We play Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as electric cars race into the future

Minister Ross’ assertion that owning an EV is ‘a reasonable alternative’ to a traditional car is balderdash, writes Victoria White

"YOU may not reach your destination”, cautions the voice from somewhere in the dashboard.

She is not angry or alarmed, just reminding you that your electric vehicle might stop dead in the middle of the motorway and you might spend the evening on the hard shoulder instead of at your best friend’s 50th birthday party.