🌍 “Are You Really Saving the Planet?”
The Other Side of the Electric Car Story Nobody Talks About
💚 The Promise: “Drive electric. Save the planet.”
We’ve all heard it. We’ve all seen it — billboards, influencers, governments pushing for a “cleaner” future. And you, being the conscious citizen you are, probably considered making the switch.
You care about the air your children breathe.
You care about global warming.
You want to make a difference.
But here’s the uncomfortable question:
Are we really saving the planet?
⚠️ The Brutal Truth About Electric Cars
What if the solution we’re being sold… is part of the problem?
Here’s a closer look at the hidden environmental cost of electric cars:
🔋 Battery Production is a Disaster for the Earth
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EV batteries require lithium, cobalt, and rare earth metals, minerals that are mined under extremely harmful and exploitative conditions.
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These mines consume millions of litres of water in dry, poor regions, causing droughts, crop failure, and displacement.
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Many mining sites are run using child labour and under hazardous work conditions in developing countries.
🌫️ “Zero Emissions” – Really?
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The electricity to charge your EV still comes from coal-based plants in many regions.
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The carbon footprint of manufacturing one electric car is often higher than a petrol or diesel vehicle.
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EVs only “start” to become carbon-efficient after thousands of kilometers, and even then, it’s not zero.
🚨 Beware Before You Buy an EV
Before you swipe your card thinking you're making a green choice, here are some uncomfortable but essential truths:
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❗ Car Insurance is Significantly Higher
Due to battery costs and specialized repair requirements, insurance premiums for EVs are 30–50% higher than regular cars. -
⚠️ Battery Replacement Costs are Shocking
Most EV batteries need replacement every 8–10 years and can cost ₹5–10 lakhs or more. -
🧯 Fire Risk from Battery Malfunction
Several cases of spontaneous combustion and fires have been reported, often fatal and hard to control. -
🔌 Charging Infrastructure is Still Poor
Long highway trips? Risky. Inconsistent and underdeveloped charging points across most Indian cities and highways. -
🏚️ Battery Disposal is a Silent Environmental Crisis
We still don’t have a mass-scale, safe battery recycling system. Where do old batteries go? Landfills. Into the ground. Into our water. -
👶 Ethics of Mining: A Humanitarian Issue
Your car’s battery may have blood cobalt, mined by children in dangerous conditions.
💥 Truth Bomb
You’re not “saving the planet” by buying an EV.
You’re shifting the damage from petrol pumps to lithium mines.
From CO₂ emissions to child labour.
From tailpipes to battery waste.
And that’s a truth not many auto companies will put on a billboard.
💬 Before You Buy, Ask Yourself:
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Do I know where my car battery comes from?
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Am I okay paying 30% more for insurance without knowing the full picture?
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Is this really a cleaner choice, or just a clever rebrand?
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Warm regards,
Suman Manjrekar
Founder, Infinite Wealth Hub
Finance Mentor | Truth Teller | Planet Protector
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