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How much coal is burned to charge an electric car?
When I first bought my electric car, I thought I wasn’t contributing to carbon emissions that are ruining our planet. But now I realize that electric vehicles produce a ton of CO2 and I wonder whether I’m helping the environment or not. Can you tell me how much coal gets burned every time I charge my electric car?
Elaine Duvet · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I totally get it. We’re all looking for ways to be more environmentally conscious, but it’s challenging to find a zero-emissions vehicle. While it can depend on the kWh of your specific car, your location, and the type of charger you’re using, here’s what we know about the amount of coal used to charge an
electric car
:- A typical American EV needs 66 kWh to charge.
- On average, cars in America use 70 pounds of coal per charge (or about 8 gallons of oil).
- It’s important to consider the energy mix at your local power grid, since most aren’t powered by coal or oil alone. Some used renewable sources like wind or incorporate solar energy.
Now that you have a better idea of how much coal is burned with each charge, you can continue to seek out ways to reduce our carbon footprint on Earth.
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