Drivetime

In this episode of Drivetime, host Jacqui is joined by Peter McDonald, Director of Ohme, to explore how home charging is reshaping the EV conversation for consumers,
retailers and OEMs. From his early career at Volkswagen and Nissan to his move into smart charging, Peter McDonald shares a practical view of what really drives EV adoption: cost, convenience and confidence. The discussion covers the economics of home charging, why off-road parking remains a major enabler, and how retailers can make EV sales easier by helping customers quickly understand whether home charging is right for them.

The episode also looks at smart tariffs, grid flexibility, electric vans, OEM partnerships and the future potential of vehicle-to-grid technology. For retailers, the message is clear: home charging is not just an add-on. It can be the key to helping more customers make the switch to electric.

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Recorded live at MOVE 26, this bonus episode of Drivetime — MOVE Monday — features Martin Calmels, CEO of Geopost Vision, the data business created within
Geopost, one of Europe's largest parcel delivery networks. Martin explains how Geopost Vision is turning one of Europe's largest logistics fleets into a powerful source of real-world road intelligence. With tens of thousands of delivery vehicles collecting forward-facing imagery every day, the business is helping organisations improve mapping, train autonomous driving systems, identify road maintenance issues and support smarter cities.

The conversation explores how fresh, large-scale data can unlock entirely new mobility services, why speed limit and road condition data have become increasingly valuable, and how Geopost Vision is balancing innovation with a privacy-first approach. Martin also shares his ambitions to expand beyond Europe and partner with organisations across Asia, South America and beyond.

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Recorded live at MOVE 26, this bonus episode of Drivetime features Chandresh Patel, CEO of Mobilisights, the wholly owned Stellantis subsidiary helping fleets unlock the value of connected vehicle data. Drawing on experience spanning Apple, tech startups and the NFL, Chandresh shares how a fresh perspective is helping Mobilisights rethink what connected vehicle data can do for fleets.

From real-time vehicle health alerts and predictive maintenance to improving uptime and reducing total cost of ownership, he explains how connected data can help fleet
operators make smarter decisions. The conversation also explores the role of AI, the importance of customer-led product development, and how anonymised vehicle data could help shape everything from city planning to future mobility services. It's a fascinating look at how OEM data is evolving from a simple reporting tool into a catalyst for innovation across the mobility ecosystem.

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Lawrence Hamilton, President of Lucid Motors, returns to Drivetime to explore what it takes to build one of the most ambitious EV brands in the industry today. Lawrence shares the story behind Lucid, a company founded with a simple goal: build the best cars in the world through relentless efficiency. From battery technology and vehicle packaging to performance and driving dynamics, he explains why efficiency is at the heart of every Lucid innovation.

The conversation covers Lucid's new Gravity SUV, the future of autonomous driving, and the EVs Lawrence believes are helping accelerate mainstream adoption. He also discusses why Europe's automotive industry is regaining momentum and what excites him most about the next generation of mobility.

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Recorded live at MOVE 26, this bonus episode of Drivetime features Christiane Soppa, Head of Sales for Mobility and Logistics at Bosch, in conversation with Jacqui about the
shift towards software-defined vehicles, software-defined fleets and a more connected mobility ecosystem. Christiane Soppa explains how Bosch brings together OEM, aftermarket and fleet expertise to turn vehicle data into useful insights — from EV battery health and predictive maintenance to vehicle health certificates and damage transparency.

The conversation also explores why software-defined mobility is more than a technology shift. As vehicles become platforms that can be personalised, updated and improved over time, Christiane Soppa shares why collaboration across OEMs, fleets, suppliers and service networks will be essential to creating new value for operators and
customers alike.

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