Experts defend electric cars after Allegra Stratton comments

Electric cars able to do long journeys and there are increasing number of chargers on UK roads, say experts

Electric car experts have rallied to the defence of the vehicles after suggestions from a government spokesperson that they were unsuitable for long journeys.

Electric cars have an average range of about 200 miles, suitable for the vast majority of journeys taken on British roads, while top-range models have a more extensive range of about 250 miles.