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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
EVs ‘more likely to break down and leave drivers stranded than petrol or diesel cars,' damning report reveals
Costs for their repairs could be lower though ELECTRIC SHOCK EVs 'more likely to break down and leave drivers stranded than petrol or diesel cars,' damning report reveals ELECTRIC vehicles are reported to be more likely to breakdown on the road than cars with petrol or diesel engines, according to research. A survey of nearly 30,000 drivers looked into their experiences with breakdowns over the past two years. 3 The survey found 16.8 per cent of battery car drivers experienced a break down recently Credit: PA 3 This compares to 10.7 per cent of petrol car owners who reported a break down. Credit: PA The Reliability Survey conducted by What Car? in association with MotorEasy looked at a comparison of petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars in terms of whether they were likely to break down, as well as be fixed or towed. Overall, 11% of respondents of the survey had suffered a fault in the last 24 months that made it undriveable. A similar figure of 10.7 per cent of petrol car owners reported a break down in this time, which is a significantly lower rate than batter car owners. Hybrid and diesel cars were also at a lower rate, at 14.1 per cent and 15.4 per cent respectively. Results of the survey come just days after the boss of AA reported attending a higher proportion of electric car breakdowns. In 40.6 per cent of these break downs, the EVs had to be towed from the roadside to a garage. However, only 29.6 per cent per cent of petrol cars required this. CEO of the breakdown service provider, Jakob Pfaudler, added EVs are prone to not only punctures, flat batteries, but also jammed charging cables and technical glitches. He claimed EV breakdowns are more common despite the "idea "common misconception" that they are more reliable than internal combustion engine cars due to having fewer moving parts. On top of that, the report found there was only a one in four chance EV drivers would have their cars permanently fixed by a breakdown company after being stranded on the road. This is in comparison to two in five petrol car owners who were able to get back on the road after calling out roadside assistance. The Sun's Motors Editor Rob Gill takes the new electric Renault 5 for a spin As a result, EVs were the most commonly transported vehicles taken to garages for repairs, as they cannot be towed. They are unable to be towed due rotation of their driven wheels risking of damage to their e-motors. Edmund King, president of AA, also suggested EV drivers are more likely to be confused and flustered by warning lights in their cars, leading them to call for roadside assistance. Whereas petrol car drivers often drive to a garage when being given warning alerts. King estimated, however, that only 86 per cent of traditional cars could be dealt with at the roadside compared to nine in ten battery powered cars which tend to just need a "simple reboot". An additional positive for EV drivers from the survey data suggested their breakdown-related faults could typically be resolved for free, more than any other fuel type. 89% of EV faults could be resolved at zero-cost for the driver, according to the survey, with only three per cent paying more than £1,500 for fixes. Hybrid cars did even better on this front, with 91% being fixed for free, and only two per cent paying over £1,500. However, 76% of petrol car owners reported having their vehicle repaired at no cost following breakdown, and only two-thirds of diesel car drivers.
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Three ‘most reliable' electric motors revealed including 145-mile range hatchback and sporty coupe
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. 3 The MINI Electric was rated as the most reliable electric vechile Credit: BNW Group 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 survey. The results looked at 34 pure electric models available to UK buyers. MINI owners who participated in the survey were asked about the dependability of their vehicles, aged up to five years. 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. 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 Nissan Leaf, which scored an impressive reliability rating of 95.6 percent. 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. The repairs on the sporty runaround were around £1,000, with the issues resolved in less than a week. 3 Repairs on the Nissan Leaf were super speedy Credit: AP 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. 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.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
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. 3 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 survey. The results looked at 34 pure electric models available to UK buyers. MINI owners who participated in the survey were asked about the dependability of their vehicles, aged up to five years. 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. 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 Nissan Leaf, which scored an impressive reliability rating of 95.6 percent. 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. The repairs on the sporty runaround were around £1,000, with the issues resolved in less than a week. 3 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. 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. 3
The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
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. Advertisement 3 The MINI Electric was rated as the most reliable electric vechile Credit: BNW Group 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. Advertisement read more on electric vehicles 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. Advertisement Most read in Motors 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. Advertisement The repairs on the sporty runaround were around £1,000, with the issues resolved in less than a week. 3 Repairs on the Nissan Leaf were super speedy Credit: AP 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. Advertisement 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. 3 The BMW i4 had minor issues that were resolved free of charge Advertisement
