someone help me out here, [View All]

I keep reading how an electric car is no better than an ICE auto because of all the co2 released in making the electric to recharge the batteries. If the auto is recharged in the night time hours when the demand for electric is low but some demand is still there so the plants are up and running anyway, why wouldn't it be proper to compare the co2 produced for charging the battery with only the amount made in making the extra energy needed only to recharge the batteries rather that comparing it to all the co2 produced even though the largest percent produced is for the power that keeps our homes and businesses operational during those night time hours? call me confused I guess

I have to step out for a bit but I'll be back and I'm interested in your thoughts on this, thanks in advance.