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Debunking common myths about electric vehicles

BYD’s Steve Beattie explains why education is so important during the transition to electric vehicles

Steve Beattie
04 March 2025

 

Electric vehicles are shaping the future of motoring, but myths surrounding EVs remain prevalent across the UK. To address these misconceptions, BYD surveyed 2,000 people in the UK via OnePoll to identify the most common EV myths.

The most widely believed myth is that you cannot take an EV charger with you when moving house, with 18% of respondents agreeing.

While EV chargers are fixed to homes, they can be professionally uninstalled and reinstalled at a new address. Many people don’t...

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