Most Copper used in the U.S. comes from Peru and Chile. The Morenci mine in Arizona is the largest copper mine in North America.
No shortage of Coper.
Shortage of Electric Grid and more importantly Electric Grid stability due to BASE LOAD which you do not get from Wind or Solar.
Nuclear is the BEST option, even "small" units build across the U.S. would do the trick as far as providing Electricity.
As for EVs - way to many other issues, batteries wear out before the owner is ready to sell the car, recharging times, etc.
Add resale value of used EV. The great unknown, with battery life the mystery to buyer. Is there a way to know how many times the vehicle was rapid-charged, which reduces the battery life?
Copper shortage keep green energy, tech ventures grounded
Copper is so central to transitioning from fossil fuels to sustainable energy, says a report from S&P Global, that worldwide demand is likely to double by 2035 from 25 million metric tons to 50; no matter the scenario, S&P said it's unlikely the world will be able to meet it. "The record-high level of demand would be sustained and continue to grow to 53 million metric tons in 2050 – more than all the copper consumed in the world between 1900 and 2021," S&P Global said.