This session brings together two cutting-edge developments in vehicle electrification: the forecasting of utility load impacts from off-road vehicle adoption and the deployment of off-grid EV charging stations in remote areas.  As the adoption of electric vehicle technologies expands beyond traditional on-road vehicles, utilities and service providers face new challenges in forecasting demand and ensuring reliable access to charging infrastructure in areas where grid connectivity is limited or non-existent.

The first segment will present Dominion Energy's collaboration with Guidehouse Inc. to develop a novel forecast estimating the impacts of off-road vehicle electrification within their service territories in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The discussion will cover the magnitude of off-road segments' impacts in comparison to on-road projections, the availability and quality of relevant data, and best practices for modeling these segments with the necessary geographic and temporal granularity.

The second segment will shift focus to the deployment of off-grid EV charging stations in the remote regions. This segment will explore the unique challenges and innovative solutions required to ensure reliable EV charging access in areas without grid connectivity.

The session will conclude with a panel discussion, bringing together the insights from both segments to discuss the broader implications for the future of vehicle electrification in diverse and challenging environments.