article thumbnail

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

Drive Electric

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contains both an electric powertrain and an internal combustion engine. . Electric vehicles typically have a smaller operating carbon footprint than gasoline cars, even when accounting for the electricity used for charging. Learn more about New Zealand’s public charging network here.

article thumbnail

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

Drive Electric

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contains both an electric powertrain and an internal combustion engine. . Electric vehicles typically have a smaller carbon footprint than gasoline cars, even when accounting for the electricity used for charging. Learn more about New Zealand’s public charging network here.