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The latest survey by Consumer Reports has found that electric vehicles (EVs) generally exhibit lower reliability compared to their gasoline-powered counterparts. This outcome is based on data gathered from EVs spanning the model years 2021 through 2023.

A recent study by Consumer Reports has shown that electric vehicles have a lower average reliability when compared to gas-powered cars, trucks, and SUVs. Fortune reported on this study which covered EV models from the years 2021 to 2023. The findings indicated an approximately 80% higher occurrence of problems in EVs compared to vehicles powered by traditional internal combustion engines.

According to Fortune, Consumer Reports emphasised that issues most commonly reported by EV owners were related to battery and charging systems. There were also concerns about the fitment of body panels and interior components. The report suggested that as manufacturers gain more experience building these new power systems, it is expected that the overall reliability of electric vehicles will improve over time.

Consumer Reports gathered data for the survey from subscribers who owned electric vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2023, according to Fortune. The organization used this information to compare EVs with other types of vehicles in terms of reliability. When assessing a vehicle's average problem rate, more severe issues like battery or engine failures were given additional importance.