Electric Cars and CO₂ Reduction: an increasingly concrete choice

Electric cars are proving to be a real solution for reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the transport sector.
Numerous studies show that, when analyzing the entire life cycle from production to disposal, electric vehicles produce much less CO₂ than internal combustion engines.

CO₂ emissions over the life cycle: the latest research

According to the organization Transport & Environment (T&E), on average, an electric car in Europe emits about one-third of the CO₂ compared to a petrol or diesel vehicle.
Even in countries heavily reliant on fossil fuels, like Poland, electric cars still prove to be cleaner throughout their life cycle.

Further confirmation comes from the Eindhoven University of Technology: Professor Auke Hoekstra compared a Tesla Model 3 with a Mercedes C 220d.
Result: the Model 3 emits about 91 g/km of CO₂—65% less than the 260 g/km emitted by the diesel Mercedes.

Despite the initial impact of battery production, the emissions break-even point is reached after just 30,000 kilometers driven.

The Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission also confirms that the well-to-wheel emissions of an electric car are up to 75% lower than those of an internal combustion vehicle, considering the current European energy mix.

Reasons why electric cars are more sustainable

1. Higher energy efficiency

Electric motors convert about 90% of energy into motion, compared to 20–30% for thermal engines.
This means less energy waste and lower indirect emissions.

2. Increasingly sustainable charging

Thanks to the growing share of renewables in the European energy mix, charging an electric car is becoming more sustainable and less environmentally impactful every day.

3. Zero local emissions

Electric cars produce no exhaust gases, improving air quality in congested cities and reducing problems related to air pollution.

4. Rapid battery impact compensation

The environmental impact of battery production is offset in less than two years of average use, thanks to the vehicle’s extremely low emissions during its useful life.

Electric mobility is the future

The transition to electric vehicles is becoming an increasingly concrete reality.
Choosing an electric car means significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality, contributing to the fight against climate change.
Studies confirm that electric vehicles are an effective and sustainable solution to the environmental challenges of our time.