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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. Generally, your EV battery will last you up to about 300,000km, can be recharged several thousand times, and still be useful after ten or more years of operation.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

A battery electric vehicle (BEV) uses an electric motor instead of an internal combustion engine. These vehicles use large traction battery packs to power the motor. Generally, your EV battery will last you up to about 300,000km, can be recharged several thousand times, and still be useful after ten or more years of operation.