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EVs less reliable than gas cars - report

E&E News - Energywire · Christian Robles · last updated

Owners of electric vehicles report 79 percent more problems than those who own gas-powered cars, according to a new Consumer Reports survey.

The annual automobile reliability survey asked 330,000 vehicle owners about their experience with 20 key car functions, including the engine (or motor), transmission and electronics. EV owners most frequently reported problems with battery and charging systems as well as flaws in how their vehicle’s body panels and interior parts fit together.

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