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Orus Energy x DRIVECO: when EV charging becomes a grid stability lever
As the electrification of energy uses accelerates, the question of electrical grid balance is becoming central. Among these uses, electric vehicle charging represents both a challenge for the power system and a major opportunity when managed intelligently.
According to Enedis, by 2035, unmanaged EV charging would generate an additional peak power demand of 12 to 18 GW. Smart charging management could reduce this by 10 GW — the equivalent of 10 nuclear power units — while smoothing prices and maximizing the value of renewable and nuclear energy.
It is in this context that Orus Energy and DRIVECO have been working together since the beginning of winter on electrical flexibility applied to charging infrastructure.
Putting charging at the service of the electrical grid
DRIVECO actively contributes to balancing the French electrical system. Charging stations can now temporarily adjust their maximum power output when the grid risks imbalance.
The goal is simple:
- Support the grid during exceptional situations
- Optimize the economic and environmental conditions of charging
Discreet but structural flexibility
In practice, this collaboration translates into:
- A very significant cumulative flexible power capacity, available daily and rapidly mobilizable in the event of grid imbalance
- Very occasional activations, resulting in a temporary and limited adjustment of charging power
- A real impact on the electrical system: less consumption at times when electricity is most carbon-intensive, and more room to integrate intermittent renewable energy
Even when flexibility is not activated, simply making this power reserve available contributes to the security and resilience of the grid.
Electrical flexibility: a key lever for the energy transition
This collaboration reflects a strong conviction shared by Orus Energy and DRIVECO: electrical flexibility is not an operational constraint, but a strategic tool essential to the energy transition.
Applied to electric mobility, it enables:
- Supporting the scale-up of EV charging infrastructure without degrading grid balance or incurring costly oversizing
- Reducing the carbon footprint of electric vehicle charging
- Turning charging players into active contributors to a more resilient energy system
A shared vision
Orus Energy is proud to support DRIVECO in this initiative and thanks all teams for their trust and commitment.
This collaboration demonstrates that it is possible to combine operational performance, civic engagement, and environmental impact — without compromise.
