The claim that electric vehicles (EVs) are worse for the climate than gasoline cars because of battery manufacturing is misleading. EV battery production is energy-intensive, contributing to higher emissions during the manufacturing phase when compared to ICE counterparts. However, this is only one part of an EV’s lifecycle. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other studies consistently show that, despite the upfront emissions from battery manufacturing, EVs still produce fewer GHGs over their entire lifetime—when considering manufacturing, driving, and charging—than ICE vehicles. This is mainly due to EVs having no tailpipe emissions and higher efficiency than their ICE counterparts, dramatically reducing GHG emissions associated with operation.(1)Additionally, advancements in battery technology and recycling are further improving the sustainability of EVs. The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Blueprint for Lithium Batteries outlines key strategies to enhance battery recycling of valuable components like lithium and cobalt, further mitigating emissions from battery production.(2)