Major car firm’s EVs are ‘least reliable’ & spend weeks in garage due to electric errors – here’s what to buy instead
A MAJOR car firms EVs are the ‘least reliable’ and spend weeks in the garage for repairs, a new poll has found.
A big-name brand was slated by drivers in a survey carried out by What Car?.
Responses flooded in naming Cupra as the manufacturer customers had most issues with.
Only 82.4% of motorists said the Spanish brand’s cars were reliable, compared to 98.3% for chart-topping Lexus.
Users reported their vehicles suffering from a range of electrical issues, many of which kept them in the garage for over a week.
Indeed, according to the research, 69% of all Cupra Formentors were in the shop for more than seven days due to technical problems.
It was joined by Alfa Romeo and Vauxhall in the bottom three, with 85.6% and 86.9% respectively.
Elsewhere, Mercedes, Audi and Jaguar all received sub-90% ratings.
In contrast, major EV and hybrid manufacturers like Tesla and Toyota cracked the top 10.
They were joined by Suzuki, Mitsubishi and Honda in a strong showing for the Japanese car industry.
And some electric models excelled, including the Ford Mach E which received a 100% reliability score.
Overall reliability across all powertrains was also up, with the percentage of cars going wrong within five years of registrations dropping from 27% to 21% over the past five years.
Experts from What Car? said: “This year – as in 2022 – Lexus and Toyota are the leading brands for reliability, with both posting near-perfect scores.
“Mini isn’t far behind in third place.
“Not all electric models scored well, though. The Jaguar I-Pace and the Vauxhall Mokka Electric were let down by their software and faults with the 12-volt battery.
“In addition, drivers of some Volkswagen Group cars (which include Audis, Cupras, Seats, Skodas and VWs) have had their ownership experience soured by faults with infotainment systems, digital instrument panels and driver assistance systems.”
Cupra has been contacted for comment.
It comes after a veteran car salesman warned drivers against coming to his dealership, saying they will be ripped off.
Meanwhile, Nissan unveiled it’s new Micra EV which is set to hit UK roads in 2025.
Top & Bottom 10 Manufacturers by Reliability
TOP 10
1. Lexus: 98.3%
2. Toyota: 97.4%
3. Mini: 97.2%
4. Suzuki: 96.9%
5. Mitsubishi: 96.2%
6. Honda: 95.9%
7. Hyundai: 94.3%
8. Kia: 93.8%
9. Volvo: 93.7%
10. Tesla: 93.6%
Bottom 10
1. Cupra: 82.4%
2. Alfa Romeo: 85.6%
3. Vauxhall: 86.9%
4. Jaguar: 87.4%
5. Land Rover: 87.6%
6. Subaru: 89.0%
7. Audi: 89.1%
8. MG: 89.2%
9. Mercedes-Benz: 89.8%
10. Renault: 90.0%