Carnot cycle limiting maximum ICE efficiency to ~40% (can be obtained if you're big electric power plant) vs 95% electric engine efficiency. For practical purp

Carnot cycle limiting maximum ICE efficiency to ~40% (can be obtained if you're big electric power plant) vs 95% electric engine efficiency. For practical purposes, ICE has way lower efficiency than 40% and electrics lose some due to the transmission and battery recharge.