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There must be a better way to report these numbers. If Tesla picks a shoddy trunk latch supplier that may reflect poorly on Tesla as a brand, but it tells us no
by megaman821 4y ago
There must be a better way to report these numbers. If Tesla picks a shoddy trunk latch supplier that may reflect poorly on Tesla as a brand, but it tells us nothing about the reliability of EVs. I would be more interested in seeing the reliability of components that are critical to the propulsion of the car.
- ilyt 4y agoWould make more sense to compare within manufacturer.
- jjav 4y ago> but it tells us nothing about the reliability of EVs. But at the end of the day if the car is in the shop, it's in the shop. Regardless of reason. I've had Fiat 500e EVs and they spent more time at the dealer for repairs than any other car I've had in almost 40 years. No, it wasn't for electric motor drivetrain repair but that's no consolation, I still didn't have a car to drive for those weeks. (Well I have other cars, but had it been my only car, I'd have been stranded.)
- megaman821 4y agoThat is just a lesson about being an early adopter of anything. Electric cars tend to be brand new models (and even have brand new manufacturers). The only vehicle that seems to be a good comparison of reliability is the Ford F-150, which does not have a substantially different IC and electric version.