Episode 43 - Liz Allan and Adrian Slattery - What EV customers want, EV fleet education, and support for EV fleet transition.
Episode description
Episode 43 - Liz Allan and Adrian Slattery - What EV customers want, education, and provide support for the EV fleet transition.
Liz Allan speaks to Adrian Slattery, the owner of DC EV in Ireland. They delve into the world of electric vehicles and what customers really want, exploring how brand recognition plays a role in car purchasing decisions and how the rise in popularity of electric vehicles is causing consumers to switch brands more frequently. Adrian introduces the community he has created, which aims to provide a comfortable space for customers to ask questions. They delve into the importance of education and bridging the gap between consumers and EVs. In sharing his personal journey, Adrian tells us about his car-sourcing business and his initial reservations about electric vehicles until he imported a Tesla and was impressed by its speed and technology.
Adrian Slattery Bio:
Adrian Slattery is an entrepreneurial visionary who took a leap of faith and co-founded a car company in late 2006, 2000, and early 2007. Before this endeavour, Adrian was dissatisfied with his job and yearned for something more fulfilling. One day, while witnessing ten salesmen performing monotonous tasks, Adrian decided this could not be his life. Determined to pursue a different path, Adrian convinced his business partner, who was also in a transitional phase, to embark on the exciting journey of setting up a car company. Together, they embraced the challenges and uncertainties that come with starting a new venture, exemplifying Adrian's unwavering determination and desire for innovation..
Adrian Slattery Links
Website: https://dcev.ie
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCup5UUCn7qkNyQvBri9fOwg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-slattery-3a69259
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