Italy's competition authority said on Friday it was investigating BYD , Stellantis , Tesla and Volkswagen for allegedly misleading consumers on the performance of their electric vehicles.

Italy’s competition watchdog launched separate investigations into whether the companies failed to inform customers about limitations of their EV batteries and warranties.

The investigations come at a time when the electric vehicle market is rapidly expanding, with consumers increasingly turning to EVs as part of the global push towards sustainable transportation

Italy's antitrust agency said on Friday it was investigating BYD, Stellantis, Tesla and Volkswagen for allegedly misleading consumers on the performance of their electric vehicles. The four investigations for possible unfair commercial practices concern "the information provided to consumers on EV driving range,

The Italian Competition Authority is investigating potential breaches of consumer protection laws regarding driving range, battery degradation, and warranty limitations.

MILANO (Reuters) - Italy's antitrust agency said on Friday it had opened a probe on BYD, Stellantis, Tesla and Volkswagen for allegedly misleading consumer information on their electric vehicles.

Italy's competition authority is now investigating four major automakers: BYD, Stellantis, Tesla, and Volkswagen . The probe is based on allegations that these companies have deceived consumers regarding the performance of their electric vehicles (EVs) .

The Italian Antitrust Authority said on Friday that it has opened four probes into BYD Industria Italia s.r.l., Stellantis Europe S.p.A., Tesla Italy s.r.l. and Volkswagen Group Italia S.p.A. over possible unfair commercial practices.