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Scheduled for 25 Feb 2026
This week on The EV Café Takeaway, we welcome Stuart Humphrey – a passionate electric vehicle advocate, wellbeing champion, and winner of the EV Café Christmas Cracker Wellbeing Award. Stuart shares how a simple financial decision to lease a Nissan Leaf in 2014 sparked 12 years of EV driving and inspired him to become a vocal supporter of accessibility and inclusion in the EV community. In this episode, he talks about: - Making EVs fun, simple, and affordable for everyone - Tackling misinformation and building confidence for new drivers - The link between mental health, neurodiversity, and community advocacy - Why inclusivity – from women in EVs to young drivers – is key to mass adoption - Practical insights on home solar, battery storage, and living with EVs day-to-day From sharing strategies for managing difficult days to highlighting gaps in public charging, Stuart brings a refreshingly honest and practical perspective on driving change in the zero-emission space. Connect with Stuart on LinkedIn, and explore more conversations at evcafe.org or on Apple and Spotify. ## Stuart Humphrey (LinkedIn) [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-humphrey-974205166/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-humphrey-974205166/)

By The EV Café Team
By The EV Café Team

By The EV Café Team
By The EV Café Team

By The EV Café Team
This one quietly matters more than most headlines.

By The EV Café Team
Here’s a less cheerful side-effect of future EV taxation.

By The EV Café Team
Electric trucks in cold climates? Mercedes-Benz just took that debate to the Arctic Circle.

By The EV Café Team
If you’re planning depot charging, workplace installs, or any kind of fleet infrastructure refresh, this one matters.

Published 18 Feb 2026
It’s the award‑winning Ben Travis! A true champion of customer experience and electric vehicle education. Ben joined the automotive industry in 2019 and became a trusted EV specialist, guiding customers through the transition from internal combustion to electric. During the first lockdown, while many settled into furlough, Ben immersed himself in EV knowledge—devouring YouTube videos, manuals, and guides—to ensure he could deliver confident, first‑hand advice to customers. **Ben opens up about:** - His passion for customer‑first service and why empathy is at the heart of electrification. - Building confidence in EV adoption through real‑world experience and storytelling. - How LinkedIn and YouTube gave him a platform to educate and inspire. - Staying grounded in the face of recognition, negativity, and life’s challenges. - His personal “magic wand” wish for a better world. ## Ben Traviss (LinkedIn) [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bentraviss/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bentraviss/) ## LLoyd Motor Group [https://www.lloydmotorgroup.com](https://www.lloydmotorgroup.com) ## Ben’s YouTube Channel (Electric Ben) [https://www.youtube.com/@ElectricBenYT](https://www.youtube.com/@ElectricBenYT)

Published 11 Feb 2026
Anne Snelson (Lead With Sustainability) shares her journey from government statistician and AA policy researcher to senior marketing roles at Vodafone and RingGo, before finding her purpose in sustainability. She takes us through her work championing emissions-based parking, her role in influencing corporate sustainability at companies like BMW and Nissan, and how her Carbon Literacy Project training is sparking meaningful change across the automotive and built environment sectors. Anne opens up about: * Her personal motivations for tackling climate change and the influence of her parents, a statistician father and ecologist mother. * The emotional moments from delivering her sustainability training, and the ripple effects it creates in corporate and personal lives alike. * The importance of circularity, AI-driven innovation, and co-benefits in building a zero-emission future. * Life lessons in resilience, building a purpose-led business in her 50s, and finding joy in making a difference. Oh, and there’s talk of Climate Change Countdown, EV road trips to Italy, and why cheap renewable electricity is top of Anne’s “magic wand” wish list. ## Lead With Sustainability <https://leadwithsustainability.co.uk> EV Cafe listeners can get a **20% discount** off the full price by entering promo code EVC2026 at the [Ticket Tailor checkout](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/leadwithsustainability) ## Anne Snelson <https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-snelson-bsc-dipm-mba-93a6701/>

Published 04 Feb 2026
This week we have the multi-talented Jess Shanahan! Jess discusses running a Porsche race team and teaching motorsport sponsorship to becoming a key figure in the EV and e-mobility space—creating content, hosting events, and speaking passionately about mental health and neurodiversity. What’s discussed: - Jess’s path through motorsport and e-mobility, and how she built her own thriving businesses, including Jet Social and Charge Happy. - Her mental health and ADHD journey, and how embracing her authentic self has shaped her career and creativity. - The power of vulnerability, self-expression, and collaboration, both in personal life and in driving the EV sector forward. - Creative passions beyond EVs, including her historical romance novel, poetry, and the dream of making space for more writing. This conversation goes beyond electric vehicles to the people who are shaping a zero-emission future, showing how authenticity and emotional safety can drive meaningful impact. ## Jess Shanahan (LinkedIn) [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessshanahan/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessshanahan/) ## Charge Happy [https://www.chargehappy.co.uk](https://www.chargehappy.co.uk) ## Jet Social [https://www.jetsocial.co.uk](https://www.jetsocial.co.uk) ## Bonus [The Picture Paul was referencing](https://mswmpwdwfsebytqupoit.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/media/1/1770024536046-69b3b40e-889a-4f9f-ad86-dc7b61f1316c.png)

Published 28 Jan 2026
Richard Guy, Fleet & Plant Director at Amey uncovers how he led one of the UK’s largest strategic government suppliers on a remarkable fleet electrification journey. Amey operates 4,000 vehicles—cars, vans, and trucks—across highways, rail, facilities management, and consultancy services. Richard shares how his team successfully transitioned from just 5% EV adoption to over 90% in the company car fleet—three years ahead of target — all without mandating EVs - what a Guy! **Discover how Richard:** - Tackled driver objections with a behavioural, not just financial, approach - Removed key barriers like home charger costs, mileage reimbursement fears, and lease timing - Built trust and engagement through hands-on driver support and ambassador networks - Navigates the “clay layer” of operational managers in the complex world of electric vans and trucks - Balances decarbonisation ambitions with operational realities, mental health, and neurodiverse communication needs We also dive into the challenges of commercial vehicle electrification, temporary charging solutions, the future of HGV decarbonisation, and why Richard’s magic wand wish is to change the mainstream media narrative on EVs. ## Richard Guy (LinkedIn) <https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-guy-6195189a> ## Amey [https://www.amey.co.uk](https://www.amey.co.uk/)



