Various studies have reported that air pollution from gasoline-powered vehicles can have harmful effects on lung health, including increased risk of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung cancer. Gasoline and diesel engine-related air pollution has also been linked to cardiovascular diseases, adverse birth outcomes, and neurological disorders.Electric vehicles (EVs) can produce less air pollution by reducing nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon dioxide emissions, and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), compared to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. By reducing dangerous air pollutants, electric vehicles may reduce health risks associated with poor air quality, such as respiratory illnesses, stroke, and heart attacks.
A 2023 study conducted by the University of Southern California (USC) has shown that at the zip code level, for every additional 20 EVs per 1,000 people, there was a 3.2% drop in the rate of asthma-related emergency visits. A decrease in NO2 levels was also reported.The study also showed that lower-income neighborhoods, which tend to be located closer to major roads and suffer disproportionately from air pollution, would benefit the most from the switch to EVs. This study demonstrates that widespread adoption of EVs could lead to significant improvements in air quality and public health.
Electric vehicles are a time-tested technology with few moving parts. That means an EV's powertrain generally requires little maintenance, is highly efficient, and doesn't require an oil change.Fueling a vehicle with electricity is more cost-effective than gasoline. On average, charging an EV is equivalent to paying approximately $1 per gallon of gasoline.Most EV owners do 80% of their charging at home, and the majority of EV models take less than 8 hours to fully charge with a Level 2 charger.
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