Impact of electromobility deployment scenarios in the power system of Uruguay by 2028

Electric vehicle deployment globally has grown exponentially during the past decade due to climate change goals, efficiency improvements and cost reductions, among other. Uruguay is in a privileged position in this regard due to electricity surpluses produced by nonconventional renewable energies during the early morning, which coincidentally is the period of lowest demand. This paper analyses the impact of electromobility deployment scenarios in the power system of Uruguay. In the most ambitious scenario, the study suggests that the fleet of electric vehicles of the country could increase from approximately 4,300 to 88,000 by 2028, accounting for up to 2% of total electricity demand and provide a significant reduction in fuel consumption without significantly increasing the marginal cost of electricity supply.