Rowan Atkinson, known for his role as Mr. Bean, has been accused of damaging the reputation of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK and contributing to their poor sales. Atkinson, who has professed his love for EVs, described them as 'soulless' and stated he felt 'duped' by their environmental credentials. This has led to a backlash, with some blaming his negative comments for influencing public perception and the downturn in EV sales.
‘Absolutely absurd’: Rowan Atkinson blamed for EV plunge Actor and Comedian Rowan Atkinson has been blamed for the slump in electric car sales, according to the House of Lords. Stepmates Studios’ Mark Nicholson says this is “absolutely absurd”. “Rowan Atkinson; he’s actually… https://t.co/wKN653oOXo
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British activists blame Mr. Bean for the current EV sales slump. I'm not joking. https://t.co/luEb4J04gv https://t.co/luEb4J04gv
‘Mr. Bean’ Star Rowan Atkinson Blamed for Slow EV Sales https://t.co/SXPqFrYhzP
The tide is turning as people realize EVs are not the solution they were promised to be. https://t.co/56jiDxxZkV
Rowan Atkinson, who has professed to “love” electric cars, has been blamed for “damaging” their public perception after sharing his concerns about their environmental credentials ⬇️ https://t.co/3scEqvcfNF
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'Mr Bean' Actor Rowan Atkinson Blamed For Poor EV Sales In UK https://t.co/q6nizTCkZV https://t.co/lsOrtkM1Of
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Rowan Atkinson blamed for falling sales of electric cars after saying he was 'duped' by 'soulless' EVs https://t.co/fRezJg3yQ1
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Despite all the hype, demand for EVs is slowing down @EdLudlow explains why https://t.co/stUIKqFilj https://t.co/kldrUY5xQR