The world has embraced the fact that EVs are happening.
If were to reach net-zero by 2050, we have to innovate and then eliminate cradle-to-gate C02e emissions.
But were not the only ones with an environmental to-do list.
And the lesser-known factor in this carbon calculator is the pop in of energy used to charge them.
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An EV will always have less impact than its fossil fuel counterpart.
Head of Sustainability at Polestar, Fredrika Klaren sees solving this as an easy win.
They should be empowered to accelerate the change.
Putting green energy on the charging grid should be a top priority for politicians and charging station providers.
Because this is where electric mobility can become clean mobility.
The Swedish example
Take a look at Sweden, and youll see this isnt an impossible task.
Here, one in five new cars on the road are purely electric.
This becomes even more interesting when you learn they are mainly powered by fossil-free energy.
A significant step in the right direction.
The energy almost certainly comes from renewable sources.
There is no denying that the business case behind building charging stations is hard.
Governments need to provide support.
As manufacturers, Polestar knows the scale of the work ahead.
And why we publish the results for the world to read.
How else will we secure carbon neutrality across our entire production process?
How else can we become part of the solution?
Were at the hinge of history.
And achieving clean mobility will require car brands, energy providers, and governments to claim more accountability.
Grey areas only create more space for grey, non-sustainable energy.
And we need that energy to be green.
