Electric vehicles (EVs) are often promoted as the ultimate solution to climate change and urban air pollution. With zero tailpipe emissions, they seem to offer a cleaner, greener future. But the reality is more complex. From the carbon-intensive process of battery production to the reliance on electricity grids that may still be powered by fossil fuels, EVs don’t eliminate emissions—they often shift them elsewhere. This blog explores the full lifecycle of EVs, weighing their environmental benefits against hidden costs, and asks whether they truly solve the emissions problem or simply move it upstream.