Zero-emission vehicles generate hoaxes and exaggerations due in part to their slow implementation in Spain. According to the Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers (Anfac), in 2023 54,857 electric vehicles were sold in Spain, a 5.7% of the total.
We analyze the main myths—some have some truth—with the help of industry experts. “The fire rates of electric vehicles are lower than those of combustion vehicles,” says David de Diego, judicial expert in electrical.