Charging at Sedgemoor Services on the M5 (Image: T. Larkum)

How Effective Are Electric Vehicles In Reducing Emissions?

Even in fossil-fuel-dominated grids, BEVs emit only about 50% of the CO2e of traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The research took into account lifecycle emissions, considering factors like manufacturing, maintenance, and operation in countries like China, the US, and Germany. The emissions from BEVs will continue to decrease as nations transition to cleaner power