U.S. to Satisfy Electric Vehicle Charging Needs by 2032
The Federal Trade Commission (Bundeskartellamt) has released a comprehensive report on the United States' preparation for the rapid adoption of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), highlighting a proactive approach towards addressing the charging needs of the future. The study, conducted during a sector investigation into the provision and marketing of publicly accessible electric vehicle chargers infrastructure, paints a clear and optimistic picture of the country's readiness to support the accelerated adoption of BEVs.
According to the report, plans by private and public stakeholders aim to deploy 164,000 new DC fast chargers and 1.5 million new Level 2 chargers by 2030. This ambitious deployment is expected to cover approximately 182% of the required public DC fast chargers and about 62% of the needed public and workplace Level 2 chargers by 2030.
The planned chargers infrastructure deployments stand as a cornerstone in achieving the U.S.'s ambitious environmental goals towards a cleaner, more sustainable transportation future. The ICCT's study underscores the importance of continued commitment and deployment by stakeholders.
The report suggests a compounded annual growth rate of about 27% for public and workplace chargers from 2024. This growth would see the combined potential deployments exceeding the requirements for non-home BEV chargers capacity needed by 2030. The combined potential deployments would provide 115% of the non-home BEV chargers capacity needed by 2030, and could grow the chargers infrastructure to more than 244,000 DC fast chargers and over 2.2 million Level 2 chargers.
The planned deployments translate to approximately 39.2 GW of electrical capacity, with a need for 136,000 public DC fast chargers and a total of roughly 3.7 million Level 2 chargers at workplaces and public locations. The ICCT's study indicates a proactive approach towards addressing the chargers needs of the future, and underscores the need for a vast network of 40.1 million chargers at single-family and multifamily residences.
The study predicts 55 million BEVs on U.S. roads by 2032. The planned chargers infrastructure deployments are expected to meet 96% of the non-home BEV chargers capacity required by 2030, providing about 47.2 GW of electrical capacity. This deployment will not only support the rapid growth of BEVs but also contribute significantly to the U.S.'s commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
The announced expansion activities regarding chargers stations by government agencies, companies, or utilities in the U.S., aimed at developing and enhancing the chargers infrastructure for EVs, are a testament to the country's commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable transportation future. The continued commitment and deployment by stakeholders are crucial in ensuring the success of the U.S.'s ambitious environmental goals.
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