Electric vehicles have become increasingly popular in recent years as a sustainable and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. Despite concerns about the carbon footprint of battery production and electricity generation, a recent study has shown that electric vehicles have lower lifetime emissions than gasoline cars. The study, conducted by the Union of Concerned Scientists, analyzed the emissions from electric vehicles and gasoline cars from production to disposal and found that electric vehicles emit less greenhouse gases than gasoline cars, even when accounting for the emissions from battery production and electricity generation.

The study found that electric vehicles emit 50% less greenhouse gases than gasoline cars over their lifetime, even when accounting for the emissions from battery production. In addition, the study found that as the electricity grid becomes cleaner over time, the emissions from electric vehicles will continue to decrease. This study highlights the importance of transitioning to electric vehicles as a key component in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change.