ChargeMate joins the Field Frequency Podcast

The transition to electric vehicles depends on more than just chargers — it depends on reliable charging experiences. In this conversation, Jason (Field Advantage) and Brad (ChargeMate) unpack the challenges behind EV service workflows and the role AI plays in keeping chargers online and drivers confident.

Inside the Episode:

• Brad’s journey from environmental science to leading ChargeMate
  
• The catalyst moment that sparked ChargeMate’s founding
  
• Identifying the “service gap” between drivers and charge point operators
  
• How AI bridges driver-reported issues with actionable insights for service teams
  
• Smarter dispatching and avoiding unnecessary truck rolls
  
• Making raw charger data meaningful through context and automation
  
• Building serviceability by design: what CPOs and OEMs should ask about hardware
  
• Why “buy vs. build” matters when it comes to AI in charging operations

As co-founder and CEO of ChargeMate, Bradford Crist is dedicated to building products and companies that make the planet greener. With over 12 years in clean tech operations, consulting, and investing, he has led products from concept to commercial scale across software, hardware, and EV charging systems. His current focus is reducing “charging anxiety” and improving the EV charging experience to drive broader EV adoption.

Watch now on the Field Frequency website or on Youtube!

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