Government confirms 'new rules' for EV drivers amid £30 plea

NewsUK NewsMotorsThe Government said it was 'working to introduce new rules'00:01, 24 Aug 2026Ministers are being urged to force used car dealers to provide independent battery health assessments(Image: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)Ministers are being urged to force used car dealers to provide independent battery health assessments when selling electric vehicles (EVs). Three leading EV bodies issued the plea, stating the certificates would provide a major confidence boost for car buyers.‌They described anxiety over battery condition as one of the biggest remaining barriers to mainstream EV adoption. The organisations – Electrifying.com, New AutoMotive and BatteryIQ – argue modern EV batteries last far longer than many consumers believe.‌They added: “The real problem is not battery health itself, b