<div id="readability-page-1"><div><p>The investigations launched in February into potential unfair commercial practices focused on the automakers’ claims regarding the range of electric vehicles (EVs), battery capacity degradation, and limitations in battery warranties. The allegations centred on how the automakers communicated with their customers. For example, their websites were found to provide ‘generic and sometimes contradictory information’ about EV range without adequately clarifying which factors could significantly reduce the advertised maximum range.</p><p>The agreement to dismiss the proceedings now resolves these issues: the four companies have committed to revising their websites to present information more transparently to consumers, according to the regulatory authority. They have also pledged to integrate a simulation tool on their websites, enabling consumers to compare vehicle ranges within a market segment. Additionally, the warranty terms related to battery ageing will be rewritten for clarity. The competition authority has accepted the manufacturers’ commitments and waived financial penalties.</p><p>The AGCM (Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato) is Italy’s authority for antitrust matters and consumer rights protection. According to <em>Reuters</em>, violations can result in fines of between €5,000 and €10 million for companies.</p><p>reuters.com, agcm.it</p></div></div>

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<p>The Italian competition authority AGCM has dropped its investigations into BYD, Stellantis, Tesla, and Volkswagen over allegations of misleading consumers about the performance of their electric vehicles. The automakers have agreed to revise their websites for transparency, integrate a simulation tool for comparing vehicle ranges, and clarify battery warranty terms. The AGCM accepted these commitments and waived financial penalties.</p>

- Investigations into potential unfair practices by automakers regarding electric vehicle claims began in February, focusing on misleading information about range and battery degradation.  
- The four companies have agreed to enhance website transparency by revising information and adding a simulation tool for consumers to compare vehicle ranges, alongside clarifying warranty terms.  
- The Italian competition authority, AGCM, has accepted these commitments and waived financial penalties previously associated with the allegations.

BYD, Stellantis, Tesla and Volkswagen: Italy dismisses investigations into customer deception