There's a lot of concern about electric vehicle batteries and how bad they are for the environment. However, how do they stack up against a petrol car? And what sort of life can you get from one?

In this episode I tackle:

• The Average Lifespan of a EV battery
• Their Carbon Footprint
• How much lithium and cobalt they use
• If they can be recycled
• What happens to them after they're in a car
• How they compare to petrol cars

Sources:

• Average UK Mileage
• EV Battery Life
• Life Cycle Assessment of a Car Carbon Footprint
• Vehicle Effeciency
• EV Battery Recycling
• How much do  batteries degrade over time
• Electric Classic Cars
• Second Life Applications