Of course , electric cars produce zero exhaust emissions , but this isn ’ t the be-all and end-all of sustainable transformation . This is the misconception that maybe some consumers will be confused to hear , but transparency from organisations is key to understanding the impact of vehicles on the planet .

The supply chain network of EVs is to be addressed in order to mitigate total emissions from mobility . From energy that is used to build EVs to the power that is provided to the plug and non-energy emissions from processes — these are all factors in creating a zero-emission mobility ecosystem .

Around 80 % of the total lifetime emissions of an EV are embodied , meaning they come from fabricating parts and the electricity used in powering it . According to McKinsey , EV manufacturing has roughly double the manufacturing footprint of ICE vehicles . The body of any EV can emit as much as five to ten tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent .

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