A new collaborative initiative has been launched by motor industry organisations to combat misinformation about EVs.
Car-selling platform Auto Trader, charging industry body ChargeUK, and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) are promoting a set of facts about the vehicles, endorsed by the Department for Transport.
The organisations say they are aiming to clarify points about how environmentally friendly the vehicles are, how the fire risk they pose is no greater than with ICE vehicles, what their driving range is, and the level of charger availability.
The organisations say the data points will be regularly reviewed and updated, with new versions issued when required.
The publication follows a House of Lords report calling for a ‘go-to’ source of EV information, and research by Auto Trader suggesting that EV myths are affecting consumer confidence in the vehicles.
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood said: “Zero emission vehicles will drive our journey to net zero, which is why this government is committed to accelerating the transition.
“Ensuring consumers have clear, accurate information when deciding what kind of car to buy is essential. This work by industry is absolutely vital to boosting drivers’ confidence in zero emission vehicles, and I’m pleased to back it.”
