Electrical Vehicle Chargers - No Diversity?

Most homes could accept charging an EV at 7 kw overnight when other use is limited. Charging during the evening peak could be discouraged by tariffs.

Whilst existing street mains and substations could not supply a 7kw EV charger in every home, does anyone really expect an EV charger in EVERY home, and all used every night ?

Agreed, 'cos that's where diversity does come into play.

Over the years, my commuting has varied enormously, from an 800-odd mile weekly round trip, but walking to work during the week; to a regular 8 miles per day, 5 days per week.

In the former case, ignoring the need to charge up en route (I could just do it without re-fuelling, but not without replenishing the oil!) I'd have 5 days to recharge; and in the latter case, it would hardly have been worth plugging in each evening.

As for the short commute, there would never have been any recharging at work because of Government policy although oddly, had I chosen to ride to work, I could still have parked my horse in the paddock like everybody else.

Agreed, 'cos that's where diversity does come into play.

Over the years, my commuting has varied enormously, from an 800-odd mile weekly round trip, but walking to work during the week; to a regular 8 miles per day, 5 days per week.

In the former case, ignoring the need to charge up en route (I could just do it without re-fuelling, but not without replenishing the oil!) I'd have 5 days to recharge; and in the latter case, it would hardly have been worth plugging in each evening.

As for the short commute, there would never have been any recharging at work because of Government policy although oddly, had I chosen to ride to work, I could still have parked my horse in the paddock like everybody else.