Electric car charging programs don't work for most people, even with big payments

Programs that shift electric vehicle charging to off-peak hours don't work for most people. This means utilities cannot rely on them to reduce stress on the power grid.

Utilities have been planning to use programs that shift electric vehicle charging to manage demand. This paper shows that most drivers will not join these programs, even when paid. This makes it harder for utilities to balance the power grid as more people buy electric cars.