I fully understand the thermodynamics of ICEs and that every electric motor in a car is easily more efficient in converting power into torque.
However the efficiency of converting sun into electricity is around 35%. While driving your car carries a heavy battery of 100es of kilogramms which can only store 1/3 of energy per volume compared to eg. Diesel.
So in my calculation the net efficiency of diesel is higher.
However the efficiency of converting sun into electricity is around 35%. While driving your car carries a heavy battery of 100es of kilogramms which can only store 1/3 of energy per volume compared to eg. Diesel.
So in my calculation the net efficiency of diesel is higher.