Our story

Love my EV exists to show how electric vehicles can be affordable and accessible for everyone. We started developing the website after switching to an EV ourselves in 2019. We loved the driving experience, but we also saw EVs brought with them a win-win of cheaper and greener energy.

Laura and Mat Thomson, Founders of Love my EV

Meet the team

Mat Thomson

Mat Thomson

Co-Founder and CEO

Mat is on a mission to put his 20 years of clean energy experience to good use. Having built a pan-Africa C&I solar PV company and led the development of numerous cleantech software tools, he is ready for the net-zero challenge.

Tom Cook

Tom Cook

Co-founder and Technical

Tom speaks more programming languages than he cares to remember. With a background in wind turbine control system design and implementation, Tom is hoping one day to power his XJR with clean energy.

Laura Thomson

Laura Thomson

Co-founder and Comms

Laura brings design and editorial experience to the team. As an EV convert and energy-saving master in her spare time, she could write the book on cost-effective, carbon-squashing living.

David Stevens

David Stevens

Advisor and Investor

Since stepping down as CEO of Admiral in Jan 2021, David has been actively involved in helping us shape our consumer offering. He drives an I-pace.

Lord Digby Jones

Lord Digby Jones

Advisor and Investor

Digby grew up in the Midlands' motor industry. He now advises numerous corporations. He was formerly Director-General of the CBI and a Minister of State for Trade and Investment. And he loves his Nissan Leaf.

Patrick Lloyd-Bradley

Patrick Lloyd-Bradley

Advisor and Investor

Patrick lives and breathes brand, marketing and digital. With extensive experience across numerous sectors, he has an impressive track record in delivering strategic change.

Tony Samra

Tony Samra

Advisor and Investor

Tony is all about impact. He is an experienced programme director delivering transformational change programmes in financial services and insurance industries and across the public sector.