[fweimer]

There are still emissions during production and decommissioning. And cars are sources of noise and light, and emissions due to component wear (tires and brakes, probably others as well). A specific car may be not as bad as others for the environment, but there is always some impact.

[jljljl]

The term "zero-emission" has a specific meaning for the DOA, EPA, and CARB specifically referring to the tailpipe and combustion emissions produced when operating the vehicle.

https://afdc.energy.gov/vehicles/electric-basics-ev https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/4249