Earth Day, observed every year on 22 April, focuses attention on protecting the planet. Transport is a major source of greenhouse gases and local air pollution, and electric mobility is one of the clearest ways to reduce both.
Cleaner air where people live
EVs produce no tailpipe emissions. Replacing petrol and diesel vehicles in busy cities reduces exhaust pollution on the streets where people walk, work and live.
Lower carbon, and getting lower
Even with today's electricity mix, EVs typically lead to lower lifetime emissions than comparable petrol vehicles, and the benefit grows as more renewable energy joins the grid. Charging from solar or other renewable sources cuts emissions further. See how to calculate carbon savings per charger.
Simple actions for Earth Day
- Charge during solar hours where tariffs encourage it.
- Consider renewable sourcing for your business's chargers.
- Plan to recycle old chargers and batteries responsibly.
- Encourage colleagues and neighbours to try electric.
Every kilometre moved from a fuel tank to a clean battery is a small contribution to cleaner air.