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Our client, a major U.S. utility company, is seeing significant growth in EV-related electricity usage. The CEO has asked us to help understand how this trend will affect their grid capacity over the next 5 years.
What areas would you want to explore to begin framing this issue?
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To assess the client’s grid capacity challenges related to EV charging, a candidate might structure their thinking into three core areas:
I. Demand Forecasting
- Project EV adoption across time and geography
- Estimate charging behavior (daily usage, time of day)
- Evaluate peak vs off-peak usage
II. Supply & Infrastructure
- Assess current grid capacity by region and time-of-day variability
- Identify infrastructure limitations (transmission, transformers, substations)
- Understand upgrade timelines and capital requirements
III. Strategic Levers
- Time-of-use pricing to incentivize off-peak charging
- Smart grid or demand response technology
- Partnerships with charger networks or OEMs
This structure enables the candidate to explore the issue comprehensively, balancing technical feasibility, demand pressure, and business strategy.
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