Lets face it, all personal transport is costly to the planet, as is the huge human population.
But the genie is out of the bag, and will take several generations to put it back in. We are where we are, there are no overnight fixes.
The way I look at it is that I get my electricity off a supplier who uses wind and solar power, so my car really uses clean power. And I don't spew fumes onto the street.
Of course, batteries, solar panels and wind turbines have a pollution factor in their manufacture process. ICE has the equivalent (or more) in oil production, refining and transportation of that fuel, as well.
Batteries will change substantially over the next 10-20 years. I read (BBC) that the Chinese have developed a 1.2 million mile battery! How that work I have no idea! And maybe the battery cell is just a stepping stone who knows.
We all want to have the freedom of movement, whether is cars, trains or aeroplanes, so we do have a collective responsibility. What are we going to do about it?? Use shanks pony and bicycles more, less unnecessary journeys, less waste in general. Just be more thoughtful I guess...............