Soaring energy costs could threaten future of electric cars, experts warn

Industry bosses in Germany say high costs are having an impact on vehicle production and sales

Soaring energy costs are threatening the future of the electric car, industry bosses in Germany have warned.

A rise in electricity prices as well as in raw material costs and availability, a chronic shortage of parts, and a widespread reduction in disposable income are having a considerable impact on the production and sales of cars.