Electric cars: Five ways to persuade people to buy them

Getty ImagesThe government is facing a backlash from car manufacturers, who claim that current rules designed to promote electric vehicles are too harsh.They say consumer demand for electric cars has fallen far short of what was expected, meaning they are struggling to sell enough.Ford insists this was a factor in its recent decision to cut 800 UK jobs. Vauxhall's owner Stellantis is to close its van-making plant…