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this post was submitted on 15 May 2026
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In the US, I'm worried our power grid wouldn't handle the load if everyone swapped to EVs. We're already struggling with all the data centers moving in.
For those downviting, I encourage you to read up on the areas where data centers are being built. Their power bills are going up and in some cases have to come up with alternate power solutions because there isn't enough power being generated to support the data centers and people.
If the grid can handle all these fucking data centres it can handle charging some cars.
Battery technology is improving so rapidly that it will become economical soon to charge a stationary battery from home solar during the day, and charge the car from that battery at night (which also means much more expensive fast-charging technology is just not needed to get to work and back). For many people doing some amount of home office or driving modest distances, charging from home solar is already the cheapest option.
And here in Europe, employers are offering charging at work.