Electric Vehicle Sales Forecast and the Charging Infrastructure Required Through 2030 This November 2018 Edison Electric Institute / Institute for Electric Innovation report provides an EV sales forecast through 2030 and an estimate for the associated charging infrastructure needs, based on five independent forecasts. EVs are expected to reach 18.7 million or 7% of cars and light trucks. Approximately 9.6 million charge ports will be required. Sales projections by manufacturer are provided. This paper is relevant for automotive, investment/financing, government, technology, utility and business leaders.
Key words: connected/EV vehicles, market sizing