Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
You have selected a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. If you own a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, there will be tailpipe GHG emissions from gasoline combustion, as well as fuel production emissions associated with both gasoline and electricity. Shown below are the grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) per mile for your region of the country.
Your CO2 Emissions Rates
Vehicle: Chevrolet Volt Zip Code: 06489
Tailpipe: 84 g/mile
Total: 210 g/mile
GHG emissions vary based on how the electricity is produced. For example, electricity produced from coal will likely result in significantly higher GHG emissions than electricity produced from renewable sources like wind. This graph shows how the emissions rate for this vehicle where you live compares to the national average. Also shown is the total CO2 emissions rate for the average gasoline car.
*Total emissions rate includes tailpipe emissions and the emissions associated with the production and distribution of fuel.
The calculations above assume that 64% of the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle's operation is powered by electricity and the rest is powered from gasoline. In the future, you will be able to customize these estimates based on your driving habits.
Learn more about these calculations.