Study: EV Day Charging to Reduce Strain on Grid

What is happening? A study by Stanford’s Precourt Institute for Energy says that if EV drivers charge at the employers or at public EV chargers during day time hours, “would reduce the strain on the grid and limit how much money the state needs to invest in expanding the electrical system.”

Why is this important? Researchers say that “charging for electric cars will significantly stress the grid when 30 percent to 40 percent of cars on the road are EVs. Only about 6 percent of cars and light trucks in California are electric today.”

How will this be important? Researchers stress that California usually has excess energy during the day time from solar.

Governing | California EV Drivers Should Shift to Public, Work Charging