Dan is back in the studio this week and we’re joined by a special guest: Adam Stears (SOTA Electrical) — EV charger specialist, YouTuber, and all-round industry voice.
We dive into:
⚡ Adam’s 20+ year journey in the electrical industry
🔌 The rise of EV charging & what makes a good install
🔋 How to integrate EV chargers with solar & battery systems (without draining the home battery)
☀️ Payback times & the “is solar worth it?” question for different age groups
📱 How social media has transformed the way electricians win work and build trust with clients
🔧 Practical tips, pitfalls with DNOs, export limits, and charger brand talk (Zappi, Hypervolt, Tesla, SIG, GivEnergy, and more)
🚗 Future of EV charging — vehicle-to-grid, balcony solar, and where Adam sees things heading
There’s plenty of laughs too — from giant Snap-on cutters to barista chat, holiday solar spotting, and the reality of “customers who already know everything from YouTube.”
👉 Whether you’re an installer, EV owner, or just curious about the future of charging and batteries, this one’s packed with insight.
📅 Also in this episode:
Dan on his upcoming EV and charger choice for the DMH office
Michael on the challenges (and humour) of spotting solar in New York
Upcoming events:
• Elex Coventry – Super Rod Happy Electrician Bootcamp + Safe Isolation 11th Sept
• Solar & Storage Live (NEC, 23–25 Sept) – meet us there!
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💬 Drop your EV charging or battery questions below – we’ll tackle them in future episodes.