Three ‘most reliable' electric motors revealed including 145-mile range hatchback and sporty coupe
EXPERTS have revealed the top three electric cars in the UK market - and the results may surprise you.
From a classic favourite to a nippy coupe, these motors are just as reliable as they are environmentally friendly.
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The MINI Electric was rated as the most reliable electric vechile
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First up, let's take a look at the MINI Electric, which topped WhatCar's latest Reliability Survey.
MINI Electric
Produced between 2020 and 2024, the MINI Electric has been named the number one vehicle in the
The results looked at 34 pure electric models available to UK buyers.
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The cost of repairs, how long the car was off the road before being fixed, and the issues drivers faced were all quizzed and recorded.
The 145-mile range hatchback model landed a whopping 98.4 per cent reliability score.
Just 5 percent of owners reported that they had any problems with their MINIs at all.
Trouble with the volt battery was one of the gripes reported.
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But they were fixed free of charge and were back on the road between one day and a week later.
Nissan Leaf
At number two is the
Just 11 percent of owners reported that they had problems with the coupe.
According to WhatCar's survey, 5 percent of owners had issues with their interior trim and a tiny three percent noticed brake trouble and another three percent had faults with non-motor electrics.
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The repairs on the sporty runaround were around £1,000, with the issues resolved in less than a week.
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Repairs on the Nissan Leaf were super speedy
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BMW i4
Who said electric vehicles can't be sexy?
The BMW i4 is as reliable as it is luxurious, with most of the problems reported listed as minor.
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Drivers reported difficulties with the bodywork and non-motor electrics.
The battery and charging were also mentioned.
However, motorists quizzed reported that repairs were all conducted free of charge.
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The BMW i4 had minor issues that were resolved free of charge
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