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EVs Are Less Reliable Than Gas Powered Cars - According To Consumer Reports


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00:00 - OPEN - Electric Vehicles Are Less Reliable Than Gas Cars According To Consumer Reports Latest Member Survey

Which do you think is more reliable?  An EV or a Conventional gas-powered car?  Well in moment I’ll tell you about some surprising, and maybe not so surprising reliability results for Electric Vehicles from Consumer Reports.

00:50 - INTRO - Are EVs Really Less Reliable?

Each year, Consumer Reports puts out an in-depth reliability survey to their members that covers a wide range of the types of consumer products, including automobiles. The results of this year's survey indicated that Electric Vehicles have a lot more issues than their gas powered competitors.

02:10 - Survey Says: YES!

  • EVs from the past 3-years had 79% MORE Issues compared to gas-powered vehicles
  • Hybrid vehicles had 26% LESS issues compared to gas vehicles
  • And PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid-Electric Vehicles) were the worst performing category with 146% MORE issues compared to the typical gas-engine vehicle

05:55 - Why Does This Matter To You?

If you’re considering an EV or a conventional late model used car with a high fuel economy rating in the next year or two, your best option may be a hybrid.  I think a hybrid continues to be a better option for most people – at least for now – compared to an EV. 

Fuel-Saving Vehicle Options:

  • Get a Hybrid Vehicle, such as a Toyota Prius, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry or a Toyota RAV4 Prime, then enjoy the fuel savings without range anxiety
  • Buy an inexpensive used EV and combine it with an SUV for weekend adventures

09:25 - CLOSE

If you’re in the market for something that uses less fuel, whether its gas or electric or in between, just remember that by the numbers – at least Consumer Report's numbers – EV’s in general, still have a way to go to match the reliability of gas-powered cars.  Plug in Hybrids have even more issues, but Hybrids seem to be the most reliable choice in a fuel-efficient vehicle, for now.  Of course, your mileage may vary, but you’re more likely to have good luck with a late-model Hybrid.

LINKS: Consumer Reports - https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/electric-vehicles-are-less-reliable-than-conventional-cars-a1047214174/

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