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EVs used for commuting will eventually be plugged in during the day at the workplaces (in cities where the grid usually has more capacity), not only overnight a
by rini17 8y ago
EVs used for commuting will eventually be plugged in during the day at the workplaces (in cities where the grid usually has more capacity), not only overnight at homes. Large part of renewables is wind, which is available overnight, too. Most EV users will surely accept trading, say, 30% of maximal EV range which they don't need every day, for cheap electricity plan.
As long as we stay in optimal operating envelope for batteries (no full charge/discharge with large currents, no temperature extremes), there is no downside for battery life.