Wells to Wheels
What Does it Mean?
What does "Wells-to-wheels" mean?
Wells-to-wheels emissions take into account the production and distribution of the fuel. It is a type of analysis that allows individuals to compare emissions over the entire life cycle of a vehicle.
Why is Wells-to-Wheels analysis important with electric vehicles?
EVs and PHEVs running on electricity have zero tailpipe emissions, but emissions may be produced by the source of electrical power, such as a power plant.
Emissions Data
National averages of electricity generation by source.
- Myth Busting
- Electric Vehicle IQ
- Clear the Air
- Wells to Wheels
- Readiness Checklist
- Electric Rides
- Glossary
Charging an EV uses about the same amount of electricity as a window air-conditioning unit or a clothes dryer.
