Italy's competition authority, AGCM, has initiated probes into Tesla, BYD, Stellantis, and Volkswagen for alleged unfair commercial practices regarding electric vehicles (EVs). The investigation focuses on claims related to EV driving range, battery degradation, and warranty limitations that could violate the Consumer Code. AGCM asserts that the automakers provided vague and sometimes contradictory information on their websites, failing to clarify factors influencing the advertised maximum range and the reality of battery capacity changes over time. The probes were initiated with on-site inspections at the companies' Italian headquarters on February 20, 2025.
Italy's competition authority has launched investigations into Tesla, BYD, Stellantis, and Volkswagen for potentially misleading customers regarding electric vehicle performance and warranties.
The agency alleges that automakers failed to provide clear information about EV driving range and battery capacity degradation, which may violate the Consumer Code.
AGCM noted that the companies' websites displayed generic and sometimes contradictory information about electric vehicle driving ranges without necessary clarifications.
On February 20, 2025, AGCM, alongside financial crimes police, conducted inspections at the Italian headquarters of each automaker under investigation.
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