National Grid scenarios suggest electricity demand could surge as UK embraces EVs

Madeleine Cuff
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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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