NONE of the claimed distances achieved by electric vehicles ever state if they were recorded while using heaters, lights, or devices such as air conditioning – essentials in today’s world.

The life of batteries is limited and no mention of the cost of replacement is made. What is the projected life of the batteries?

Nothing is made clear.

I am all in favour of pollution-free travel, but I think these questions need to be answered before Joe Public will commit hard-earned cash – or is this just another expensive gimmick?

Alec Telford, Darlington.