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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) addresses and corrects widespread misconceptions about electric vehicles (EVs):

Myth: EVs are worse for the climate due to power plant emissions

Fact: Even when accounting for electricity production, EVs typically have a smaller carbon footprint than average new gasoline cars, due to their much higher energy efficiency (87–91% vs. 16–25%).

Myth: Manufacturing EV batteries creates a larger carbon load

Fact: Over their full lifetime, EVs still produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline vehicles, despite the initial manufacturing footprint.

Myth: EVs don’t have sufficient range for daily use

Fact: The vast majority of U.S. daily trips are under 75 miles, and most EVs today offer more than 100 miles per charge, often exceeding 200 miles.

Myth: EVs are less safe than gasoline vehicles

Fact: EVs must meet the same safety standards as all vehicles in the U.S. and include additional protective features—such as systems that deactivate the electrical circuit after collisions.