Juiced: Electricity use by EVs is surging to record numbers, feds say
Nationwide, EVs used 50 percent more electricity during the first months of 2024 compared with 2023, the U.S. EIA says. The data shows Americans now accelerating their move away from gas guzzlers.
The surge in electricity consumption attributed to Electric Vehicles in the U.S. has skyrocketed, reaching record usage across all levels of charging, including Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 fast chargers, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA.)
Overall, EVs used 1.5 million megawatts during January and Feb…
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