Even though the electricity that powers them is generated primarily from burning fossil fuels, electric cars are still more efficient than gas-powered vehicles because:
A) they are much lighter
B) energy is produced more efficiently at power plants than inside vehicles
C) their batteries are much more efficient
D) they can transport more people per vehicle

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Power plants are able to generate electricity much more efficiently than the internal combustion engines in gas-powered vehicles. Additionally, electric cars are able to recover energy through regenerative braking, which further enhances their efficiency.

Even Though the Electricity That Powers Them Is Generated Primarily