Don't buy a car.

[Paralytic]

The solution is simple - just build an induction charging network into our roads - no different to wireless charging a phone (*).

^{* ok, maybe a little different.}

[ladymuck]

The solution is simple - just build an induction charging network into our roads - no different to wireless charging a phone (*).

^{* ok, maybe a little different.}

Yay, just what need - all the roads dug up for years on end.

That said, that level of disruption is probably needed to make a decent level of change

[Paddy]

In order to have all UK cars run electric, the UK will need to double the number of power stations and double the cabling capacity. Given the history of infrastructure failures, I don't see this happening.

[vetran]

In order to have all UK cars run electric, the UK will need to double the number of power stations and double the cabling capacity. Give the history of infrastructure failures, I don't see this happening.

Precisely and replace the millions of cars in ~5 years

Average Age of Cars in Great Britain | NimbleFins.

in 2018 37% of cars were 6-13 years old.18% were >13 years old.

I suspect lots of people will put off purchasing a car any time soon.

[ladymuck]

In order to have all UK cars run electric, the UK will need to double the number of power stations and double the cabling capacity. Give the history of infrastructure failures, I don't see this happening.

I've always maintained that electric cars just move the pollution elsewhere. Yes, they will improve air quality in built-up areas but we're still pumping crud out of power stations to supply the energy. So we need to develop, and quickly, our clean energy infrastructure. The National Grid used to gear up for the mass turning on of kettles across the UK during the Corrie ad breaks. Now they'll have to gear up for daily car recharging at, say, 7pm. That's a far bigger mass draw on power than a million+ kettles.

[vetran]

I've always maintained that electric cars just move the pollution elsewhere. Yes, they will improve air quality in built-up areas but we're still pumping crud out of power stations to supply the energy. So we need to develop, and quickly, our clean energy infrastructure. The National Grid used to gear up for the mass turning on of kettles across the UK during the Corrie ad breaks. Now they'll have to gear up for daily car recharging at, say, 7pm. That's a far bigger mass draw on power than a million+ kettles.

Well what makes the most sense is "economy 7 for car charging". Make the car chargers intelligent maybe add optical outputs on smart meters that allow the grid to control charging. That would allow you to plug in the car charger controller and you can pick "random minimum 4/8hr overnight charge", sometimes you might want to override this on the charger then pay the full price. This allows the Grid to charge you low rates to charge your car overnight but only when they predict spikes in generation.

20:00-> 06:30 is the dip

Fuel Mix and Carbon Intensity, Last 24 Hours

and 8 hours full charge but 35 minutes for 100 miles.
How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car? | Pod Point.

[Mordac]

From the Graun: It's a long article, but worth a read.

The curse of 'white oil': electric vehicles' dirty secret | News | The Guardian

[_V_]

We will have to import it from far flung places that will probably be hostile and living in 3rd World conditions.

Cornwall lithium deposits ''globally significant'' - BBC News

[Mordac]

We will have to import it from far flung places that will probably be hostile and living in 3rd World conditions.

Cornwall lithium deposits ''globally significant'' - BBC News

It's potentially good news, but it sounds too much like the fracking process, and the environmental protests will go on for decades.

[clearedforlanding]

Well what makes the most sense is "economy 7 for car charging". Make the car chargers intelligent maybe add optical outputs on smart meters that allow the grid to control charging. That would allow you to plug in the car charger controller and you can pick "random minimum 4/8hr overnight charge", sometimes you might want to override this on the charger then pay the full price. This allows the Grid to charge you low rates to charge your car overnight but only when they predict spikes in generation.

20:00-> 06:30 is the dip

Fuel Mix and Carbon Intensity, Last 24 Hours

and 8 hours full charge but 35 minutes for 100 miles.
How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car? | Pod Point.

Economy 7 does not scale as more people shift to charging overnight.