Fears over demand for electric cars

DEMAND for electric cars is at risk of stalling due to a lack of affordable models and high energy prices, new analysis warns. A report by consumer website Electrifying.com stated that there are just seven new electric cars on sale in the UK for under £30,000. That compares with 107 petrol or diesel cars in the same price bracket. The analysis also found that the amount of money saved by running an electric car instead of a petrol model has reduced in recent months as energy prices have spiralled and pump prices have fallen from record highs.