Mr Bean actor blamed for sluggish electric car sales

Atkinson, an avowed petrolhead, has been outspoken about his dislike of ‘soulless’ electric cars. Photos: dpa

The actor best known for playing the hapless TV comedy figure Mr Bean has been blamed for ruining the reputation of electric cars in Britain, according to evidence given to the upper house of Parliament in London.

“One of the most damaging articles was a comment piece written by Rowan Atkinson in The Guardian which has been roundly debunked,” the environmentalist think tank Green Alliance told British lawmakers, local media reported earlier this month.