11. ‘Electric Cars Are Worse for the Environment Than Gas Cars’
This myth ignores the big picture. While electric vehicles (EVs) do have manufacturing emissions, especially from batteries, their total emissions over their lifetime are much lower than gasoline cars.
According to the EPA, EVs become cleaner as they’re driven—especially as electricity grids shift to renewables. Over time, EVs offer a clear advantage for reducing carbon pollution compared to traditional vehicles.