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<p>Vehicle manufacture is a global industry and consequently, there is no agreed approach
that can be used to inform consumers of the comparative carbon footprint of the production
of different vehicles. The Government does not currently have any plans to inform
consumers about the comparative carbon footprint generated by different electric vehicles
in their production. We expect the transition to zero emission motoring to be industry-led,
supported by measures set out in our Road to Zero strategy.</p><p> </p><p>In 2018,
the Department for Transport developed the Transport Energy Model. This was published
alongside the Road to Zero strategy to provide a clear assessment of the relative
environmental impacts of different road vehicle technologies and fuels. The Model
showed that UK battery electric vehicles have substantially lower greenhouse gas emissions
than conventional vehicles, even when accounting for the energy mix of the electricity
to charge the battery, as well as the electricity used for battery production.</p><p>
</p><p>Electric vehicle emission values are highly dependent on the electricity mix
of the country in which the vehicle is charged, and the country in which the vehicle,
battery, and other parts are manufactured. Emission values will also vary according
to model type, car size, and miles driven. To obtain full environmental benefits,
electric vehicles and their batteries need to be manufactured using electricity from
carbon-free sources.</p>
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