Are Electric Cars Better?

(Photo:Topgear.com - The 1,020 bhp Tesla Model S Plaid now has a "Track Mode')

Tesla Model S

• Is electric and uses zero fossil fuels
• Released in 2012
• Top speed is 175 MPH
• Engine can not be changed and car can not be modded

(Photo: autoblog.com - 2020 Honda Civic Type R First Drive | Better driving and better value)

Honda Civic Type R

• Uses Fossil Fuels
• Released in 1997
• Base is 171 MPH
• Can be modded to increase speed
• Engine can be changed/swapped out

(Photo: insideevs.com - Tesla Model S fitted with Chevrolet LS3 V8 Engine)

Tesla Model S Engine - 3-phase AC induction motor

The resources used to make electric cars and there batteries is more harmful to the environment than making normal cars

Electric cars emit emission but it is much less, the engine still burns and releases CO2

Electric cars batteries will take much longer to dispose of and will harm the environment more because of the metal like Lithium in the batteries

(Photo: motorauthority.com - 2023 Honda Civic Type R grows larger, smarter, and faster)

Honda Civic Type R Engine - 2.0 L 4-cylinder

Electric cars will be better for the environment overall but the difference is just not big enough to really mean anything at the moment, plus electric cars still harm the environment, just in different ways.