Environmental Science
Environmental Impact of Lithium-Ion Battery Production
Quick fact
Producing a 75 kWh electric car battery pack can generate 5–15 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, which is roughly the same as driving a petrol car for a year.
Why this is interesting
Most people think electric vehicles are zero-emission, but did you know that producing a single lithium-ion battery can emit more CO₂ than building a conventional car?