A gang of kidnappers were left with their victim trapped in the boot of his electric car after the vehicle ran out of charge during a bungled burglary attempt. The plot went awry when the gang, who had abducted the man as part of the raid, found themselves stranded once the car's battery died, leaving them unable to continue with their planned getaway while their captive remained locked in the boot.

The botched job highlights the unusual practical pitfalls criminals can encounter when using electric vehicles for planned crimes, as the finite range and charging requirements of EVs differ significantly from petrol or diesel cars. Further details on the identities of those involved, the location of the incident and any subsequent arrests were not specified in the available report.