Heavy-Duty EVs Put New Pressure on the Electrical Grid

Industry stakeholders express skepticism about current grid preparedness for Class 8 electric trucks.

As fleets move toward electric Class 8 trucks and megawatt-scale charging, the challenge increasingly shifts from vehicle technology to electrical infrastructure. A new Endeavor Business Intelligence survey finds that most industry stakeholders don't believe local grids are prepared for widespread heavy-duty EV charging, with transformers, substations, utility service upgrades and grid capacity emerging as major concerns. The survey found that 65% of respondents identified limited grid capacity as a barrier to deploying megawatt charging systems, while 49% cited the cost of electrical upgrades.

Download the full report for more information: https://intelligence.endeavorb2b.com/pulse-report-heavy-duty-ev-charging-infrastructure-can-the-grid-keep-up/  

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