Last week, we published an article about the brakes being slammed on the European Union’s electric vehicle (“EV”) revolution. In August, figures showed that registration of battery-only powered cars in the European Union was down 44 per cent compared to a year before.

The major factor contributing to the slump in the EV market is the price of EVs compared to internal combustion engine vehicles (“ICEVs”). With the average price of EVs being £51,000, 31% higher than petrol or diesel models, consumers are rejecting EVs.

In an own goal for the climate change cult and “environmentally conscious” wealthier sections of society, a recent study shows that the lifestyles of those who buy the higher-priced EVs contribute more to carbon dioxide emissions than their ICEV counterparts.

“Since EV households tend to have a high income, their total carbon footprint is also above average,” the study said.