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There really isn't.

US grid losses are about 5% [1] and charging loses another 10-15%, and the motors are at least 90% efficient.

Meanwhile, automotive diesel engines lose 60% straight out the exhaust pipe, and that's not counting the energy required to refine and transport the diesel.

[1] https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=105



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