As more electric vehicles hit the road, our charging habits must change - here’s why

Jan 11, 2023

Person charging an electric car; The race is on to decarbonize road transport and get drivers to switch to electric vehicles (EVs).

The race is on to decarbonize road transport and get drivers to switch to electric vehicles (EVs). Image: Unsplash/plugintothesun

Stephen Hall

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As global use of electric vehicles increases, so too will demand on the grid.

As global use of electric vehicles increases, so too will demand on the grid. Image: IEA

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