In calculating a vehicle’s average problem rate, the organization assigned extra weight to serious problems such as battery or engine failures.
Why extra weight, to tip the scales one way against an E.V.? Let the stats fall where they may, without tipping the results. I have had an EV for almost 5 years, without a single problem. I also have several gas vehicles, that have had some minor problems over the years. Then again, I work on my own ICE cars, having rebuilt engines. But from what I’ve seen, ICE cars have numerous problems that can bite your wallet. On an EV, very few (except for the charging stations issue).
A Rivian and an F150 lighting both weigh in about 7000 pounds. About half is battery. Batteries suck and cause extra wear and tear on the roads which is not covered on fuel taxes. Charging Stations are subsidized buy Tax $$$ and so is the part of the purchase price on a lot of them. On average they are the most expensive vehicles on the road.
Pure crap and anyone owning one should feel embarrsed.
What about minor fender benders totaling the EV?
What about spontaneous car fires that are almost impossible to put out?
What about horrible resale value and the insane costs to replace a battery?