Industry leaders say the U.S. electric grid is unprepared for the increased demand for power created by electric cars, data centers, and electric homes.

Electric vehicle charge point operators are voicing concerns about the U.S. electric grid’s capacity to support the demand for EV charging, reports Skip Descant in GovTech.
That concern was voiced in the 2025 State of EV Charging Network Operators report, which reveals that “90 percent of charging operators anticipate grid capacity will limit their growth in the next year.” And while federal cuts to the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula program will reduce funding for EV charging, industry experts say it will likely not slow down the rate of construction. Rather, an inadequate supply of electricity could be what stymies
A report from global consulting firm ICF predicts a 78 percent increase in electric demand in the U.S. by 2050, a combination of demand from data centers, EVs, and electric buildings. This will require an “all-of-the-above” approach to energy sources and charging infrastructure. “It doesn’t need to be high-speed charging requiring costly, complicated utility upgrades. In fact, developments like multifamily housing could simply install low-level trickle charging for each parking space, giving residents the kind of daily charge needed for most daily commutes and trips, Forth Program Manager Anna Guida said during the panel.”
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