{"id":1207574,"date":"2023-11-29T16:22:16","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T21:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1207574"},"modified":"2023-11-29T16:22:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T21:22:16","slug":"evs-are-way-more-unreliable-than-gas-powered-cars-consumer-reports-data-indicates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1207574","title":{"rendered":"EVs are way more unreliable than gas-powered cars, Consumer Reports data indicates"},"content":{"rendered":"

Consumer Reports<\/em> has published<\/a> an extensive ranking of vehicle reliability, and the results pour cold water on the dependability of EVs<\/a> and plug-in hybrids<\/a>. The survey says electric vehicles suffer from 79 percent more maintenance issues than gas- or diesel-powered ones, while plug-in hybrids have 146 percent more problems. The troubles portray the industry\u2019s growing pains with the relatively new technology as the planet sets record temperatures<\/a>, and scientists warn of rapidly approaching deadlines<\/a> to thwart global climate catastrophe.<\/p>\n

The survey polled CR<\/em>\u2019s members about issues with their rides from the past year, gathering data on 330,000 vehicles. The publication\u2019s data included models from 2000 to 2023, alongside a few (early launched) 2024 models. CR<\/em> studied 20 \u201ctrouble areas,\u201d including relatively minor issues like squeaky brakes or a broken interior trim and more problematic ones related to the transmission, engine or EV battery. The number of potential trouble areas varies by type: internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles have 17, EVs have 12, traditional hybrids have 19 and plug-in hybrids have all 20.<\/p>\n

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The publication combined the data with its own track testing, owner satisfaction survey results and safety info. It then averaged it to assign each brand a numerical score (out of 100).<\/p>\n

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The Lexus UX, a rare plug-in hybrid that scored well in the survey.<\/figcaption>
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Non-plugin hybrids scored well, with the survey indicating they suffer from 26 percent fewer issues than gas- and diesel-powered vehicles. CR<\/em> highlighted the most reliable brands in that space, including the Lexus\u2019 UX<\/a> and NX Hybrid<\/a> and Toyota\u2019s Camry Hybrid<\/a>, Highlander Hybrid and RAV4 Hybrid.<\/p>\n

If only plug-in hybrids (PHEV) could enjoy those ratings. Instead, their longer list of trouble spots led to 146 percent more problems than traditional gas-powered vehicles. Lowlights include the Chrysler Pacifica<\/a>, which scored an abysmal 14 out of 100, and Audi Q5<\/a>. However, several PHEVs defied the category\u2019s expectations, including \u201cstandouts\u201d like the Toyota RAV4 Prime<\/a> and Kia Sportage<\/a>. Several others, including the BMW X5<\/a>, Hyundai Tucson<\/a> and Ford Escape<\/a>, scored \u201caverage\u201d in reliability.<\/p>\n

Fully electric cars and SUVs, the vehicles many automakers aim to fill their dealership lots with by 2030<\/a>, have mediocre average scores: 44 and 43, respectively. Electric pickups<\/a>, the newest technology in the bunch, perhaps unsurprisingly scored worse with an average of 30.<\/p>\n

Lexus came out on top among EV brands. All but one of its models scored above average or better in CR<\/em>\u2019s ratings. And the lone exception, the NX, still had an average score. Toyota also did well, including the 4Runner SUV<\/a>, which CR describes as \u201camong the most reliable models in the survey.\u201d However, its electric Tundra pickup<\/a> scored poorly. Other EVs with above-average scores include Acura\u2019s RDX<\/a> and TLX<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Once practically synonymous with electric vehicles, Tesla<\/a> had overall scores in the middle of the pack (alongside brands like Chevrolet, Buick, Ram, Cadillac and Dodge). CR<\/em> says the Elon Musk-led company\u2019s EV powertrains tend to fare better than those from traditional automakers. However, Ars Technica<\/em> notes<\/a> the company\u2019s reliability scores struggled more with things like bodywork, paint \/ trim and climate systems.<\/p>\n

Regionally speaking, Asian automakers enjoyed the highest average scores in the survey at a healthy 63. European companies were second with an average of 46, while US brands slumped with a somewhat disappointing score of 39.<\/p>\n

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/evs-are-way-more-unreliable-than-gas-powered-cars-consumer-reports-data-indicates-212216581.html?src=rss
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