Manufacture of ICE cars requires energy just like manufacture of EVs. That comparison is essentially manufacture of batteries + electric motors vs. manufacture

Manufacture of ICE cars requires energy just like manufacture of EVs. That comparison is essentially manufacture of batteries + electric motors vs. manufacture of gas tank + IC engine + mechanical drivetrain like gearbox. Energy required for manufacture does not necessarily imply CO2 emissions. Could be renewable or nuclear powered car factory. Raw materials is a different matter of course. Lithium vs. steel (mostly). Driving around: electric power vs. inefficient, polluting & noisy ICE. So EVs for the win there. :-)