Environmental Impact of EVs
Electric vehicles produce dramatically lower emissions than gasoline cars, especially in Quebec where 99% of electricity comes from renewable sources (hydropower and nuclear).
Annual emissions comparison (20,000 km driving) :
- Gasoline vehicle : ~5 metric tons of CO₂
- EV charged in Quebec : ~0.36 metric tons of CO₂
- Reduction : 92.8% fewer emissions
Carbon Credit Calculation
The CFR program converts EV charging into carbon offsets based on fuel equivalence:
10 kWh of charging = 1 liter of gasoline replaced = 2.13 kg CO₂ avoided
Real Impact Examples
For Tesla Model 3 charging 300 kWh/month :
- Monthly CO₂ reduction : ~648 kg (equivalent to one tree planted)
- Annual CO₂ reduction : ~7,776 kg
- 10-year reduction : ~77.76 metric tons
At the same time, you earn approximately CAD $108/year in CFR credits for this environmental contribution.
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