Tesla automobiles are highly praised for their impressive technology and performance, but they are not necessarily good for the environment. The Tesla Model S and Model X have a combined fleet average tailpipe emissions of .29 kg CO2/mile, and the Tesla Model 3 has a combined fleet average tailpipe emissions of .32 kg CO2/mile, according to the EPA. This is higher than the average for other cars, which is .26 kg CO2/mile.

Tesla cars run on electricity, which can be generated from renewable sources such as solar or wind, but most electricity in the US is generated from non-renewable sources such as coal and natural gas. This means that even if someone is charging their Tesla with renewable sources, they are still using electricity generated from non-renewable sources.

The manufacturing of Tesla cars also uses energy, and this energy is typically generated from non-renewable sources. Additionally, the mining of materials needed to create cars and batteries can have a negative environmental impact. For example, the mining of lithium for batteries can lead to air and water pollution.

In conclusion, Tesla cars may be more efficient than traditional cars and may have the potential to be more environmentally friendly, but the current reality is that the electricity used to charge them and the resources used to manufacture them come from non-renewable sources, which is not good for the environment. Therefore, while Tesla’s are impressive cars, they are not necessarily good for the environment.