Utility Playbook: Turning EV Grid Risk into a $30 Billion Opportunity

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A new report from ev.energy presents a data-informed Cost-Avoidance Stack for accommodating the uptake of EVs over the next 10 years. The report shows how every actively managed EV can defer up to $575 in annual utility costs across six distinct layers of the grid -- from generation to distribution. The analysis explores how a portfolio approach to managed charging, incorporating V2G in the final stages, can unlock up to $30 billion in annual savings by 2035.

"Past analyses have shown that Virtual Power Plants can deliver reliable power at costs up to 60% lower than traditional generators," says Ryan Hledik, Principal, The Brattle Group. "This new research goes further—offering a rigorous, quantitative framework that confirms EV flexibility as a critical, cost-effective tool for preserving both grid reliability and affordability.”

The report is intended as a practical guide to support the continued development and scaling of EV managed charging across the industry.

The analysis is authored by William Goldsmith, Geraldine Michel, Nick Woolley, James Pratley and Alice Wooliscrof, all at ev.energy. Supporting research was given by Kate Peters and Ryan Hledik at The Brattle Group.

To download the report, click here (note: registration required)

Source: ev.energy

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