[Political Junkie Too]

Depends on what emissions you’re talking about

Since the article uses "tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e)," I'm going to say that one.

There is an 8 tCO₂e difference between EV and hybrid, but an EV needs two charges (assuming a 200 mile range) for one fill-up of a hybrid (assuming a 400 mile range).

According to the chart, the energy production phase is the highest emissions producer, 27 (EV) vs 38 (hybrid). With two charging cycles per one fill-up, that means the EV emits 54 vs 38 for the hybrid per charges/fill-ups per 400 miles driven.

That wipes out the total 8 tCO₂e lead for the EV and gives the hybrid a net total 8 tCO₂e lead over the EV per 400 miles driven.

-PJ

[Olog-hai]

That’s all down to emissions control, not fuel consumed. The article is pushing battery cars, remember.