Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:39 AM - Data up to Sunday, 28 January, 2024
Based on the data analysis conducted on mainstream media headlines regarding electric vehicles (EVs), several recurring themes have emerged. A significant portion of the headlines focuses on sensational and often unsubstantiated claims. For instance :
The following are the unique headlines categorised by general theme and the date they first appeared including edits that were carried out, most often to make the headline more sensational.
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| Publication | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Express | China could control the brakes of electric cars in the UK in major security threat | 28/08/23 |
| The Sun | China will use electric cars imported to spy on Brits, ministers warn | 06/08/23 |
| The Telegraph | China will use electric cars to spy on Britain | 05/08/23 |
| The Sun | China will use electric cars to spy on Brits, ministers warn | 06/08/23 |
| The Spectator | Could China spy on us through our electric cars? | 07/08/23 |
| Express | Fears China will use electric vehicles to spy on Britain | 06/08/23 |
| The Sun | Fears electric cars in UK could be remotely controlled by China hack | 27/08/23 |
| The Daily Mail | Security fears over invasion of electric cars from China as experts warn they could be remotely controlled to paralyse Britain |
02/08/23 |
| The Sun | Terrifying reality of Chinese EV invasion that could put drivers at risk | 31/08/23 |
| The Daily Mail | Will China use electric cars to spy on UK drivers? MPs warn Beijing's dominance of the industry poses a threat on the scale of the crisis over Huawei |
02/08/23 |
| Publication | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Express | Alarm after an electric car caught fire while recharging its battery in Mallorca | 09/08/23 |
| The Daily Mail | Are electric and hybrid cars a greater fire risk? here's why they're harder to put out and what the fire service is doing differently to tackle burning EVs |
15/10/23 |
| The Telegraph | Burning electric cars must be dunked in baths of water to stop fires spreading | 16/10/23 |
| The Daily Mail | Car park spaces should become wider to stop the spread of electric car fires amid fears of vapour cloud explosions and toxic water run-off, ministers are warned |
18/10/23 |
| The Daily Mail | Car park spaces should become wider to stop the spread of electric car fires amid fears of vapour cloud explosions and toxic water run-off, ministers are warned in new report |
18/10/23 |
| The Daily Mail | Car park spaces should become wider to stop the spread of electric car fires amid fears of vapour cloud explosions and toxic water run-off, report warns |
17/10/23 |
| The Telegraph | Electric car linked to deadly fire on cargo ship | 02/08/23 |
| The Sun | EV disaster as fire sparked by faulty battery destroys five cars at airport | 12/09/23 |
| The Sun | EV explodes as firefighters used 6,000 litres of water to extinguish fire | 14/09/23 |
| The Sun | Huge changes to size of car parks proposed over fears of EV fires | 17/10/23 |
| The Sun | Incredible photos shows 2,700 cars MELTED in EV fire aboard cargo ship | 22/08/23 |
| The Sun | Moment £190k McLaren hybrid electric sports car bursts into flames on test drive | 16/10/23 |
| The Sun | Terrifying moment plush £200k Porsche EV bursts into flames during rush hour | 27/09/23 |
| The Telegraph | The trailblazing British business tackling the growing problem of electric car fires | 02/08/23 |
Targeted Critique of Electric Vehicles by Subject-Matter Experts
This series of newspaper articles features personalised and authoritative critiques of electric vehicles (EVs), framed from the perspectives of various stakeholders within the automotive and EV community. The headlines, starting with "I'm a ..." followed by titles such as "EV Expert", "Car Mechanic", and "EV owner/driver", set the stage for a narrative that aims to lend credibility and weight to the negative viewpoints presented.
| Publication | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun | I'm a car expert - charging your EV can be excruciating but there's a faster way | 24/09/23 |
| The Sun | I'm a car expert - here's why EV fires are more dangerous than other motors | 12/10/23 |
| Express | I'm a car expert - Rishi Sunaks new rule change could make electric vehicles cheaper | 07/10/23 |
| Express | I'm a car expert - three reasons you should buy an EV include knowing you're superior | 03/10/23 |
| Express | I'm a car expert - used electric car prices will soon fall for this reason | 16/10/23 |
| The Sun | I'm a car expert & here's why you shouldn't buy an EV | 10/09/23 |
| Express | I'm a car expert and this is why I will not be swapping my petrol Mini for an electric car | 08/10/23 |
| The Sun | I'm a car whizz... EV chargers are a nightmare - motorists are inconsiderate | 11/10/23 |
| The Sun | I'm a finance expert - EV market is grinding to a halt... two reasons why | 09/10/23 |
| The Sun | I'm a mechanic - I would NEVER buy an electric car - the benefits are a myth | 05/08/23 |
| Express | I'm a mechanic - this is why drivers should not buy an electric car today | 02/10/23 |
| Express | I'm a mechanic - UK electric car drivers face this major problem that wont be fixed | 23/10/23 |
| The Sun | I'm a mechanic - why EV sales are falling & hybrids going up | 29/08/23 |
| Express | I'm a mechanic – here's the reason Id never buy an electric car at auction | 08/09/23 |
| The Sun | I'm a mechanic with 20 years experience... this component can ruin your EV | 11/08/23 |
| The Sun | I'm a mechanic with 55 years experience... here's why electric cars are a scam | 06/09/23 |
| The Sun | I'm a millionaire and my CAT is richer than you - she owns a 4x4 EV car | 26/10/23 |
| The Sun | I'm a money expert... EVs aren't the future - here's why | 29/09/23 |
| Express | I'm a motoring expert – this electric car is better than a Tesla because its so simple | 05/10/23 |
| Express | I'm a motoring expert – too many drivers abuse their electric cars without realising | 07/09/23 |
| The Sun | I'm a motors expert - EV boom has been disaster but there is a solution | 09/11/23 |
| The Sun | I'm a motors expert... Brits don't want to make the switch to electric cars | 11/09/23 |
| The Sun | I'm a motors expert... here's the worst electric vehicles to invest in | 05/09/23 |
| The Sun | I'm a motors expert... here's why electric vehicles are a disaster | 28/09/23 |
| The Sun | I'm a mum-of-two - here are the three reasons why I wont buy an electric car | 27/08/23 |
| The Sun | I'm a Tesla driver - I'm sick of paying eye-watering prices at charging station | 02/09/23 |
| The Sun | I'm a Tesla EV driver - council signs tell me I'm banned from parking | 27/10/23 |
| The Sun | I'm a Tesla EV driver - parking is a nightmare, the instructions make no sense | 27/10/23 |
| The Sun | I'm a Tesla owner - here's why electric cars are overrated & total waste of money | 22/08/23 |
| Express | I'm an electric car expert - Drivers may face new fees to park under rule changes | 08/09/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an electric car expert – why there is NO point buying a sub-100 mile EV | 13/10/23 |
| Express | I'm an electric car expert, here's how new rules will make owning an EV even easier | 03/09/23 |
| Express | I'm an electric car specialist - New technology could reduce costs of EVs | 06/09/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an energy expert - here's why electric cars actually cause pollution | 22/08/23 |
| Express | I'm an engineer - New petrol and diesel mix could be alternative to electric cars | 07/09/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an EV dealer - the new electric car from Fiat doesn't even look safe | 02/10/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an EV driver - nobody knows about hidden button to activate missing feature | 15/11/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an EV driver - now I understand why people don't like electric cars | 26/09/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an EV driver - three issues I hate about my Tesla... you have to be 6ft | 25/09/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an EV driver & they're ruining my love of cars - I'm part of the problem | 17/10/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an EV driver... Brits MUST hit 2 criteria before they think about getting one | 26/09/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an EV driver… I cant travel more than 250 miles without waiting for hours | 11/10/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an EV expert - drivers prefer petrol motors ... here's four reasons why | 16/10/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an EV expert - electric car prices are only going to get higher | 21/09/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an EV expert - electric cars wont be popular until major change | 22/09/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an EV expert - four tips to beat the queues at charging stations every time | 16/09/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an EV expert - here's an easy way you can jump start a dead Tesla | 11/10/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an EV expert - Tesla's are SO noisy and the suspension is rubbish | 04/09/23 |
| Express | I'm an EV expert - these electric car tax fees should not be raised significantly more | 05/11/23 |
| Express | I'm an EV expert - this historic electric car charging misconception is now a myth | 21/10/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an EV owner - exact time to charge to save money…and when to avoid | 07/12/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an EV owner - here's my urgent warning over shocking hidden cost | 11/10/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an EV owner - the value of my car dropped overnight after sickening change | 07/11/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an EV owner - watch out for little-known problem when on road trips | 15/11/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an EV salesman - here's why people hate electric car colours | 25/09/23 |
| Express | I'm an expert car salesman - these are the cars people are buying to avoid ULEZ charge | 02/09/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an expert EV mechanic - there's an elephant in the room with electric cars | 08/10/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an expert mechanic - here's why pricey EV tyres aren't worth it | 29/08/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an expert mechanic - here's why you should never buy an EV | 22/08/23 |
| The Sun | I'm an motors expert - you should NOT buy an EV... drivers hate them | 23/08/23 |
This series of newspaper articles features first hand accounts and personal experiences that convey a sense of dissatisfaction and scepticism towards electric vehicles (EVs). The headlines, starting with phrases like "I've ..." or "My ...", set a personal and subjective tone, indicating that the content is based on the authors' own negative experiences or opinions about EVs.
These articles contribute to a narrative that electric vehicles may not be as reliable or convenient as advertised. By sharing personal stories, the authors aim to resonate with readers who may be considering the transition to EVs, potentially influencing their opinions and decisions.
| Publication | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Express | I've been a mechanic 55 years – electric cars are a scam, they're too expensive | 06/09/23 |
| The Sun | I've bought an EV but if you cant afford a Tesla its a nightmare | 14/09/23 |
| The Sun | I've drive my EV for a living – its a constant headache and going to get worse | 08/10/23 |
| The Sun | I've driven thousands of cars - no one wants to buy an EV for these three reasons | 09/10/23 |
| The Sun | I've driven thousands of cars - no one wants to buy an EV for three reasons | 09/10/23 |
| The Sun | I've had my EV car for six months and I already hate it – 3 reasons why | 07/10/23 |
| The Sun | I've owned an EV for two years - the experience has been a nightmare | 06/11/23 |
| The Sun | I've owned my EV for three years... here's why I hate it - they're so expensive | 05/09/23 |
| The Telegraph | I've owned the same electric car for 15 years – and I still love it | 17/09/23 |
| The Sun | My Airbnb guests from hell spent a fortune charging up e-cars from my sockets | 10/08/23 |
| The Sun | My brand new £22k electric car is total write off after going on holiday | 03/08/23 |
| The Sun | My brand new £22k electric car is total write-off after going on holiday | 03/08/23 |
| BBC | My electric car dreams turned into a nightmare | 26/12/23 |
| The Sun | My electric car had mind of its own after brakes failed - it was terrifying | 04/10/23 |
| The Sun | My EV brakes malfunctioned and I couldn't stop my car - it was terrifying | 04/10/23 |
| The Sun | My EV has left me in tears – here's why you should NEVER buy one | 29/08/23 |
| The Sun | My EV malfunctioned & locked me inside with NO oxygen in boiling heat | 06/10/23 |
| The Sun | My EV ran out of power then started smoking... I was terrified for my life | 01/10/23 |
| The Sun | My EV takes so long to charge I ate entire Chinese takeaway while waiting | 12/10/23 |
| The Sun | My EV will be the death of me, the battery is drained by air-conditioning | 16/10/23 |
| The Sun | My holiday was ruined by my EV… I spent the whole time trying to charge it | 27/08/23 |
| The Sun | My holiday was ruined by my EV… I spent whole time trying to charge it | 27/08/23 |
| The Sun | My mum bought an EV - it made me realise how much I don't want one | 09/10/23 |
| The Sun | My neighbour has parked his EV in the same charging spot for 17 HOURS | 04/10/23 |
| The Sun | My neighbour stops me charging my EV at home… but there are TWO bigger problems | 10/09/23 |
| The Sun | My Tesla ran out of charge in the middle of the road - it was a nightmare | 30/09/23 |
Who would have thought EV chargers could be such a hot bed of crime and sexual deviancy!
| Publication | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Times | Electric car charging station blocked over magnet for crime fears | 17/12/23 |
| The Daily Mail | Electric car charging station refused planning permission as locals fear it would become a hotspot for crime, sex work and doggers |
18/12/23 |
| The Daily Mail | Is your council planning for a future of electric cars? Over two thirds of local authorities have no strategy for residential on-street charging for drivers without driveways |
22/08/23 |
| The Times | Muggers, doggers and other reasons to block a charging station | 17/12/23 |
| The Times | Sex, mugging and other reasons to block a charging station | 17/12/23 |
| Publication | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Daily Mail | Just one in six electric car chargers available to the public are in rural areas, ministers reveal |
12/09/23 |
| Express | Petrol car ban under threat over lack of support for electric vehicles in rural areas | 22/08/23 |
| The Daily Mail | Rural drivers are hit by the lack of electric car chargers as they have to drive 13 times further than motorists in London to reach one, report finds |
28/09/23 |
Predictions of doom and failure for Electric Vehicle because of a single data point indicating reduced sales, conveniently ignoring the key periods of end of quarter when EV deliveries typically peak
| Publication | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Daily Mail | Another sign electric car demand has gone flat Dealers slash up to 14% off EV prices to stir-up sales - these are the models being discounted |
02/08/23 |
| The Sun | Blow to EVs as sales plummet - with electric just quarter of purchases | 06/01/24 |
| The Telegraph | Brussels delays electric car tariffs as UK EV sales slump | 06/12/23 |
| The Telegraph | Brussels delays electric car tariffs by three years as UK EV sales slump | 05/12/23 |
| Express | Calls for more action to be taken as only 25 percent of EV sales go to private buyers | 19/09/23 |
| The Daily Mail | Car dealers increase discounts on new EVs by 323% in a year in a desperate bid to boost sales - these 12 electric models have had their prices slashed |
23/11/23 |
| The Times | Car sales accelerate, with electric vehicles in slow lane | 07/11/23 |
| The Times | Car sales pick up, but policy change puts a dent in demand for electric | 06/11/23 |
| The Daily Mail | Electric car sales continue to falter Demand last month dwindled and manufacturers risk falling short of costly EV targets |
06/11/23 |
| The Daily Mail | Electric car sales continue to falter in October Demand last month dwindled and manufacturers risk falling short of costly EV targets |
07/11/23 |
| The Daily Mail | Electric car sales falling well short of targets forced on manufacturers from 2024 as buyers continue to steer clear, industry warns |
05/10/23 |
| The Times | Electric car sales falter in September | 05/10/23 |
| The Daily Mail | Electric car sales faltering Demand last month dwindled and manufacturers risk falling short of costly EV targets |
07/11/23 |
| The Times | Electric car sales plummet after government U-turn | 05/12/23 |
| The Sun | Electric car sales plummet as relieved drivers opt for petrol and diesel motors | 05/10/23 |
| BBC | Electric car sales to private buyers fall sharply | 05/10/23 |
| The Daily Mail | Electric cars bag record highest share of sales - one in five new motors registered in August were EVs... but figures don't tell the whole story |
05/09/23 |
| BBC | Electric cars Sales lose momentum, prompting tax cut calls | 05/01/24 |
| The Telegraph | European electric car sales fall for the first time since 2020 | 18/01/24 |
| The Daily Mail | EXCLUSIVE Worst 12 months for electric car prices We reveal the 30 used battery models that lost up to HALF their value during a turbulent year for EV owners |
30/11/23 |
| The Daily Mail | Fears grow car giants could pull investment from the UK in the face of ambitious targets for electric vehicle sales next year |
07/08/23 |
| The Daily Mail | Fears grow car giants could pull investment from the UK in the face of ambitious targets for electric vehicles starting next year |
02/08/23 |
| The Daily Mail | Fears grow car giants could pull investment from the UK in the face of ambitious targets for EV sales next year |
03/08/23 |
| The Times | Green target missed as electric car sales fall | 05/01/24 |
| The Times | Hefty fines set to speed up sales of electric cars — and drive down prices | 10/12/23 |
| Express | Nightmare for electric car companies as sales plummet by 11% | 19/09/23 |
| The Daily Mail | One electric vehicle sold every minute in July as UK car sales record full year of growth | 04/08/23 |
| Publication | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| BBC | Warning petrol ban delay could stop people buying electric cars | 20/09/23 |
| BBC | Warning petrol ban delay may hit electric car sales | 20/09/23 |
| The Telegraph | Warning that Chinese electric car invasion could paralyse Britain | 02/08/23 |
| The Sun | Warning to EV drivers - issue could see them fork out £1,000s MORE on repairs | 06/09/23 |
| The Sun | Warning to EV drivers over AC mistake in the summer - it'll drain your battery | 31/08/23 |
| The Sun | Warning to EV drivers over hidden issue which could land you with fine or JAIL | 04/09/23 |
| The Sun | Warning to EV drivers over little-known problem which could cost you £15k | 02/09/23 |
| The Sun | Warning to EV owners over used electric cars which have lost the most value | 06/09/23 |
| The Sun | Urgent driver warning over EV parking rules that could cost you HUNDREDS | 09/10/23 |
| Express | Urgent safety warning issued to EV drivers and SUV owners | 30/09/23 |
| The Sun | Urgent warning for EV owners over signs your charging cable could be unsafe | 31/08/23 |
| The Sun | Urgent warning to EV drivers as 97% of mechanics CANT fix basic problems | 14/09/23 |
| The Sun | Urgent warning to EV drivers as change in weather could leave you stranded | 18/10/23 |
| The Sun | Urgent warning to EV drivers as councils charge new fees… & more set to follow | 11/09/23 |
| The Sun | Urgent warning to EV drivers as councils charge new fees…and more set to follow | 11/09/23 |
| The Sun | Urgent warning to EV drivers over AC mistake in the summer | 31/08/23 |
| The Sun | Urgent warning to EV drivers over five mistakes which could cost you THOUSANDS | 21/09/23 |
| The Sun | Urgent warning to EV drivers over problem which could cost you £15,000 | 05/09/23 |
Overall, the analysis reveals a pattern of media coverage that emphasises negative aspects and potential pitfalls of electric vehicles, often at the expense of balanced and data-driven reporting. This skewed representation could influence public perception, making it crucial to address misinformation and highlight the verified benefits and advancements in EV technology.