Brussels proposes rule to protect against electric-car shock

Aiming to speed up the entry to market of European electric cars, the European Commission has proposed that the EU adopt a set of safety standards for the vehicles across the bloc.

The rules focus on protection of passengers from electric shocks, notably from parts of the vehicle which have a high-voltage function.

They also cover common safety labelling, protection from hazardous gases and ensuring that electric cars are all constructed to the same standard no matter which EU me...