The Charging Curve Podcast
Conversations at the intersection of electrification, business, and innovation.
The Charging Curve is where strategy meets the shift to electric. Hosted by Will Barrett and Jeff Lehman, each episode dives into the trends shaping the future of EV charging, mobility, and the grid — with insights from across the industry and a healthy dose of curiosity and humor.
Whether you’re building, investing, or just exploring what’s next, tune in for grounded perspectives on how electrification is changing the way we move, power, and grow.
Episode 9: Utility Industry Interrogation Part 1
Will and Jeff dive into utility grid planning, capacity management, and the growing industry focus on unlocking underutilized grid infrastructure to support electrification growth.
Episode 8: Mixing Oil and Electricity
Jeff and Will dig into the oil industry, fuel subsidies, and the bigger conversation around energy investment before shifting gears to one of their favorite bright spots in electrification: electric school buses.
Episode 7: We’re Back!
Jeff and Will return for the new year with a relaxed conversation covering CES, emerging EV technology, and a few of the innovations that caught their attention as 2026 gets underway.
Episode 6: Watt Title? (A.K.A. Titles Are Hard)
A listener question sparks a deeper conversation as Jeff and Will connect the dots between a recent article and the realities of electrification, with a little math (and a little humor) along the way.
Episode 5: Fast Lane
Jeff and Will bring a new fast-paced format to The Charging Curve, featuring guest contributors, rapid-fire takes, and plenty of personality along the way. From hot topics in electrification to unexpected moments of chaos, this episode delivers quick insights with a fun twist.
The Charging Curve Episode 4: EV Intervention
Jeff and Will welcome their first guest to The Charging Curve as Matt Teske from Chargeway joins the show for a fun and practical conversation about EV charging from the consumer perspective. From connectors to real-world charging experiences, this episode helps simplify the conversation around “electric fueling” for everyday drivers.
Episode 3: Watt’s The News
Will and Jeff unpack the latest in EV charging, from NACS adoption and connector standards to how EV load can strengthen the grid through managed charging and distributed energy resources.
Episode 2: Watt an Ohm-azing Drive
Will and Jeff mix beer, science, and speed to unpack how EVs charge and why they’re so fun to drive. A refreshing look at the power behind electrification.
Episode 1: Flipping the Switch!
Hosts Will Barrett and Jeff Lehman kick off The Charging Curve with an inside look at what sparked their passion for electrification, how the industry is evolving, and what listeners can expect from future episodes.
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