Smart charging of electric vehicles

How can smart charging of electric vehicles support the energy transition?

In response to the climate emergency, France is shifting towards an increasingly renewable electricity mix, with a growing share of solar and wind power. These sources are intermittent, which raises a key challenge: how can we adapt our consumption to match a more variable production?

At the same time, the electrification of uses—especially in transport—is set to significantly increase electricity demand. This presents a major opportunity: to shift our consumption patterns and use electricity when it is most abundant and low-carbon.

In this downloadable article, we explore:

  • The projected trajectories of the electricity mix by 2035 and 2050;
  • The potential of smart charging to smooth demand and relieve pressure on the grid;
  • The economic benefits for both the power system and end users;
  • The technical, regulatory, economic, and operational levers needed to make this transformation a success.