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Originally Posted by glennQNYC
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Originally Posted by Genieman
I dont think EVs will be terribly imposing on the grid since I think most charging happens overnight during which time there is a smaller load on the system.
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Perhaps a "smart meter" should be required for EV owners so charging can be regulated. If the grid gets overly taxed the power company can shut down vehicle charging. Does that sound like a reasonable compromise? |
I'm not trying to be pro-EV or anything, but I don't think anyone is more entitled to the grid than anyone else at any given time so prioritizing others over EVs seems unfair. Most of the burden to the grid is from ACs running. Decades ago people would open their windows and accept some extra heat. Nowadays there are people who feel the need to set their AC to 65 when it's 90 out, and not use smart thermostats to lower usage when out of the house. If anyone, it's people like that that should be deprioritized during heavy loads.