Was having this discussion with a colleague just yesterday. It is difficult to pull in all the threads that go into the manufacture of something like a modern automobile, but here is a pretty honest reckoning. Takeaway: EV are somewhat more energy intensive to manufacture, but after about 25k miles, the overcome this deficit. My plan: drive less and drive you car (hopefully an EV) longer. From CNET.

Are Electric Cars Really Better for the Environment?