The government incentive offering buyers of low-carbon vehicles £5,000 off will not be enough to put electric cars in general use, it has been claimed by the Association of British Drivers (ABD).

ABD agreed that the government’s Plug-in Grant would be incentive but said that not enough people were currently considering buying electric cars because "people need to go further than electric cars can go".

The government announced plans yesterday to provide support to the new ultra-low carbon car market by offering money-off incentives to buyers of cars in the sector.

It will be investing around £450 million in a strategy for the industry, including £30 million on recharging units across the country.

However, ABD spokesperson, Hugh Bladon, said the battery technology on electric cars was not developed enough for people to travel long distances with the cars.

He said: "If you’re in London and you want to whizz around in a little electric car then I suppose it is a good idea, but if you want to go anymore than 40 miles you’re stuffed."

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