Can the power grid handle EVs? The common myth explained

August 9, 2024

Cars are changing, and quick. While only a few years ago, the options for electric vehicles were limited and often low quality, these days there are tons of great options on offer — and over the next 10 years, they’re expected to get much better and much cheaper.

But there’s a common idea out there that the power grid can’t actually handle electrification. But is that really true, or is that just a misconception peddled by the fossil fuel industry that fears an end to its massive riches? Turns out, the grid will indeed be able to handle vehicle electrification — if the right steps are made to ensure that it can. As is the case with pretty much everything, it’s a little more complicated than that.

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