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Myth No 2: Electricity that charges EVs is made by burning fossil fuels, so there are still emissions involved…
From 2035, new petrol and diesel cars will no longer be sold in the UK and far more of us – for work and for leisure – will begin using electric vehicles.
However, there remains a number of common misconceptions surrounding EVs that still raise concerns.
Here, the National Grid busts some of the most common EV myths…
Myth No 2: Electricity that charges EVs is made by burning fossil fuels, so there are still emissions involved…
"More of our electricity now comes from renewable, green or clean energy sources and zero-carbon power in Britain’s electricity mix grew from less than 20% in 2010 to nearly 50% in 2022.
"With the growth in onshore and offshore wind farms and the closure of a number of coal plants, transport is in fact now the most polluting thing the UK does as a nation.
"Our energy system is also becoming more flexible to maximise the use of this cleaner energy whenever it is available. Apps like the National’s Grid’s WhenToPlugIn app, as well as new legislation and smart energy tariffs, are all helping us manage our electricity use.
"For example, smart chargers that can start or pause our EV charging to ensure it’s using the cleanest and cheapest power. "Across the Atlantic, in New England and New York, only 0.1 to 2.7% of electricity is produced from coal and oil combined and, as domestic electricity production continues to decarbonise, these percentages will continue to reduce."
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Published On: 23/01/2025 14:21:34
