Kim Java | From Tesla Lawsuit to Partnership: EVject CEO Gets Candid About EV Charging Safety

EVject founder Kreg Peeler opened up about the company's journey from a Tesla legal challenge to collaborative partnership in an interview with Kim Java. Peeler shares how EVject's emergency release connector evolved while addressing a critical safety concern for EV drivers.

From the interview:
"The team was really excited – we were high-fiving," Peeler explains about receiving Tesla's initial cease-and-desist. "It was that moment like 'they know our name, they know who we are.'" That first contact led to technical discussions, product improvements, and eventually collaboration on safer charging solutions.

The conversation covers why 43% of women feel vulnerable at charging stations, how EVject's breakaway connector meets Tesla's safety standards, and their vision for making quick disconnection a standard feature across the EV industry.

Watch the full interview on YouTube