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Frustrating to hear that none of the EVs tested lived up to their promised range. Anyone else have concerns about the long-term reliability of these vehicles? It's hard to make a switch if they're not going to deliver on their advertised specs
The longevity of EVs is typically good, arguably better than a ICE. I don’t think that there’s a relationship between outsize mileage claims and reliability.
There are some studies that have data that show the batteries tend to outlive their expected lifespan (except for the early Leafs) even when DCFC is used, looking at cars used for taxi/uber.
I’m optimistic. There are so few moving parts in an EV motor that it’s not really a concern, but the electronics are a bit of an unknown. I don’t think you can really say that EVs are going to last X years any more than you can say that about ICE cars. I expect to see failing modules in some models, just the same as we see it in specific ICE cars. “Oh, your car is doing X? Yup, the 2018 Opewagen XEP has a weak solenoid in the transfer case that would explain it.”
That said, I’m not sure about the smaller startups like Rivian. They’re new and cars are super complex.
Tesla motors are infamous for early failure. I would not go near a used Rivian or Lucid, they are impossible to repair.