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

Drive Electric

New Zealand has the third highest rate of renewable energy as a portion of primary supply in the OECD (after Norway and Iceland). Most modern electric vehicles use a rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-on) battery to power the electric motor, which then turns the wheels (acceleration) instantaneously and faster than a combustion engine.

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

Drive Electric

New Zealand has the third highest rate of renewable energy as a portion of primary supply in the OECD (after Norway and Iceland). Most modern electric vehicles use a rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-on) battery to power the electric motor, which then turns the wheels (acceleration) instantaneously and faster than a combustion engine.