How Much CO2 Do EVs Save Compared to Gas Cars in Daily Use? Daily driving is where EVs’ CO2 savings become most tangible. The average gas car emits ~250 grams of CO2 per mile, while an EV charged on a mixed grid emits ~100 grams—saving 150 grams per mile. For a typical driver logging 12,000 miles yearly, that’s 1.8 metric tons of CO2 saved annually—equivalent to planting 20 trees. In regions with clean grids, savings jump to 2.5...