Gridlock or grid upgrade? Legislation aims to address grid readiness

Would you be surprised if I told you that the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in Maryland increased by over 3,000% since 2013? EVs are continuing their upward trend in Maryland and around the U.S., marking a record 12% market share in December alone. But with all these new EVs in our state and country, how are we preparing our grid for the needed power? Let’s look at some recent data on how much electricity is needed in Maryland to handle the anticipated levels of just transportation electrification.