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2026-11-08

Only 13-21% of a Petrol Car's Energy Reaches the Wheels vs 77-80% for Wind/Solar EVs

Only 13-21% of a Petrol Car's Energy Reaches the Wheels vs 77-80% for Wind/Solar EVs

Key points

Share of primary energy reaching the wheels | A petrol car delivers just 13-21%, an EV on the UK grid 43-45%, and an EV on wind and solar 77-80%

Image source: @jackprandelli