CTEK’s Viktors Nikolajevs is the latest guest on a popular UK podcast for electrical contractors. Viktors discusses all things EV on the WATT’S CURRENT show.

The podcast is produced by NAPIT, a leading UK-accredited membership and training provider to tradespeople. CTEK is an Electric Vehicle partner in NAPIT’s education work for its 20,000 registered installers.

Viktors sat down in front of the NAPIT microphones with NAPIT’s Andrew Duffen and Steve Humphreys to share his insight and real-world advice. The conversation explored the future of EV charging and ranged from Plug & Charge to why installers must understand load management.

Viktors, CTEK’s National Account Manager for EVSE, said: “It is always a pleasure to speak with professional bodies such as NAPIT to gain insight into the day-to-day experiences of electricians and engineers.

“At CTEK, we are committed to not only providing high quality charging equipment but also supporting electricians, system designers and end users to push the industry forward and set high targets and expectations to truly make EVs a part of everyone’s lives."

“I would like to thank NAPIT for the opportunity to join the WATT’S CURRENT podcast, and Andrew and Steve for a great experience.”

There are 30 episodes of NAPIT’s WATT’S CURRENT podcast available at youtube.com/@OfficialNAPIT and you can watch Viktors’ turn at youtube.com/watch?v=Ci8pBHOyct8

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