The Truth Behind Electric Vehicle Efficiency Data

⚡️The United States energy department has been manipulating electric vehicle efficiency data to boost compliance values.

🚗A 2022 Tesla Model Y tests at about 65 miles per gallon, but is counted as having a compliance value of 430 miles per gallon.

💰Companies like Tesla receive compliance credits that they can trade for cash.

❄️Extreme cold weather can cause electric vehicle charging infrastructure to fail.

⌚️Charging electric vehicles can be time-consuming and inconvenient, with multiple stops required for long trips.

What is a compliance value?

—A compliance value is a made-up efficiency figure that is used to calculate compliance credits for companies.

Why do electric vehicles have unreliable charging infrastructure?

—Charging stations for electric vehicles are often out of service or unreliable, leading to inconvenience for drivers.

Are electric vehicles more efficient than gasoline vehicles?

—Electric vehicles can be more efficient in terms of energy usage, but their range and charging times can cause inconvenience for drivers.

What are compliance credits?

—Compliance credits are credits that companies can earn for meeting certain environmental regulations. These credits can be traded or sold for cash.

Can electric vehicles be charged in extreme cold weather?

—Extreme cold weather can affect the performance and reliability of electric vehicle charging.

00:00The United States energy department has been manipulating electric vehicle efficiency data to boost compliance values.

00:19A 2022 Tesla Model Y tests at about 65 miles per gallon, but is counted as having a compliance value of 430 miles per gallon.

01:12Companies like Tesla receive compliance credits that they can trade for cash.

03:08Extreme cold weather can cause electric vehicle charging infrastructure to fail.

07:49Charging electric vehicles can be time-consuming and inconvenient, with multiple stops required for long trips.