About the episode:

Vicky from EVA England discusses how the organisation represents current and future electric vehicle (EV) drivers, advocating for policy changes and regulatory reform. EVA England acts as a consumer champion, addressing challenges such as charging infrastructure, vehicle costs, and accessibility for disabled users. With 500+ active members, they provide a critical voice in shaping the future of EV adoption and smoother transitions to electric vehicles.

Guest Name: Vicky Edmonds

Dr Vicky Edmonds is a leading expert in the EV and net-zero landscape, with nearly two decades of experience shaping UK government transport decarbonisation policy.

As former Head of the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (now OZEV), she spearheaded the UK’s 2030 phase-out of new petrol and diesel cars and led transformative projects like the £950m Rapid Charging Fund.

An experienced policy maker, she’s also been a passionate EV driver for six years, giving her first-hand insight into the evolving EV market. Her expertise also extends to legislation, including the 2018 Automated Electric Vehicles Act, and to wider energy system decarbonisation strategies through her work with the Energy Systems Catapult.

As CEO of EVA England, she champions the interests of EV drivers and advocates for a cleaner and fairer transport future.

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Wicked Problems Podcast · Jon Burdekin – Salary Sacrifice: The Secret to Affordable EVs?

S03E11: Jon Burdekin – Salary Sacrifice: The Secret to Affordable EVs?

About the episode:

Toby and Jon Burdekin dive into the challenges and opportunities of fleet electrification. They discuss the evolution of electric vehicle infrastructure, the growing role of salary sacrifice schemes in making EVs more accessible, and the misconceptions surrounding EV adoption. Jon shares insights on how businesses can smoothly transition their fleets while avoiding common pitfalls.

Guest Name: Jon Burdekin

Jon has 30 years’ experience in the UK leasing and fleet finance industry, having previously worked for such major leasing companies as Alphabet GB Ltd and GE Capital Fleet Services.  His 15-year career with Alphabet incorporated roles as Account Manager, Head of Account Management, and Head of Consulting Services.

Client relationships that Jon had direct responsibility for included McDonald’s, BOC, Shell, Oracle, Royal and Sun Alliance and the BBC. By managing such large vehicle fleets, he has gained extensive knowledge in helping clients transition to electric – incorporating all the component parts of that journey.

A subject matter expert in the adoption of electric vehicles and salary sacrifice schemes, Jon led Alphabet’s Electric Vehicle proposition, AlphaElectric, and is the accredited EV and salary sacrifice trainer for both the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) and the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Jon has also delivered EV training directly for such clients as LV=, Leaseplan, AA Drivetech, Arval, United Rental Group, SG Fleet, Athlon, Select Car Leasing, Volvo, Citygate Group, Holdcroft Group and Norton Way Motors.

Delegate satisfaction rates consistently exceed 95% and Jon is able to demonstrate measurable improvements in EV confidence and knowledge of between 60% and 300%.

Jon has run his own consultancy business since January 2019 with the aim of enhancing subject matter knowledge on all aspects of Salary Sacrifice and EV adoption, and helping clients educate their customers for the transition to 100% electric by 2030 (cars), or 2035 (LCVs).

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