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Why the electric SUV boom is a problem for climate, health and equity
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The article examines how the shift toward larger electric SUVs undermines climate and environmental goals, noting that SUVs now dominate electric vehicle sales in major markets like China and Europe despite being less efficient than smaller electric cars.
Why the electric SUV boom is a problem for climate, health and equity
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Governments and car manufacturers sell electric cars as the future of green transport. But a less visible trend is challenging this story: many electric cars are getting bigger.
The International Energy Agency recently reported that larger models, including sports utility vehicles (SUVs), are taking up a major share of electric car markets.
In China, electric SUVs accounted for more than 60% of electric car sales in 2025. In Europe, SUVs accounted for almost 75% of electric
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