Electricity Consumption of Electric Vehicles in Türkiye and its Share in Total Electricity Consumption: 2030 Projection

The rapid expansion of electric vehicles (EVs) and the accompanying increased demand for electricity will put a huge burden on the electrical system. In this paper, the electricity consumption of EVs is analyzed by using realized data and is forecasted for near future. The weighted average value of rated consumption for EVs in Turkish market is found to be 175 W/km. Until 2030, it is estimated that electricity consumption will increase by 2.5% annually on average. It is predicted that the electricity consumption shares of EVs in general consumption, which was 0.03% for 2023, will increase to 0.64% by 2030. Based on these findings, Türkiye should turn to renewable and sustainable energy sources and support renewable-supported smart charging systems to meet increasing demand for electricity in a more environmentally and economically sustainable manner.