He's actually not a jerk. Just totally convinced that I'm wrong. I thought I covered all of his objections in my first email response. However, here's what he wrote. Anyone that wants to take a shot at a response that may do better than I obviously did have at it! I would love to forward responses to him that are thoughtful, respectful, and common sense based. Thanks in advance.
He wrote: It is a fact that any conversion of energy to another form results in an energy loss. The EV involves two conversions – i.e., fossil fuel to electricity and electricity to battery then to EV. The ICE requires only one energy conversion fossil fuel to the ICE.
In addition, the manufacture of batteries both original and replacement, the charging of batteries and the disposal of batteries require additional energy use.
Thus the total energy used in the life cycle of an EV (or hybrid) is likely equal to or greater than the ICE vehicle. And, of course, enormous tax resources are spent on the hybrids and EV’s via subsidies to manufacturers and users.
It seems to me that these resources would be better used developing a cleaner fuel for ICE vehicles – perhaps hydrogen.
In the meantime, enjoy your Tesla which is a great car, but don’t forget you owe me at least two martinis for my subsidy which allows you to buy it for such a low price.