EVs less reliable than conventional cars: Consumer Reports [Lauren Sforze | 11/29/23 | The Hill]
EVs less reliable than conventional cars: Consumer Reports [Lauren Sforze | 11/29/23 | The Hill]
Electric vehicles are significantly less reliable than cars powered by gas or hybrid vehicles, according to a new survey from Consumer Reports. The annual car reliability survey by Consumer Reports…
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The annual car reliability survey by Consumer Reports found EVs are 79 percent more likely to have problems than conventional cars. Consumers reported electric drive motors, charging and EV batteries had the most common issues associated with EVs, according to the survey.
Jake Fisher, senior director of auto testing at Consumer Reports, noted that there may be “growing pains” among EVs because they are based on new technology or are being manufactured by new upstart companies, such as Rivian. He said companies “need some time to work out the bugs,” according to the magazine.
Plug-in hybrids are more likely to have more issues than gas-powered cars, EVs and hybrid vehicles. The survey said that plug-in hybrids have 146 percent more problems than gas-powered cars.
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Purely anecdotal, obv, but my ev experience has been diametrically opposed to this. Like 0 issue. None. Not one. Bought used. Have only had to put some air in the tires.
Yeah same, 2 EVs over last 6-7 years and I'm down 1.5 sets of tires and 2 cabin filters.....
Exactly. My maintenance costs are so negligible that it's a major consideration in why I'm adamant about my next vehicle also being electric. It seems like, privative, to think about getting a gas powered vehicle again.
And it makes sense.
Fewer moving parts. Less heat build up that has to be dealt with. It's not a bunch of hot metal shit trying to fling itself apart.
I'm wondering if it's the American car makers that are weighing down the results. The bolt and lightning have had a lot of problems.
This is good to hear. It gives me hope that EVs can have a long life expectancy and might actually replace 20 yr old ICE cars.
Purely anecdotal, obv, but my ev experience has been diametrically opposed to this. Like 0 issue. None. Not one. Bought used. Have only had to put some air in the tires.
I mean, I strongly think so. The biggest issue is battery degradation, and mine is a gen 1 leaf, so, big issue there. However, I think that batteries have been showing a relatively substantial performance in terms of degradation over expected. Specifically, the more modern lithium iron phosphate chemistry (mine is the older cobalt chemistry). That being said, my lil' trooper is still pumping out the miles.
My EV mechanic wants to take my older EV and electrify my truck. I'm tempted, and if I can find another one so I can have duel motors, I'm going to seriously consider it.
Me too. Absolutely nothing.
While the survey found that electric vehicles are still less reliable than gas-powered vehicles, Consumer Reports recommended Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y for those interested in purchasing an electric car. Steven Elek, who heads the auto data analytics program at Consumer Reports, said Tesla’s components are “generally reliable,” according to the magazine.
However, Elek added that Tesla still struggles with the build quality of its electric cars.
Struggles is putting it mildly, and when you have a problem they won't schedule you for months and they won't fix the problem when you have an appointment.