Sri Lanka, April 28 -- Emerging technologies like electric vehicles (EVs) are reshaping Sri Lanka's energy landscape, though concerns regarding their impact on grid stability often rely on theoretical rather than actual usage data. While some estimates suggest EV charging contributes up to 300 MW to peak demand between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., real-world patterns indicate a much lower impact.

Network data from providers such as Volt Charge shows that fast charger utilisation typically stays between 10% and 20%. Furthermore, registration data confirms that the majority of the national EV fleet consists of two- and three-wheelers, which require significantly less power than larger vehicles. When scaling observed charging sessions to a nat...