Mr King continued, saying that electric cars helps learner drivers, giving them a good understanding and working knowledge of these vehicles.
He added: “After that, there needs to be financially viable ways for people to afford electric vehicles, whether that’s through ownership, leasing, or finance.
“For all electric car drivers there needs to be a widespread, reliable and affordable charging infrastructure which is accessible to everyone.
“For those without home-charging, we need to see a cut in VAT on on-street charging to make it more equitable and affordable.”