An Analysis of the Environmental Impact of Electric Vehicles

Abstract

Electric vehicles are powered by electric motors, using the electric energy strored stored in batteries. Possible advantages of such cars compared to conventional ones are mostly reflected in less air pollution in cities, less dependence on fossil fuels, cost-effectiveness for a longer period, and so on. According to Bloomberg estimates, half of the cars sold worldwide in 2035 will be electric vehicles. Electric vehicles have numerous environmental benefits, however, the origin of electricity is important. Total energy consumption in the world can be divided into three groups: electricity, transport and heating, and 84.3% of used energy in 2019. came from fossil fuels. Almost all the energy used in transport comes from fossils, and 63.3% of electricity also comes from fossil fuels (Our World In Data, 2019.). Although use of electric vehicles is increasing, electricity production is often not environmentally friendly. However, some countries have developed energy systems relying almost entirely on less polluting or non-polluting energy sources.