Episode notes
In this special episode, we take a look back at all the EV CafΓ© Takeaway guests of 2025. We hand the wand (or seashell, block of wood, or lightning boltβ¦) to pioneers, collaborators, and innovators across the electric vehicle and sustainability world, asking them what their one wish would beβ¦ decarbonisation
- π° Professor Richard Allan (University of Reading) πͺ Make the full value of things we buy apparent
- π Melanie Shufflebotham (ZapMap) πͺ For there to be 10 available models of electric cars with at least 250 mile range for under Β£15,000
- π³ Carla Detrieux (Volta Trucks - now MAN) πͺ Sustainability and for people to make the right choices
- π Glenn Saint (Prospedia Media) πͺ For people to focus on the requirement when solving a problem
- π‘οΈ Jonny BerryΒ (Novuna Vehicle Solutions) πͺ Stop climate change
- πΊ Gary Comerford (EV Musings) πͺ High visibility public service announcements that dispel myths about EVs
- πΆ Mike Costain (Nineteen Group) πͺ Wants his kids to be happy
- π₯ Abby Chicken (Openreach) πͺ Wants to explode certain people
- π£οΈ Josh Spencer (Ford & Slater) πͺ Compel people better into EV adoption
- π Jonas Andersen (Spirii) πͺ More grid connections
- π Matt Eisenegger (CV Driver) πͺ Recognition for commercial vehicle drivers
- π Ian Mills (Spirit EV) πͺ Wants his business to grow
- π§ Stephen Hards (RHA) πͺ Mental Health awareness
- π Rick Boullemier (Generate Media) πͺ Donβt be a prat
- π Will Reeves (SMMT) πͺ Charging infrastructure proliferation
- π§ββοΈ Fraser Crichton (Dundee City Council) πͺ An holistic approach to renewable energy in government
- π Chris Welch (Welch Group) πͺ More logistics operators to embrace renewables
- π£ John Fairlie (AW Group) πͺ Champion positive change
- π Chris Hazell (Felten) πͺ Wants to bring about a global government
- π Gunnlaugur Erlendsson (Enso Tyres) πͺ For more tyre companies to embrace sustainability
- π§βπ³ Adam Bishop (Strong Man / IVECO) πͺ Personal chef
- π€ Ian Plumber (Auto Trader) πͺ Better inclusivity and representation in the industry
- π Rosario Surace (Drax) πͺ Getting power locally - not nationally
- π¨ββοΈ Niall Riddell (Paua) πͺ Charging regulation should only be passed by those who will use it
- π James Rooney (Network Rail) πͺ Flying cars
- βοΈ Brett Howton (IVECO) πͺ Wants to give people confidence
- π§± Trevor Palmer (EV Blocks) πͺ More of the same
- π§ββοΈ Sarah Papamichalis (Milence) πͺ User-centric legislation
- π Jack Cousens (The AA) πͺ A greater focus on road safety
- π§ Tom Pearson (CPD Bodies) πͺ For people to be able to talk openly about mental health
- π Tim Campbell (Campbell's Consultancy) πͺ Unlock electrification and renewables in the truck industry
- π‘ Vicky Edmonds (EVA England) πͺ For electrification to be done already
- π Faisan Ahmed (First Bus) πͺ A global platform for charging
- π Tim Morris (Europcar) πͺ Fix the economy
- π€ Andrees Blin (ChargePoint) πͺ For car buyers to have an open mind
- π Chris Bunce (IVECO) πͺ Stability in the market
- π Stephen Briers (Bauer Media Group) πͺ Van electrification
- π· Evelyn Tourish (Europcar) πͺ Personal sommelier
- πββοΈ Michelle Breffitt (Women Drive Electric) πͺ Better vehicle experiences for women
- π Paul Hollic (AFP) πͺ AFP apprenticeship program
- βοΈ Philip Morris (IVECO) πͺ Willingness for change in the industry
- π¬π§ Chris Demitriou (Islington Council) πͺ For more London authorities to embrace decarbonisation
- π Stuart Murphy (Royal Mail) πͺ A family car with 400 mile range
- π¬ Lisa Thomas (Motability Operations) πͺ Awareness of Motability Operations' positive impact
- π€ Nigel Allsop (BT) πͺ For everyone to be healthy, prosperous, and to look out for each other
- π€ Michael Braybrook (Zaptec) πͺ More synergy between OEMs and utility companies
- π§ Srah Gray (Dawnsongroup Vans) πͺ Wants her daughter to be happy
- π Rebecca Denyer (Seabring Works) πͺ Alleviation of frustration for things outside her control
- π Dale Eynon (Fleet Consultant) πͺ Better recognition for the industry
- π Lyndsey Hetherington (Drax Electric Vehicles) πͺ Let people be themselves
- β‘οΈ Paul Kirby πͺ Certainty from Government
- β‘οΈSam Clarke πͺ More EV registrations, proliferation of EHGVs, for government to listen to the science
- β‘οΈ Sara Sloman πͺ Let's help each other to succeed
- β‘οΈ John Curtis πͺ Price parity between EVs / ICE vehicles







