Sawyer Merritt(@SawyerMerritt):Researchers at MIT published a study that found EVs emit around 40-60% fewer lifecycle emissions than gas vehicles throughout the U.S. The study also looked at some of the areas of the U.S. with the dirtiest mix of electricity (like natural gas and coal). Even in the worst areas, EVs still had the lead. “Over 90% of people in the United States live in regions where driving the average EV produces lower emissions than the most efficient gasoline vehicle on the market today (59 miles per gallon),” the study said. Additionally, as the grid gets cleaner every year, so does owning an EV.

2026.08.11 16:16

Researchers at MIT published a study that found EVs emit around 40-60% fewer lifecycle emissions than gas vehicles throughout the U.S. The study also looked at some of the areas of the U.S. with the dirtiest mix of electricity (like natural gas and coal). Even in the worst areas, EVs still had the lead. “Over 90% of people in the United States live in regions where driving the average EV produces lower emissions than the most efficient gasoline vehicle on the market today (59 miles per gallon),” the study said. Additionally, as the grid gets cleaner every year, so does owning an EV.