U.S. electricity demand for EVs has more than doubled in the past two years

In 2024, EVs consumed 11.7 million megawatt-hours (Mwh) of electricity in the U.S., increasing 55% year-on-year. California had the highest electricity demand for EVs at 3.6 million Mwh, accounting for 31% of all U.S. EV-related electricity demand. While EV electricity demand has been growing rapidly, it still represents a very small portion of overall electricity demand. In 2024, EV-related electricity demand represented only 0.3% of total U.S. electricity sales and 1.5% of electricity sales in California.