In the same way that tobacco companies managed to prolong their market by producing and spreading disinformation, companies who rely on extracting, refining and using fossil fuels are increasingly doing the same. Here is an article summarising a recent attempt by Aston Martin and others to spread disinformation on the carbon footprint of EVs. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/dec/02/aston-martin-pr-firm-anti-electric-vehicle-study
The disinformation was spread by national newspapers including the Times and Mail - without, it seems, any analysis of the source or the accuracy of the content.
More detail (debunking the disinformation) can be found here (a consolidated Twitter thread): https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1332464525602410498.html
In addition, there are many conspiracy theories propagated on social media and in some of the less reliable media outlets.
I suggest that we have a responsibility to counter these counterfactuals. This page includes some resources which may assist. Sources of information are available.
National grid say 'no problem' in terms of current and already-planned generating capacity if all cars were EVs (some local distribution upgrade work will be needed).
Most EVs will be charged from home most of the time. For those who don't have off-road parking there are significant numbers of lamp-post and pavement parking projects underway.
All EVs can be charged from a 13A plug if needed.
There are already 3x more public charging points than petrol stations.
Most EVs (and pretty much all new ones) have >200 mile range and can add 100 miles more range in 30 minutes.
Most larger EVs can add >250 miles range in 30 minutes, some even faster.
EV batteries will last longer than the cars themselves; Lexus now offer a 1 million km battery warranty on their latest EV and Tesla are soon to offer a 1 million mile warranty. And then once the battery range reduces o levels that are unsuitable for EVS the batteries will have a second life in home- or grid- battery storage.
EV batteries can be recycled but there is a big shortage as there are so few reaching end of life. Most of the world's cobalt is used in stainless steel and petroleum refining and cannot be recycled.
Cobalt in EV batteries can be recycled. Price parity with ICE cars is around 2-3 years away. Battery manufacturers have already sharply reduced the amount of cobalt used.
After that EVs will be lower cost as battery costs reduce and manufacturers build in high volume.
Running costs - EVs are around 75% lower in terms of fuel (compared to a 45mpg ICE car).
Servicing costs lower, far fewer moving parts. Insurance costs similar and will reduce.
More information will be aded as it becomes available. Please let us know if you identify anything relevant.