Many people claim that EV’s are the right investment when buying new cars. But is this true? You may not know EV’s come with many difficulties. Such as taking the time to charge, and the cost of the chargers and the electrical bill would increase within just as little as a month.

Some also say that it’s better for the environment. The processes of manufacturing EV’s results in carbon footprints causing pollution.

Another point, EV battery call for a rare metal extraction from the environment. They extract lithium for the EV batteries. “In certain countries, such as Argentina, lithium is harbored in salt deserts. One of the most lithium-rich salt deserts is the Salar de Atacama, Chile. The saltwater of the Atacama Desert contains lithium, which is extracted via evaporation and then stored in basins. But this is not a harmless process. Not only is electricity required to operate the machinery used, but evaporation can lead to increased water salinity and contamination, and the water supply of nearby communities is also affected by this.” states journalist Katie Rees.

Exhaust emissions are not just produced by gasoline engines but are released by brakes and tires. regardless of whether it is an electric or gas powered engine. Rees also notes that “Tires contain a range of carcinogens, such as dibenzopyrenes. When these particles pollute bodies of water, they can harm aquatic life. When they pollute the air we breathe, we are also at risk.”

Overall, electric vehicles are not an entirely positive alternative to gasoline powered cars – in fact, they can also damage the environment.