THIS IS WHY I REPLACED MY EV WITH A V12! HOW GREEN ARE ELECTRIC CARS?

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The reviewer, Tim, discusses his decision to switch from a Porsche Taycan Turbo S EV to a V12 Ferrari GTC4Lusso for daily driving. He questions the environmental benefits of EVs, citing a Volvo report comparing the XC40 ICE and XC40 Recharge. The report suggests that the manufacturing emissions of EVs are significantly higher, requiring substantial mileage in a combustion engine car to reach an environmental breakeven point. Tim highlights that his low annual mileage for collectible cars like the Lusso and DBS means they may have a lower overall environmental impact than EVs driven similar distances. He also touches on the potential future taxation of EV charging and the emotional, passionate appeal of V12 engines, which he feels EVs cannot replicate. While acknowledging EVs are the future and he has more on order, Tim argues that the full picture of EV sustainability, including energy sourcing and manufacturing impact, is not always clear, and that high-performance combustion engines, though niche, offer a unique experience that would be a shame to lose.