E-mobility
Emission Saving Tool
The innovative algorithm capable of accurately calculating the benefits of electric mobility on health and the environment.
Enel's integrated platform manages the data coming from the public and private access points connected to the charging infrastructure.
The number of kilometers travelled is estimated based on the average consumption* of electric vehicles currently on the market, as calculated by the Politecnico di Milano.
The CO2 that would have been emitted by conventionally powered vehicles, taken from ISPRA data on average annual vehicle emissions across Italy.
Using a conservative approach, the data is limited to the tank-to-wheel emissions and does not take into account the well-to-tank emissions generated during the production and distribution of the fuel.
Once the CO₂ emissions associated with producing the kWh used—based on the national energy mix—have been determined, the net CO₂ savings can be calculated.
Using a conservative approach, the data therefore includes the well-to-wheel emissions
Using the amount of CO2 absorbed by a tree in one year, it’s possible to calculate the equivalent number of trees for that amount of CO2 saved.
* The electric vehicle consumption figure is expected to remain constant over time, and refers to the consumption of BEVs or PHEVs in the electric-only mode. Currently, electric vehicles are already extremely efficient vehicles. In fact, the electric engine is already highly efficient (over 90%), so it is unlikely to improve significantly over time. The consumption largely depends on the vehicle’s weight and aerodynamic coefficient:
1. The aerodynamic drag is already contained via very high levels of efficiency, with Cx = 0.28 for C-segment cars, largely thanks to design considerations aimed at increasing the range and quietness of the vehicles, as well as a number of inherent advantages (e.g., a flat underside due to there being no central exhaust system).
2. The weight is already low, thanks to design considerations aimed at increasing the vehicle’s range. The engines are already very light and powerful (there’s no reason to increase the power further, 150 hp for a hatchback has already been achieved), so the only element that could be optimized is the battery (its specific weight). The trend is to increase capacity while keeping the size the same.