I SCREWED UP ABOUT EVS - BIG TIME

EV Channels Review

John Cadogan issues a significant correction regarding his previous analysis of EV emissions, admitting a critical calculation error where he inverted the numerator and denominator. This mistake led him to underestimate the CO2 emissions advantage of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Epic over a Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 diesel. While the Ioniq 5 is indeed more CO2 efficient per kilometer (122g vs 222g), Cadogan's corrected calculation reveals the EV's advantage is substantial, not marginal as previously stated. He emphasizes that despite this correction, the core argument that EVs are not a zero-emissions solution and cannot single-handedly solve climate change remains valid. The video highlights that the embodied carbon in EV batteries and the CO2 intensity of the electricity grid are crucial factors often overlooked. Cadogan argues that investing in home solar and battery systems offers a more impactful CO2 reduction strategy than solely focusing on personal transportation, especially given Australia's current grid mix. He criticizes the prevailing narrative that solely demonizes internal combustion engines and promotes EVs without acknowledging these complexities, suggesting vested interests are driving this simplified discourse.