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The Drivetime podcast is the global auto tech podcast created to help you navigate the fast-moving world of automotive innovation.
As the industry continues to innovate with no speed limit, we’re here to help you understand the technology shaping our industry and how you can use it to your advantage.
Join your host Jacqui Barker, Keyloop’s Global OEM Strategy Director, as she sits down with special guests to dissect the industry challenges, trends, and talking points, so you’re always up-to-speed with what’s happening in the marketplace. These are straight-talking conversations that will appeal to anyone who’s interested in deepening their knowledge and shaping the future of automotive.
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Latest Episode
Posted on 11 December 2025
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EP 19
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Plug-and-charge: The future of EV payments
This week on Drivetime, we sit down with Sarah Sloman, Chief Strategy Officer at Paythru, to explore the evolving world of electric vehicles, payment technology, and the innovations shaping the future of mobility.
We delve into plug-and-charge technology, fleet electrification, and why consumer experience is the ultimate game-changer.
Expect insights on:
- Why destination charging is the unsung hero of EV adoption
- How plug-and-charge will revolutionise seamless payments
- The role of AI in EV decision-making and fraud prevention
- Why retailers and fleets need to immerse themselves in EV culture now
- The importance of consumer perks, loyalty programs, and smarter payment models
...and more...
Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast powered by Keyloop. It’s designed to help you navigate the fast-moving world of automotive innovation.
Want to feature as a guest?
Are you shaping the future of automotive technology? Do you have insights that can help retailers, OEMs, and industry leaders better understand and leverage tech to drive efficiency and improve customer experiences? Then we want to hear from you!
Appearing on The Drivetime Podcast is a unique opportunity to:
- Share your expertise with a global audience of automotive professionals.
- Position yourself as a thought leader in automotive innovation.
- Help businesses unlock the power of technology for greater efficiency and a more connected customer experience.
Join our movement to demystify technology and help professionals integrate them into their businesses.
What do you want to hear us discuss?
We’re here to help you understand auto tech and take full advantage of its benefits. If you have a topic you’d like us to explain and explore, we’d love to hear from you.
Perhaps you’d like our perspective on a particular issue, or maybe you’d like to know how technology can help with a challenge your business is facing. Whatever it is, we want to know.
Get in touch and tell us what you’d like to hear more of in the future.
