What charges the majority of virtue boasting electric car power stations?

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No electric vehicle (EV) directly uses fossil fuels for energy; however, the electricity used to charge them is generated from various sources, including fossil fuels, so the percentage depends on the local power grid's energy mix. In the U.S. in 2023, approximately 65% of electricity came from fossil fuels (natural gas, coal, petroleum), with the remainder from nuclear and renewables. 

The majority of electric car power stations are charged by 

the regional electrical grid, which supplies power from a mix of sources, including fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewable energy. While some newer stations use on-site renewable sources like solar or large-scale batteries, the standard practice for most public and home charging relies on the existing power infrastructure. 

Here's how it works:

• Alternating Current (AC) Charging (Level 1 & 2): The power from the grid is AC, which is fed to the car's on-board charger to convert it to DC for the battery.
• Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging (Level 3): The station itself contains a large converter to change grid AC power into DC power, delivering it directly to the battery for a much faster charge. 

Key Takeaways:

• Grid Dependent: Most stations draw power directly from the local electrical utility.
• Varied Sources: The ultimate source of that electricity can be diverse, from coal and gas to wind and solar.
• Growing Renewables: There's an increasing trend toward using renewable energy for charging, sometimes via on-site generation or large battery storage systems.