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Another vital aspect influencing the eco-friendliness of EVs is the source of electricity used to charge them. Charging an EV with electricity generated from fossil fuels—such as coal or natural gas—mitigates some of the carbon savings during operation. Conversely, countries like Sweden and Norway, which have heavily invested in renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, see EVs as an even greener option because their electricity is cleaner from the start.
For nations reliant on coal-fired power plants, the environmental benefits of EVs are less pronounced, highlighting the importance of transitioning national power grids toward renewable energy sources to maximize the environmental advantages of EV adoption.