts, the implications of paused NEVI funding, and why some markets are seeing surging charging costs while others remain competitive. With policy uncertainty looming, is the industry at an inflection point?


    Finally, we tackle the economic realities of charging infrastructure—where margins remain tight despite growing demand. Ryan sheds light on the challenges facing hardware manufacturers, the potential role of carbon credits in sustaining networks, and whether automakers will remain invested in charging long-term or eventually offload their networks. With insights from BloombergNEF’s latest research and real-world case studies, this episode is a must-listen for anyone following the future of EV charging, policy, and electrification.


    Happy charging!



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    42 mins
  • The role of community in driving clean energy forward, with Gavin Morse from Egg
    Feb 4 2025

    In this episode, we chat with Gavin Morse, CMO of Egg, about how community-driven initiatives are making clean energy more accessible, reducing strain on the grid, and creating new opportunities for consumers.

    Here’s what we cover:

    • How the UK became Europe’s top EV market and what’s next.
    • The impact of local initiatives
    • Making clean energy affordable: practical solutions for EV charging, solar, and home batteries.
    • How Egg Energy measures the impact of its community initiatives, balancing business outcomes with contributions to the broader energy transition.
    • Exploring other community-focused strategies Egg Energy is using to engage local groups and drive wider adoption of clean energy solutions.
    • Building a brand in an industry where customer loyalty to utility companies is rare, and how Egg Energy fosters trust with its customers.

    If you’re looking for practical solutions to make clean energy more accessible, or want to understand how communities are driving the change needed for a sustainable future, don’t miss this episode.

    Tune in for a fresh perspective on how communities are shaping the future of energy.


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    35 mins
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