The EV Charging Podcast
The EV Charging podcast explores the journeys of founders and leaders of Electric Vehicle charging organisations in the Australian market and around the world. We uncover the funny stories of the early days of the Electric Vehicle market, the key dynamics of today's environment and stargaze towards some of the exciting innovations that are already on the way. This podcast is hosted by www.solarchoice.net.au
The EV Charging Podcast
#10 Andrew Forster: Why EVs Will Charge from Power Poles, Not Petrol Stations
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.
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