Episode 91: Liz Allan and Stuart Douglas - Harnessing Ultra Rapid Chargers for a Greener Tomorrow.

Liz Allan speaks to Stuart Douglas, Managing Director of PogoCharge. Stuart shares insights from PogoCharge's rapid growth journey, the evolution of EV charging technologies, and his vision for a more connected and accessible future in ultra-rapid charging solutions. From integrating cutting-edge technology like 32-inch advertising screens on chargers to enhancing user experience through intuitive design and standardised driver criteria, Stuart is driving PogoCharge to new heights.

Stuart Douglas Bio:
Stuart Douglas is the managing director of PogoCharge, a prominent charge point operator within SWARCO, specialising in accessible and advanced electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Before his current role, Stuart was a part of Stanley Black and Decker's security division, gaining valuable experience in high-tech service delivery. At PogoCharge, Stuart has been instrumental in overseeing significant growth, including doubling the company's size and establishing significant partnerships, such as with Q Green Hotels and LCP, which helped solidify their national footprint. His focus at PogoCharge is on enhancing user accessibility and experience, which includes considerations like bay dimensions, payment technology, and cable management on their ultra-rapid chargers. Under his leadership, PogoCharge has set an ambitious trajectory for expansion, characterised by a robust operational setup, including a CAD office, strengthened recruitment and operational teams, and a substantial portfolio of upcoming deployments to create a significant presence in transportation electrification across the UK.

Stuart Douglas Links:
Website: https://pogocharge.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PoGo_Charge
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pogo_charge
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-douglas-71a171112

Episode Keywords:
Electric Evolution, Stuart Douglas, PogoCharge, SWARCO, Charge point operator, Electric vehicle charging, Ultra rapid chargers, Accessibility, Payment technology, Advertising screen, Charge point standardisation, Tesla charging, EV driver experience, Retail and hospitality EV charging, Solar and battery storage, Team growth, LinkedIn, Open EV charging network, Erdington Road Birmingham, Charge UK, Future-proofing, EV charging apps, Technology partnerships, Operational teams, National EV infrastructure.

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