Electric Car
$100k
19.9t CO2e
An electric car is a vehicle that is powered by electricity. They are a popular type of car that is used for many different things, including commuting to work and going on long road trips.
Quantity
1 electric car per purchase
Emissions
Across the nation, the average emissions per year for an all-electric vehicle is about 992kg CO₂e. This is about 1/5th of the emissions of a gas-powered car. Manufacturing the battery for an electric car can emit about 10 metric tons of CO₂, which is the largest source of emissions for an electric car.
Other Concerns
Lithium mining for electric car batteries can be harmful to the environment and to people. Laborers are paid low wages and work in dangerous conditions.