Can the electric grid handle all the electric vehicles (EVs) we need to address the climate crisis? Most people now accept that EVs are companions to solar and wind generation. The electricity system is built for the most demanding hour of the year, but during every other hour there’s excess capacity, and EVs can be programmed to avoid peak hours when the electrical grid is strained. In fact, more and more EV models now can restore electricity to the grid when demand peaks, supporting the grid and preventing blackouts.