The break-even depends on the source of electricity, which in turn depends on Geography. If the electricity is from coal, the break-even is after 5 years; even

The break-even depends on the source of electricity, which in turn depends on Geography. If the electricity is from coal, the break-even is after 5 years; even then, the lifetime emission of the EV is not even 10% less than that of the conventional gas car. If the electricity is from hydro and other 100% non-fossil fuel renewables, than the break-even is even shorter, under a year, and over the lifetime the emissions are about 70%~80% less overall (and the longer the car is driven compared to a conventional gas car, more than 13 years, the greater the reduction in lifetime emissions) All data from this source: https://www.reuters.com/graphics/ELECTRIC-VEHICLES/EMISSIONS/rlgpdrmjmpo/chart.png https://www.reuters.com/graphics/ELECTRIC-VEHICLES/EMISSIONS... (Full webpage, for context: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/when-do-electric-vehicles-become-cleaner-than-gasoline-cars-2021-06-29/ https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/when-d...)