Canada’s infrastructure may need an overhaul to accommodate millions more electrical vehicles by 2035 — part of the federal government’s goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. CTVNews.ca speaks with experts about whether Canada is prepared for this electric vehicle boom.
Source: Is Canada’s infrastructure prepared for the electric vehicle boom?
Article mentions latest sales figures suggest we are >5% EV sales. Some consider 5% the point wehre things start to take off.
This seems wrong; vast majority of homes have 240 split into 2x 120. Maybe they mean most have 100A service, which is sketchy if you want to avoid micromanaging your dryer, stove, AC, etc. But article does point out chargers will be able to manage this and only charge when other large appliacnes are off.
“Most electric vehicle owners opt to install Level 2 chargers in their homes because they work faster and more efficiently, but many homes in Canada are built with older 120 volt electrical grids, which put out significantly less electricity than a 240 volt grid.”
