The EV revolution could put a big strain on the nation's electric grid, an aging system built for a world that runs on fossil fuels.
. That could put a major strain on our nation's electric grid, an aging system built for a world that runs on fossil fuels.
But electrification is only an effective decarbonization solution if it's paired with a major buildout of renewable energy. "So we have both supply-side and demand-side drivers of big grid needs," Gramlich said. Lydia Krefta, director of clean energy transportation at PG&E, said the utility currently has about 470,000 electric vehicles connected to the grid in its service territory of Northern and Central California and is aiming for 3 million by 2030.
Shumavon said that if grid infrastructure doesn't keep up with the EV boom, drivers can expect charging difficulties such as long queues or only being able to charge at certain times and places. An overly strained grid will also be more vulnerable to extreme weather events and prone to blackouts, which California experienced in 2020.
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