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Vehicle Lifecycle Analysis

ICE vs EV Emissions

Interactive comparison of environmental impact between Internal Combustion Engine and Electric Vehicles over a full ownership lifecycle

70,740
ICE Total (kg CO2e)
17,340
EV Total (kg CO2e)
-75%
EV Reduction
2.8
Breakeven (years)
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Emissions Over Time

Compare cumulative environmental impact across vehicle lifetime

Key Metrics

ICE Total Emissions
70,740
kg CO2e over lifetime
EV Total Emissions
17,340
kg CO2e over lifetime
EV Savings
-75%
reduction vs ICE
Breakeven Point
2.8
years until EV catches up

Detailed Breakdown

ICE Vehicle

Drivetrain Manufacturing900 kg
Fuel Combustion61,200 kg
Fuel Extraction & Refining7,650 kg
Maintenance & Fluids990 kg
Total70,740 kg

Electric Vehicle

Motor & Electronics650 kg
Original Battery5,400 kg
Replacement Battery3,500 kg
Electricity (lifetime)7,540 kg
Maintenance & Fluids50 kg
Total17,340 kg

Model Assumptions

Grid emissions: Victorian grid average starting at 0.79 kg CO2e/kWh, declining to ~0.15 by 2045. Solar: 0.05 kg CO2e/kWh (embodied emissions only). Battery: LFP chemistry at 90 kg CO2e/kWh (original), reducing to 58 kg CO2e/kWh for replacement. Fuel: 2.4 kg CO2/L combustion + 15% for extraction/refining. Battery replacement: Triggered at 60% of lifetime if lifetime exceeds 10 years. ICE degradation: 7% efficiency loss over lifetime.