Level 1 & Level 2 EV Charging Is Expected To Account For 80% Of All EV Charging In 2030

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory predicts that by 2030, Level 1 and Level 2 charging will handle 80% of all EV charging duties. To support 33 million EVs on the road by 2030, adequate energy from the electric grid may be required. The majority (64%) of EV charging is expected to occur at single-family homes using L1 and L2 charging, which is typically the most cost-effective and convenient type of charging. DC fast charging infrastructure is projected to meet 20% of EV charging needs.

Notes:

• Level 1 (L1) refers to 120v AC charging from a typical US household outlet.
• Level 2 (L2) refers to 240v AC charging like that used for a household electric dryer.
• DC Fast charging in this study refers to charge rates of 150kW or higher.
• Low power DC charging (e.g., 50 kW) is not included in the study’s baseline scenario based on the assumption of driver preferences for fast DC charging and 2030 vehicle technology scenarios where batteries can accept at least 150 kW of peak power.

Source: National Renewable Energy Laboratory, The 2030 National Charging Network: Estimating U.S. Light-Duty Demand for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, June 2023. Fact #1335 Dataset.

Courtesy of Department of Energy