Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 127686

Electric Vehicles: Batteries

Tabled: 15 April 2026

Answered: 21 April 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to mandate disclosure of battery health at the point of sale for used electric vehicles.

Answer

Keir Mather

Some organisations already provide their own battery health checks or guarantees to increase consumer confidence.We will continue to engage industry on this topic, including through the consultation on updating the minimum emission standards for new road ...

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