Pair comparison
40 km by EV vs. 40 km by gasoline car
40 km trip
Comparing the same 40 km trip by electric car and gasoline car. The EV produces roughly three times fewer emissions.
Dimension-by-dimension comparison
40 km trip — absolute values
Both items scaled to the same unit (40 km trip). Lower value = lower environmental impact.
| Dimension | 40 km by EV | 40 km by gasoline car | Difference | Lower |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Emissions | 2.12 kg CO₂e | 6.4 kg CO₂e | −4.28 | ← item 1 |
| Water Consumption | 120.0 liters | 120.0 liters | 0 | tie |
| Land Use | 4.0 m²·year | 4.0 m²·year | 0 | tie |
| Waste | 0.012 kg | 0.008 kg | +0.004 | item 2 → |
| Toxicity | 20.0 µDALY | 16.0 µDALY | +4.0 | item 2 → |
Visual comparison
Carbon Emissions
40 km by EV
2.12
40 km by gasoli…
6.4
Water Consumption
40 km by EV
120.0
40 km by gasoli…
120.0
Land Use
40 km by EV
4.0
40 km by gasoli…
4.0
Waste
40 km by EV
0.012
40 km by gasoli…
0.008
Toxicity
40 km by EV
20.0
40 km by gasoli…
16.0
Where do the numbers come from?
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