Written questions

Electric Vehicles: Batteries

Commons · Question 127686 · Tabled 15 Apr 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 21 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to mandate disclosure of battery health at the point of sale for used electric vehicles.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 21 Apr 2026

Some organisations already provide their own battery health checks or guarantees to increase consumer confidence.We will continue to engage industry on this topic, including through the consultation on updating the minimum emission standards for new road ...