The UK energy system will be able to cope with the extra demand caused by the uptake of millions of electric cars, provided drivers shift their charging to off-peak times, according to new research. 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 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.