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I predict any large shift in the EV market will be tempered by the growth of the electric grid as a whole. The grid is already strained. It can barely handle
by snarfy 8y ago
I predict any large shift in the EV market will be tempered by the growth of the electric grid as a whole.
The grid is already strained. It can barely handle new AC units in the summer. The large 500KV lines that connect cities to plants are near or over capacity already. Upgrading is a delicate balance of income vs cost. Upgrade or run them hotter.
They won't upgrade the backbone due to cost, now imagine the cost of trying to upgrade the substations and last mile connections. We seriously need better power distribution for EV to take over the market. Not everybody in the neighborhood can upgrade their meter to 300A+ without upgrading the network too.
- vvillena 8y agoNot every country is like this, there are lots of countries with lots of overcapacity built into their electricity network. Regarding charging points, there's no need to have a quick charge point for personal use. An electric car can be charged overnight.
- dagss 8y agoIn neighborhoods you charge cars slowly during night when consumption for other electrical equipment is lower. Certainly no need for 300A+.