May 10, 2024
8:08:14am
Japan Coug Truly Addicted User
The WSJ conducted a study of the environmental impact of EVs vs ICE vehicles,
partnering with the University of Toronto, and concluded that the breakeven point occurs at around 20,500 miles on average in the US — below this mileage, the EV expends more emissions in total, including the process of manufacturing the battery & vehicle.

“By the time we get to 200,000 miles, the lifespan of a typical car, the emissions comparison isn’t even close.

“Building and operating the RAV4 has generated 78 tons of greenhouse gases. The Model 3 has generated less than half: 36 tons.

“The Model 3 also comes out ahead in Consumer Reports’s total cost of ownership, at $49,800 to $51,000.”

“Emissions will vary based on where the Tesla is charged…We used a national average for our calculations"

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