The EV Charging Podcast

Catherine van der Merwe is a Policy Officer at the Smart Energy Council, where she leads advocacy across Australia’s smart transport and EV charging sectors. With a background in international trade and renewable energy collaboration, Catherine has played a key role in connecting government, industry, and innovators to accelerate the clean energy transition. She was a key contributor to the Royal Belgian Economic Mission to Australia in 2023, working on green hydrogen and offshore wind partnerships. Passionate about policy, access, and equity, Catherine brings sharp insight, global context, and a dose of humour to every conversation.