EV RELIABILITY IS ACTUALLY TERRIBLE. (AND HERE'S THE PROOF.) | AUTO EXPERT JOHN CADOGAN

EV Channels Review

John Cadogan delivers a scathing critique of electric vehicle (EV) reliability, citing the latest JD Power Initial Quality Study. The report highlights Polestar as the most problematic brand, with an average of 316 faults per 100 vehicles in the first 90 days, significantly below the industry average. Tesla and Rivian also fare poorly, ranking jointly second-to-last. Cadogan argues that EVs are not inherently simpler or more reliable than combustion engine vehicles, pointing to the complexity of battery connections and software. He contrasts this with mainstream brands like Hyundai and Kia, which perform better. The review dismisses the notion of EVs being the future, citing issues like poor resale, high repair costs, and charging problems, in addition to reliability concerns. Cadogan concludes that the 'new technology' argument for EVs is a fallacy, suggesting the rollout is simply flawed.