Title: How is Increasing Electric Car Demand Impacting Utilities? | EnergySage
Headings: Demand for electric cars and utility response
Demand for electric cars and utility response
Growing demand for EVs
Obstacles to electric car adoption
Upfront cost
Time to charge
Driving range
Utility investments in an EV future
Eversource: $45 million investment in EV charging
Southern California Edison: Charge Ready pilot program
American Electric Power Ohio: $10 million in rebates and incentives
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Content: Because of the lack of EV infrastructure in many areas, electric car owners are limited in the distance they can travel. If you live in an area with only a few charging stations, you’re going to be limited in the distance you can drive with an electric car. The longest driving range of an EV is just over 300 miles, while some drive less than 100 miles before needing another charge. These limitations make electric cars less of an option if you live in a rural area or if you regularly take extended road trips. As the demand and popularity of EVs grow, charging stations will become a more mainstream offering from local businesses, towns, and other organizations. Utility investments in an EV future
To keep up with a growing demand for electric cars, utility companies across the United States have started investing in electric vehicle infrastructure. Here are a few utility companies who are working hard to improve the accessibility of EV chargers for their customers. Eversource: $45 million investment in EV charging
In August 2018, Eversource of Massachusetts committed to a $45 million EV charging investment. Over the course of five years, Eversource plans to implement over 400 charging stations at businesses in their service area across the state.