Italian regulators investigate Tesla, Byd, VW and Stellantis for incomplete EV specifications
February 24, 2025 at 11:50 am
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- The Italian authorities are investigating four electric vehicle manufacturers for unfair commercial practices in Italy.
- Byd, Stellantis, Tesla and VW face accusations of misleading information on their electric vehicles.
- The alleged problems include misleading complaints on the practice, the deterioration of batteries and the guarantee.
Most people think of fuel consumption and ratings in terms of misleading automobile specifications. However, with the rise of electric vehicles, a new control zone has emerged: the practice. Four major car manufacturers are under investigation by the Italian authorities for having allegedly deceived consumers on the specifications of their electric vehicles on official websites.
The companies in question are byd, Stellantis, Tesla and the VW group. In particular, Stellantis and VW Group sell electric vehicles mechanically linked under different brands on the Italian market, adding another layer of complexity to allegations.
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The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) accused these car manufacturers of engaging in unfair commercial practices. Last Thursday, the AGCM, with the help of the Italian financial police (Guardia di Finanza), conducted investigations at the Italian headquarters of Byd, Stellantis, Tesla and VW Group.
According to the regulator, car manufacturers have provided “generic” and sometimes “contradictory” information on the driving ranges of their electric vehicles. Although WLTP figures are the standard for the EV range in Europe, the AGCM maintains that companies have not explained “what factors have an impact on the maximum beach announced and the extent to which they affect the real beach” .
In addition, car manufacturers have neglected to provide “clear and complete information” on the deterioration of battery capacity over time under normal use, which is an important factor for long -term property of electric vehicles . The AGCM also claims that they did not adequately disclose the terms and limits of their standard battery guarantee.
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Essentially, it seems that important details on the performance of the VE of the real world could have been excluded from marketing equipment, which potentially gives buyers an incomplete understanding of what to expect.
According to Italian media, the local divisions of Byd, Stellantis and the VW group have not yet commented on the allegations. Tesla’s local representatives were not available to comment.
As the survey progresses, we keep an eye on developments and report all the potential consequences for the automobile manufacturers involved.
