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Electric EvolutionEpisode 161: Liz Allan and Asif Ghafoor - Building Community, Not Just ChargersWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 161: Liz Allan and Asif Ghafoor - Building Community, Not Just ChargersLiz Allan speaks to Asif Ghafoor, CEO and Co-Founder of Be.EV, about his mission to build an EV charging network that does more than just deliver power, it creates community.From his early career in banking and infrastructure to co-founding Be.EV during lockdown, Asif shares how lived experience and bi...
2025-10-0749 min
Auto FuturecastPower Struggle: The Real Cost of Building an EV Charging NetworkCurious what goes into powering up the EV revolution? In the latest Auto Futurecast episode, we unpack the nuts and bolts of charging infrastructure with Asif Ghafoor, CEO of Be.EV.Fast Facts from Our Conversation with Asif:Start-Up to Scale: Founded in 2021, Be.EV now operates across Greater Manchester, backed by £110 million from Octopus Energy Generation.Reality Check: Building charging sites isn’t plug-and-play—it involves site leases for 20-25 years, up to two years of development, and patient capital.Field Research: Be.EV’s team studies user be...
2025-09-0246 min
EV Café TakeawayAdrian Fielden-Gray: Humility and Growth at Be.EVAdrian Fielden-Gray shares his journey as co-founder of Be.EV, a customer-focused CPO, highlighting the importance of humility in business leadership. Adrian discusses the balance he and his partner, Asif Ghafoor, bring to the table, emphasising their complementary strengths and shared vision. He reflects on how their tenacity and commitment to supporting employees through shared successes have helped them navigate the challenges of startup life. Adrian attributes his drive to his upbringing and notes the importance of continuous learning and prioritising customer experience to drive Be.EV’s future success.
Adrian Fielden-Gray
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2024-09-1156 min
EV Café TakeawayAsif Ghafoor: The Community ConnectorAsif Ghafoor, the spirited force behind Be.EV., shares his journey of pioneering a customer-centric revolution in the EV charging infrastructure space. Initiated during the 2020 lockdown, Be.EV. aims not just to build an extensive charging network but to intricately weave it into the community fabric, ensuring the technological leap benefits all, not just a few. Asif's narrative is a testament to the transformative power of community engagement and relentless innovation in crafting a future where technology serves humanity.
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Asif Ghafoor
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2024-04-1745 min
Everything EVCreating a new charging network with Asif Ghafoor, CEO, Be.EVThis week’s episode we talk to Asif Ghafoor. Asif co-founded Be.EV as a public community-focused charge network and works with local councils to help bring charging to those who can’t access off-street parking.
As a founder member of the industry body ChargeUK, Asif believes that there is much more to be done to build an EV charging infrastructure that’s fit for purpose, and that we need to build the right charger in the right place, rather than blindly building as many as possible.
2024-03-0727 min
The Infra InsiderThe Infra Insider - Episode 8: Leading the charge in EV start ups#EV #EVCharging #electricvehicle #renewables #renewableenergy #infrastructure #power
In this episode of The Infra Insider, we're thrilled to explore the dynamic world of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure with a true innovator in the field. Join us as we sit down with Asif Ghafoor, the visionary CEO of Be.EV, to unravel the complexities of the EV charging landscape.
Asif brings an abundance of energy and a fresh perspective to the conversation, making this episode a captivating exploration of his journey from the corporate world to the startup scene. Together, we'll navigate the unique dynamics of Be.EV, an employee-owned...
2024-01-1635 min
The Infrastructure PodcastBuilding the EV revolution with Asif GhafoorIn today's podcast we are talking about EVs – Electric Vehicles. Specifically, we are going to look at what has to happen to ensure that the process or refuelling an electric or hybrid vehicle is as painless as popping petrol or diesel into a conventional fuel tank. The conundrum of how and where to charge up the vast number of new EVs now flooding onto the UK’s streets is being wrestled with up and down the country. Not just by owners and potential owners, but also by the highway authorities and property managers who are increasingly under press...
2023-07-1029 min
The Downtown Den PodcastDowntown Den Special | Meet the Partner - Be.EVDowntown in Business is fortunate to work in partnership with some of the very best businesses across the country.
We wanted to give you the opportunity of getting to know them a bit better, and we have recorded a series of conversations in the Downtown Den with the personalities behind the brands.
First up in our ‘Meet the Partner’ series is Asif Ghafoor, the chief executive of Be.EV, a company that is at the forefront of driving the net zero agenda.
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2023-04-0724 min
The Climate Transition PodcastCan we retrofit cities for an EV revolution?Electric vehicle sales are increasing by the year and 19 countries have passed the vital tipping point where EVs make up 5% of new car sales, including China, Germany and the US. EV sales doubled to 6.9million in 2021 and there are now at least 20million electric vehicles on the road. This growth of EVs promises to reduce global reliance on oil and play a crucial role in the energy transition. However, selling vehicles themselves is only one part of this puzzle. EV owners also need charging networks that extend far beyond their local area, including in crowded cities, and...
2023-02-1536 min
Leaders in CleantechLeaders in Cleantech #104 - Asif Ghafoor, Be.EV.What’s it all about?Hot on the heels of their recent announcement of a £110m fundraise, I catch up with Be.EV CEO and Co-Founder Asif Ghafoor. We talk all things emobility, disruptive markets, fundraising, company culture, entrepreneur insanity and community-based EV charging hubs, and much more. About Asif Ghafoor: After 25 years working in UK infrastructure investment, Asif co-founded Be.EV to change the way public EV charging infrastructure is delivered: faster, fairer, rooted in local communities and nice to look at. Today, Be.EV is the fastest-growing public EV charging network in the North...
2022-11-0844 min
Connected PlacesUK Cities Climate Investment Commission II: Decarbonising TransportHow can cities strengthen their business cases for net zero investment? And if their plans are brought together and aligned in a new and creative ways, could they generate greater scale, volume and predictability in ways that might make them more attractive to investors? To answer these and other questions, the Connected Places Catapult has teamed up with the UK’s Core Cities and London Councils to create the UK Cities Climate Investment Commission. The aim is to the leverage the combined scale and clout of the UK’s cities to mobilise investment into low and net-zero carb...
2021-09-2351 min