For most US drivers, EVs offer emissions benefits and cost savings

MIT researchers found that electric vehicles produce 40-60% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than comparable gas-powered cars for most U.S. drivers and cost no more to own, despite regional differences in electricity sources and climate. The study emphasizes that individual driving patterns matter as much as regional factors like the local electricity mix when determining EV emissions benefits. The analysis, which examined thousands of U.S. zip codes and individual driver data, shows particularly larger emissions reductions in urban areas.