What does it take to build a reliable EV charging network across one of the largest and sparsest countries on earth? In this episode, we sit down with Scott Carden, Head of Engineering at NRMA, to explore the hidden lessons behind Australia’s EV charging rollout.

Scott shares the realities of delivering fast EV chargers in remote and off-grid locations, where extreme conditions, limited usage, and technical hurdles make the challenge unlike anywhere else in the world. From the Aldunda off-grid charging experiment in the Northern Territory to NRMA’s mission of installing a charger every ~150 km on highways, we uncover what it takes to create the backbone of a truly national EV network.

Topics covered include:

• The engineering challenge of EV chargers spiking from 0–100% load in 0.1 seconds.
• Why cooling batteries in the outback can sometimes use more energy than the cars themselves.
• How NRMA’s mutual model allows investment in unprofitable, ultra-remote charging sites.
• Lessons from “alpha,” “beta,” and “release candidate” charging stations tested in the field.
• The balance between metro hubs and regional coverage in building a sustainable EV charging future.

Whether you’re an EV driver, policymaker, or part of the charging industry, this episode provides an inside look at what it actually takes to make EV charging work across Australia.

We sit down with Tom Gan — doctor by day, creator of Ludicrous Feed by night — one of Australia’s most trusted voices on electric vehicles and home energy.

Tom shares:

• What he saw inside China’s mind-blowing EV factories — and what it means for Australian drivers
• How his Tesla Model S still runs at 93% battery health after a decade
• Why most EVs in Australia are already vehicle-to-grid (V2G) compatible
• How his household earned $60 in one night with Amber Energy
• Why Tesla is facing serious competition from BYD, Zeekr, XPeng & MG

If you’re curious about EV charging, solar batteries, or how to future-proof your home energy, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t hear anywhere else.

In this episode of the EV Charging Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Forster, CEO of EVX Australia, to explore how curbside charging is reshaping Australia’s EV future.

EVX is solving one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption—charging access for people without off-street parking. Their solution? Smart, pole-mounted EV chargers that use existing street infrastructure to deliver reliable, scalable public charging.

Andrew shares the story behind EVX’s growth, how data drives deployment, what policy changes are needed to unlock price parity with home charging, and why utilities entering the market could threaten innovation.

What we cover in this episode:
– EVX’s curbside charging rollout and national expansion
– How pole-mounted chargers work and why they’re cost-effective
– The ARENA-backed strategy for dynamic, managed charging
– What local councils get wrong (and right) about public charging
– Why electricity distributors shouldn’t own EV infrastructure
– The future of bidirectional charging, V2G, and data-driven deployment

Whether you're an EV owner, policymaker, installer, or clean energy advocate, this episode is a must-listen.