Britishvolt controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2023
EY dual-role criticism during administration
EY had previously advised Britishvolt and reportedly earned substantial consultancy fees before being appointed administrator. Its dual role attracted criticism from observers concerned about independence and fees.
2022
Governance and spending criticism
Britishvolt faced criticism over rapid hiring, high consultancy and salary costs, corporate perks and other spending while the company remained pre-revenue and depended on further fundraising.
2020
Chairman’s past conviction becomes public
Lars Carlstrom left the chairmanship after details of a Swedish tax-fraud conviction became public. Carlstrom later contested the interpretation of the episode and said it followed internal disagreements.