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Forecasting EV Charging Demand on the Distribution System

Conference ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/3013218· OSTI ID:3013218
The U.S. transportation and electricity sectors have historically operated independently, but the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) is driving their convergence. After decades of stagnant demand, utilities must prepare for rising load growth, driven in part by transportation electrification. Utilities must anticipate when and where these new loads will materialize to effectively manage EV growth and maintain grid reliability. This presentation outlines NREL's approach to developing high-resolution EV load datasets for distribution planning, with insights from the Multi-State Transportation Electrification Impact Study on EV and load forecasting, infrastructure requirements, and managed charging strategies.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Transportation Office. Vehicle Technologies Office
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308;
OSTI ID:
3013218
Report Number(s):
NREL/PR-5400-93664
Resource Type:
Conference presentation
Conference Information:
Presented at Distributech 2025, 24-27 March 2025, Dallas, Texas
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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