While the conversation around the electric vehicle (EV) revolution typically gravitates toward battery range or autonomous driving software, a significant yet often overlooked challenge remains. The physical installation of EV chargers presents a major bottleneck in infrastructure rollout. Traditional installation methods are fraught with complications. The process involves excavating trenches, navigating underground utilities, pouring concrete, and managing unpredictable weather delays. Thes...
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While the conversation around the electric vehicle (EV) revolution typically gravitates toward battery range or autonomous driving software, a significant yet often overlooked challenge remains. The physical installation of EV chargers presents a major bottleneck in infrastructure rollout. Traditional installation methods are fraught with complications. The process involves excavating trenches, navigating underground utilities, pouring concrete, and managing unpredictable weather delays. Thes...
From Spark to Scale: The Rightcharge Start-Up Story
Auto Futurecast
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1 month ago
From Spark to Scale: The Rightcharge Start-Up Story
Charlie Cook, founder of Rightcharge, shared his journey from civil engineering graduate to climate-tech entrepreneur on Auto Futurecast. Inspired by his passion to combat climate change, Charlie transitioned from Octopus Energy, where he launched the UK’s first EV-specific energy tariff, to building Rightcharge, a platform simplifying EV ownership. The Rightcharge Pivot Initially a home charge point marketplace, Rightcharge faced challenges by 2023. A pivotal shift to fleet payment sol...
Auto Futurecast
While the conversation around the electric vehicle (EV) revolution typically gravitates toward battery range or autonomous driving software, a significant yet often overlooked challenge remains. The physical installation of EV chargers presents a major bottleneck in infrastructure rollout. Traditional installation methods are fraught with complications. The process involves excavating trenches, navigating underground utilities, pouring concrete, and managing unpredictable weather delays. Thes...
