by ETX
Electric cars are less complex in terms of composition and are now proving more reliable than combustion engine models. Photography greenleaf123 / Getty Images©
According to a study by the German automobile club (ADAC), which counts over 21 million members, the most recent electric cars are proving to be much more reliable than combustion engine models. They have more than half the number of breakdowns.
The major finding to emerge from this study is that combustion engine cars have 148% more breakdowns per 1000 vehicles than electric cars of the same age. The combustion models studied had an average of 10.4 breakdowns per 1000 vehicles, compared with only 4.2 for electric cars.
Among the most reliable vehicles, the study cites the BMW i3 (with a near-zero threshold of 0.2 breakdowns per 1000 vehicles), the Volkswagen ID.3 and the Tesla Model 3 (with a breakdown rate of less than one per 1000 cars in their most recent versions). In terms of combustion engines, the Audi A4 and Suzuki Ignis perform well. On the other hand, the Toyota C-HR has the worst performance in the study, with a rate of up to 63.1 breakdowns per 1000 cars for its 2020 model.
Something to be aware of when contemplating this report is that electric vehicles are technically much simpler. Fewer parts also means less risk of breakdown. A less complex engine and the absence of a gearbox are bound to work in favor of electric cars. However, they remain vulnerable in terms of electronics. And, surprisingly, their 12 V starter battery is a regular cause for concern. This battery alone accounts for 50% of breakdowns observed in electric cars. This small battery, which powers most of the on-board systems, sometimes discharges very quickly.
For this study, only breakdowns that prevented the immediate continuation of the journey were counted. Cases of running out of fuel or getting a flat tire were excluded. The ADAC only included models with more than 7000 registrations after two years, in order to have enough of a sample to produce reliable statistics.
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