The total global warming emissions from EVs—including manufacturing, driving, and disposal—are about half the emissions of a comparable gasoline car over its lifetime. As more EVs hit the road, the nation will consume less oil, which could help alleviate pollution-related health problems caused by burning gasoline and diesel fuel.
UCS analyzed these benefits state-by-state and found that:
- Electric vehicles are cheaper than gasoline-powered cars to fuel and drive.
- Leadership on vehicle electrification is critical to tackling climate change and protecting consumers from volatile oil prices.
- Rural EV drivers can save the most on fuel by switching from gasoline to electricity, and support for EVs is quickly growing in the U.S. and around the world.
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