most reliable electric vehicle (EV)

• Reddit post from 2 years ago titled “Which car will have the lowest maintenance cost over its lifetime?”
• OP asks for suggestions for a new 2022 electric vehicle (EV) under $35k
• Options are: Nissan Leaf, Chevy Bolt EV, Hyundai Kona Electric, Mazda MX-30 EV
• Users discuss the reliability and low-cost maintenance of these options
• Nissan Leaf is repeatedly named as the car with the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Multiple articles are cited as proof of this claim
• Leaf’s warranty covers capacity loss, and all new EVs in the US have at minimum an 8-year 100k mile warranty on the battery
• Leaf owners report no or minimal maintenance costs, with most only needing tire rotations once a year
• A user comments that the Leaf has less torque than other popular EVs, so it’s not shredding tires like a Model 3 or even a Bolt
• However, another user points out that tires typically last 50-60k miles, and it’s hard to rack up that many miles in as many years
• Chevy Bolt EV is also recommended, but some users mention defective parts issues that may cost money
• Hyundai Kona EV is suggested as another reliable and low-maintenance option, with a good warranty and cheap replacement parts availability
• Mazda MX-30 EV is not recommended due to its low range and being more form than function
• A user suggests the Toyota Prius, which is also reliable and has low maintenance costs, but it’s not an EV
• Users debate the importance of TCO vs. other factors such as range, battery life, and performance
• A few users comment on the Leaf’s lack of active battery cooling, which may affect its reliability in hot climates
• Leaf owners report battery degradation, but most have had the battery replaced under warranty with the newer “lizard” battery type
• Users provide tips for maximizing battery life and minimizing maintenance costs, such as keeping track of mileage loss, avoiding needlessly running down the battery, and getting a battery health check
• Some users mention the federal tax credit and state incentives available for EV purchases
• Users also discuss the merits of leasing vs. buying an EV, and the possibility of battery swapping as a solution to range anxiety
• The discussion ends with various users voicing their preference for one of the four original options, and some recommending other EVs not originally mentioned

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• A reddit user is thinking about buying an EV, specifically the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6, and asks if Kia and Hyundai EVs are reliable compared to Toyota, and what is the likelihood and cost of replacing the battery/motor.
• Several users respond to the post, with one saying that Kia/Hyundai vehicles have improved and are reputable brands these days. Another user mentions that both vehicles have a 10-year battery warranty to alleviate concerns about battery reliability.
• Some users say that EVs require less maintenance than ICE vehicles since they have fewer moving parts and do not require oil changes.
• One user adds that Kia tops a JD Power reliability study.
• Users discuss the cost of electricity for charging EVs, with some stating that it is less expensive than gas and others saying that it depends on where you charge and the rates.
• Several users mention that EV batteries have extended warranties (at least 8 years/100,000 miles) and battery replacement costs should not be a concern.
• One user brings up how EVs are inherently more reliable than ICE vehicles, so comparing a Kia EV with a Toyota gas-powered car is not valid.
• A user posts a link to a webpage comparing the cost of gas to electricity for charging an EV.
• Some users discuss the differences between Kias and Toyotas, with one user saying how Toyotas are still a great brand, but their reputation has made them more expensive.
• Another user adds that many of the parts in modern Toyotas come from Mazda, while a lot of the plastic parts in every vehicle come from Korea.
• A few users discuss the tax incentives and rebates for purchasing an EV and installing a home charger.
• Users mention they know several people with Hyundai and Kia cars and that they are happy with them, but one user suggests checking their service and reliability ratings using rating services like Consumer Reports and JD Power.
• A user cautions against taking JD Power studies too seriously, and another user says that EVs in general seem like they are a good investment in terms of long-term reliability.
• Another user adds that maintaining EVs on average comes out to only one-third of ICE vehicles because they have fewer moving parts.
• Finally, one user cites a recent article that discusses the battery life and reliability of a 2015 Tesla Model S.

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• Consumer Reports is a publication that gives ratings and reviews for various products, including cars.
• The webpage discusses the ratings of electric vehicles (EVs) and compares the score of Tesla and EV6.
• Tesla receives a mediocre review score of 78, while EV6 receives a much higher score of 91.
• CR’s review score is based on a road test score earned after they purchase the car and long-term test it (usually for a year); they also give a predicted reliability score based on surveys from consumers who own the car.
• CR is more representative of “Older Average Joe American Consumer” than people on the sub, according to one Redditor, and they tend to weigh qualities such as build quality, NVH, and comfort more heavily than technology and performance, which in part explains the difference between Tesla and EV6 scores.
• CR must test a car and earn a score above a certain threshold and maintain above-average predicted reliability to earn the “recommended” stamp.
• There are instances of cars that don’t earn a “recommended” stamp but get the highest road test scores in their category, such as the Chevrolet Corvette.
• One Redditor argues that CR is a pay-to-play rating system with bad data collection methods and low sample sizes, but other Redditors dispute this claim and point to CR’s reputation for independence.
• The text does not indicate that any EV is the most reliable or that reliability is a key factor in how CR assigns ratings.
• Redditors debate the reliability of CR’s member surveyed reports, with some arguing that the surveys suffer from selection bias that exaggerates the difference between Japanese brands and European and American brands.
• Some Redditors take issue with how CR rates advanced tech in cars, with one claiming that they knocked Tesla’s score because they didn’t understand FSD and had a hard time with it. This Redditor also argues that Tesla’s performance on highways and lack of spying on the driver should earn it a higher score.
• Other Redditors dispute this claim and argue that CR rates cars more fairly and objectively than YouTubers who may have biases and fewer data points.
• One Redditor observes that EVs are reviewed as both cars and consumer electronics, and this makes reviewing them difficult.
• Criteria used to evaluate cars in CR are discussed in the text, such as safety, surface-street capability, and standard vs. advanced features.

• The webpage is a discussion posted on Reddit about the most reliable EVs and their critical components that we may expect to last at least 10 years with minimal or no issues.
• The German ADAC publishes an annual statistic about car reliability based on how often the cars are called out for assistance. Eligible cars need at least 7000 registrations per year in the first two years of sale and must have been on the market at least three years. The statistic does not include calls related to owner negligence.
• The majority of stranded cars (43 percent) were due to a failure of the 12V battery. ICE cars had a 40 percent higher incidence of breakdowns, though this is to be taken with a grain of salt since there are many older ICEs on the road and no such EVs.
• According to the German ADAC, there is no system where EVs have a significantly higher chance of failure. Notably, the entire motor/motor management (including high voltage systems) for EVs seems to be far less of an issue than for ICE cars. However, the incidence of issues with the 12V battery seems to be identical across EVs and ICE cars. There was no significant difference in reliability between locks/keys/immobilizer systems for EVs and ICE cars.
• The German ADAC website shows that the ID.3 and Model 3 seem to be performing well in terms of reliability.
• Reddit users make various comments about the reliability of EVs. Some of these are:
  • German ADAC’s annual statistic shows that the incidence of breakdowns is 40 percent lower in EVs per 1,000 cars.
  • Toyota’s Corolla and RAV4 get bad scores in the German ADAC statistic for reliability, despite being considered highly reliable in the US.
  • Some Tesla owners report fit and finish issues or suspension issues, but the core EV components such as the battery, motor, cooling system, and heat pump seem to be solid and reliable, according to Consumer Reports.
  • Tesla and Nissan are identified as the most reliable brands of EVs by Consumer Reports. The Model 3 RWD is considered by some to be the most reliable EV due to the toughness of its LFP batteries.
• The 12V battery in EVs is a common source of complaints and issues since lead acid batteries do not give any real warning when they are starting to fail. One Reddit user suggests that it may be feasible to have two smaller 12V batteries that are in

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• Most EVs are very reliable, as they have fewer moving parts in the engines/motors. This results in less potential can go wrong. Transmission issues are also rare.
• Maintenance costs are generally far lower, since EVs require no oil changes, timing belts, fuel filters, or spark plugs, among other parts.
• Batteries in an EV are likely to last for at least 200,000 miles, which is quite impressive.
• A kWh of net battery capacity is likely to be able to last 6,000 miles on average before the battery degrades below 70% capacity. Based on this, a battery with 30-40 kWh could provide owners with at least 200,000 miles of driving before it needs any significant maintenance.
• Some automakers are still making design mistakes with their EVs since the industry is still relatively new.
• EV designs are changing rapidly, which could lead to them needing more trips to the shop than traditional ICE vehicles for at least a decade or two.
• EVs are very reliable in theory, meaning that they are mechanically simpler than ICE vehicles. However, some design mistakes could impact their reliability in practice.
• There are many potential points of failure for EVs, including thousands of battery cells, electrical connections, circuit boards, software, and more. All of these could potentially fail as the vehicle is used and older.
• Electric vehicles also have cooling systems, motors, and transmissions, among other parts, that require maintenance and replacement.
• While EVs have less heat generated than ICE vehicles, they do generate some. Therefore, maintenance of these heating and cooling systems is still necessary.
• Cars like the Fiat 500e and Stellantis have proven to be very reliable since their powertrains were made by Bosch.
• Hybrids are often more fuel-efficient and lower in emissions than ICE vehicles. Depending on local electrical grid emissions, they can also be as clean as EVs. However, they are mechanically more complex than EVs, so there is also more that can go wrong.
• ICE vehicles can be very reliable if they are properly maintained.
• Toyota makes the only EV that some people would not consider due to its reliability.
• The Ford Lightning has scheduled software updates, meaning that the owner can avoid trips to the shop.
• EV motors only have one moving part and are supported by bearings, making them generally simpler than ICE vehicles.
• Over four years, an EV owner with a car, plus two motorcycles, covered nearly 200,000 miles. Total

• Consumer Reports ranks Tesla and Nissan as the most reliable electric vehicles
• Tesla ranks higher than any other automaker in Consumer Reports’ “owner satisfaction” survey, which polls Tesla owners on various aspects of ownership including performance, comfort, and convenience.
• Consumer Reports uses two different ratings to measure vehicle reliability: a predicted reliability score and a reliability rating. The predicted reliability score is based on a survey of participants and predicts how much more or less reliable one model will be versus another. The reliability rating is based on the performance of a vehicle across many categories in the survey, including trouble spots, owner satisfaction, and road-test performance.
• Consumer Reports found many traditional automakers, such as General Motors, are struggling to design and implement electric vehicles to compete with Tesla and Nissan
• According to the survey, electric vehicles were historically less reliable than gasoline-powered cars due to technology limitations. But consumer trends reveal this trend is changing, and electric cars have become more reliable in the last few years.
• Tesla Model S owners reported a high number of problems for various systems, including the climate control, suspension system, and brakes.
• The Model X fared worse in the initial quality survey, with owners reporting problematic features including falcon-wing doors that wouldn’t open or close properly, alignment problems, and extensive bodywork flaws.
• For the Model 3, Consumer Reports suggests a “wait-and-see” approach, as issues with the vehicle’s braking and touchscreen have made headlines.
• Tesla’s Autopilot feature is also a concern for many survey respondents, who say the system is “irresponsible and dangerously misleading.”
• The survey also found that brand reputation and loyalty are significant drivers in electric vehicle purchases. Tesla owners were found to be very satisfied with their vehicles’ performance, and consumer interest in purchasing an electric vehicle is also increasing.
• Some Reddit users in the comments section of the article argue that while Tesla may have quality issues, their owner satisfaction has been higher than other brands.
• Other users argue that the survey’s distinction between reliability and quality is moot, as being “in the shop” is still a major inconvenience for vehicle owners.
• Users commented that Tesla’s perceived quality issues may be overblown, as similar problems can be found in other manufacturers’ vehicles.
• Some respondents in the comments section also criticized Tesla’s customer service, mentioning long wait times and poor communication.
• Others argue that Tesla’s user interface and tech features, such as the touchscreen display and over-the-air software updates, make up for any quality or

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