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.

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

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

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,

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

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) .

Chinese auto company BYD is set to engage with Italian auto parts makers to discuss potential supplies for its new plants in Hungary and Turkey, reported Reuters citing the EV maker's special adviser for Europe Alfredo Altavilla.

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.