Bringing Balance To The EV Space | Michelle Breffitt

Episode 135,   Oct 08, 05:30 AM

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In this inspiring episode of The EV Café Takeaway Podcast, we welcome Michelle Breffitt, co-founder of Women Drive Electric, the thriving community dedicated to helping women confidently make the switch to electric vehicles.  

Michelle shares her journey from starting in the automotive world as a teenager to becoming a leading advocate for inclusivity, EV adoption, and authentic conversations around driving electric. She opens up about:  

  • Building a 5,000+ strong community of women / female-identifying people
  • How unconscious bias and intimidating dealership environments still affect women’s car-buying experiences.  
  • The types of real-world EV questions women ask—from charging solutions and range to family-friendly road-trip tips.  
  • Why creating safe, supportive spaces leads to better engagement and industry change.  
Join hosts Paul and John for a conversation that is equal parts insightful, funny, and motivating—spotlighting how collaboration between communities, allies, and the wider EV industry can accelerate positive change.  

Michelle Breffitt
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-breffitt-automotive-professional/

George Thurman
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wde⚡%EF%B8%8F/

Woman Drive Electric website
https://womendriveelectric.co.uk

Michelle’s book recommendations:

The Authority Gap
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Authority-Gap-women-still-seriously/dp/1784165883/

Invisible Women
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Invisible-Women-Exposing-World-Designed/dp/1784706280/ref=asc_df_1784706280

If you want to see the automotive world become more inclusive, informed, and electrified—this episode is for you.