The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?
Cars That Think
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Converting a gas appliance to a heat pump, for example, would draw 4 to 6 kW, while an L2 charger for EVs would be 12 to 14 kW. Xcel Energy in Minnesota, for example, has already started to upgrade distribution transformers because of potential residential EV electrical-load issues. This situation is not true universally.
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