Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
The only greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from electric vehicle are those associated with electricity production. Shown below are the grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) per mile for your region of the country.
Your CO2 Emissions Rates
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GHG emissions vary based on how the electricity is produced. For example, electricity produced from coal will likely result in significantly higher GHG emissions than electricity produced from renewable sources like wind. The total CO2 emissions rate for this vehicle in your region is 130 grams per mile. The national average for this vehicle is 180 grams per mile. The total CO2 emissions rate for the average gasoline car is 440 grams per mile.
*Total emissions rate includes tailpipe emissions and the emissions associated with the production and distribution of fuel. Emissions associated with electric operation are estimated using recent electricity generation data regardless of the model year of the vehicle selected.
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