National Grid scenarios suggest electricity demand could surge as UK embraces EVs
New study suggests national electricity demand could peak at 85GW by 2050, compared to around 60GW today, thanks to surge in EV use
A massive rollout of electric vehicles could deliver a sharp increase in peak electricity demand by mid-century, National Grid has suggested. In the annual update of its Future Energy Scenarios, released...
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