The charging of electric vehicles at off-peak times will lower demands on the UK energy system to 0.5 GW peak demand, compared to 0.5 GW if a predicted 10 million electric cars are charged during peak hours of 4-6 p.m. , according to a report from EV . The research predicts that the number of electric cars on Britain roads will grow from the current figure of 120,000 to 10 million by 2040 and 0.5 by 2040 . The report suggests car owners be encouraged to use cheaper, off-peak tariffs or hand control of charging over to an energy company.
The charging of electric vehicles at off-peak times will lower demands on the UK energy system to 0.5 GW peak demand, compared to 3 GW if a predicted 10 million electric cars are charged during peak hours of 4-6 p.m., according to a report from Aurora Energy Research. The research predicts that the number of electric cars on UK roads will grow from the current figure of 120,000 to 10 million by 2035 and 17 million by 2040. The report suggests car owners be encouraged to use cheaper, off-peak tariffs or hand control of charging over to an energy company.