Can the Grid Keep Up? EVs, Manufacturing, and the Race to Modernize Power | Disrupt 2026

The power grid is under mounting pressure from electric vehicles, new manufacturing facilities, and renewable energy projects, but that pressure also comes with new opportunity. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, leaders from Weave Grid, Rewiring America, and Veir gathered to discuss how the system can be modernized and where investment is flowing. The conversation tackles the practical realities of upgrading infrastructure that was never designed for today's demands, from the surge in EV charging to the energy needs of reshored factories. Panelists explore what it will take to build a grid that can support electrification at scale while keeping reliability intact. For founders, investors, and anyone tracking the energy transition, this session offers a grounded look at the bottlenecks, the capital, and the technologies shaping the future of power delivery.