The claim that electric vehicles (EVs) have a net harmful effect on climate change is misleading and incorrect. While it is true that manufacturing EV batteries involves some emissions, these are more than offset by the significant reduction in tailpipe emissions during the vehicle’s operation. Studies indicate that the emissions associated with producing EV batteries are compensated within 1.4 to 1.9 years of driving, depending on the type of EV.(2) Additionally, the U.S. electricity grid is becoming cleaner over time, further enhancing the benefits of EVs. The Scott Institute for Energy Innovation reports a 44% reduction in power sector emissions from 2005 to 2023, which contributes to lower lifecycle emissions for EVs. Therefore, rather than exacerbating climate change, EVs play a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality, offering significant environmental and health benefits.(1)