Electric Utility

We recently sent out a survey to members of our SmartCharge programs to better understand their charging behavior and to ask what is important to them for the future of the EV Ecosystem. With over 1,500 responses, we gained insight into everything from why they purchased an electric vehicle in the first place to what it would take from their utility company to shift[…]

As the end of summer approaches it is common to take a step back and reflect over the last few months. For FleetCarma, this summer was particularly busy and there were numerous highlights that include new program launches, exciting partnerships, and the release of the first edition of our digital magazine: Peak EV Insights. A collection of EV related articles created specifically for utilities[…]

It is a common notion that temperature, particularly the cold, impacts electric vehicles. More energy is used to maintain a comfortable cabin temperature and there are various forms of built-in battery conditioning. This results in reduced range for electric vehicles in colder climates. However, studies have shown that higher temperatures also impact the range of an EV for the same reason maintaining comfortable temperatures,[…]

It took nearly a decade for the number of EVs on North American roads to pass the 1 million mark. But from here, the tally is expected to grow to about 12.5 million electric vehicles by 2030, according to Guidehouse Insights. That means, on average, more than 1 million North American car buyers will buy an EV every year for the next decade. And[…]

Discussions about the need for electric-vehicle charging infrastructure usually focus on two areas. The first is home charging, where the vast majority of electric-vehicle charging takes place. And then the discussion quickly jumps to highway quick-charging to enable EV road trips. But what is commonly overlooked is the vast opportunity for drivers, employers, and utilities to plug in an EV at a workplace. Employers[…]

The number of electric cars on global roads is expected to skyrocket in the coming decade. The International Energy Agency forecasts the number of electric vehicles to expand from about 6 million in 2019 to a whopping 130 million by 2030. And that’s when EVs shift into high gear, with Bloomberg New Energy Finance forecasting that electric cars could make up 57% of all[…]

Increasing rates of electric vehicle (EV) adoption across North America, combined with advances in EV batteries and charging technology, will impact electric utility distribution infrastructure at a higher rate than previously projected. New electric vehicles differ greatly from older models, with drastic improvements over the last five years. In order to highlight these significant changes, FleetCarma conducted a study, that analyzed charging and driving[...]

Electric Vehicles represent a significant change for everyone involved, but utility companies potentially have the most to gain. By taking a leadership role earlier on, and addressing the concerns of their customers, utilities can establish themselves as key players in the world of EVs. This isn’t easy to accomplish as the market is still evolving and EVs are very different compared to other sources of electrical load. Everyone can feel the growing pains, but we have to work together to get through them as we all depend on the grid.