cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/8938936
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.
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.