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Myth: EVs have greater lifecycle emissions than gas cars<\/mark><\/strong> Myth: EVs are more expensive than gas cars<\/mark><\/strong> Myth: EV batteries need replacing before the vehicle\u2019s end of life<\/mark><\/strong> Myth: EVs do not have enough range<\/mark><\/strong> Myth: The electricity grid can\u2019t handle EVs<\/mark><\/strong> Myth: EVs are not suitable for cold Canadian winters<\/mark><\/strong> Myth: EVs have a greater fire risk than gas cars<\/mark><\/strong>
Fact: Gas cars emit up to three times more pollution than EVs<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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Fact: EVs are easily cheaper over their lifetime, and sometimes cheaper upfront<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Fact: EV batteries have been shown to last for more than 20 years of driving<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Fact: The average Canadian drives 60 kilometers per day\u2014far less than the average EV range of 480 kilometres<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Fact: With planning, grid-related issues are easily avoidable<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Fact: EVs are more reliable in cold weather than gas cars<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Fact: Fires are more common in gas cars than EVs<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n