Are Electric Cars Really Better For The Environment?

Electric vehicles like the Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning are becoming more and more popular, especially with Mount Pleasant drivers who are concerned about the environment. But, are electric cars really better for the environment? More specifically, are electric cars better for the environment than most fuel-efficient gas powered cars? Keep reading to learn about the environmental benefits of electric cars below.

What are the Environmental Benefits of Electric Cars?

Fully electric cars produce no emissions. That, in and of itself, is a benefit to the environment. But what about the emissions caused by producing the electricity used to charge these vehicles? That would be negligible compared to the emissions caused by both gas cars themselves and by trucks and other vehicles used to transport that gas. Here are some of the environmental benefits of driving one of these vehicles on your Kenosha commute:

Some of the Environmental Benefits of Electric Cars

• Electric cars have nearly zero carbon emissions.
• No fuel has to be used transporting gasoline or motor oil for these vehicles.
• Electric cars do not use motor oil, which means less fossil fuels are used.

Are Electric Cars Really Better For The Environment?

Are electric cars really better for the environment than gas-powered cars? We mentioned above that not only do gas-powered cars produce emissions, but the emissions that are produced by the trucks transporting that gasoline and crude oil must also be factored in. Did you know that for every four gallons of gasoline used by the average car, it took a gallon of gasoline to transport that gas? And the average gas-powered vehicle produces 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year by itself. So, really there is no contest when it comes to producing emissions. 

Are Electric Cars Better for the Environment than Plug-in Hybrids?

Some plug-in hybrids are estimated to get an equivalent to over 100 miles per gallon, which is very impressive and a vast improvement over conventional gas cars. But that means that these cars still produce some emissions, while fully electric cars like the Mustang Mach-E produce none. So, we can say confidently that, yes, electric cars really are better for the environment.

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The Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning are remarkably efficient vehicles with impressive ranges. Why don’t you come down and take one or both of them for a test drive? Once you go electric, you may never go back. Just be sure to take advantage of our new vehicle specials. We’re just a short drive away from Sturtevant, and we’re here to help. So, pay us a visit today!