The South Coast Air Basin, which includes Los Angeles, is the smoggiest region in the entire nation. The 9 million gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles in the basin produce almost two thirds of that smog. Electric vehicles produce no tail pipe emissions, and are 97 percent cleaner than gasoline-powered cars, even accounting for emissions from power plants which generate the electricity to recharge EV batteries. Replacing just 1000 gasoline-powered cars with 1000 EVs can remove 135 tons of pollution from the air each year.
Electric vehicles can meet the needs of LA commuters, and make owning a car easier.
LA residents drive an average of just over 40 miles per day. A fully charged EV can travel 50-100 miles before needing a recharge. Battery charging will occur primarily at home overnight, which is the most convenient and economical time to charge. EVs have far fewer moving parts than gasoline-powered cars. That means no more tune-ups or oil changes, and less time spent on maintenance.