There are many cars with electric technology offered on the current market. Of course, not all of them offer a 100% electric variantbut some others do the same in the form of hybridization, whether plug-in or not. In fact, especially in the latter, they are usually based on platforms specifically developed for combustion models. For this reason, from the TÜV, the German ITV, have released a report to know which of those offered on the current market is most recommended for durability.
“Vehicle safety remains at a very high level. This is especially true in the case of the growing number of electric cars.” The different evaluations showed that the highest quality electric vehicles usually circulate on platforms for combustion engines. This is because they have usually been tested for years. The same happens with other components, such as bodies, chassis, transmissions, brakes, etc. This particularity makes it proven and quality technology.
These are some of the most recommended electrified cars
However, these conditions also change depending on the initial development of the electric vehicle in question. If it has been ‘made from scratch’ to be 100% electric, things change, since its orientation is usually planned for the same goal. Such is the case of the Tesla Model 3, for example, which It has only 14.2 percent significant defects detected by the TÜV, after two or three years of use.
In the case of electrified models on combustion vehicle platforms, The Volkswagen e-Golf has only obtained 3.4 percent of defects after several years of use. The German compact model is followed by the MINI Cooper SE of the previous generation with 4.4 percent.
In addition, according to experts, electric vehicle manufacturers guarantee fewer visits to workshops. This has led many to ask: “Do electric cars really need less maintenance?” From the TÜV they affirm that “this is not entirely true.” The fact that many owners allow themselves to go for a long time without visiting workshops means that the components can lose reliability over the years or with use: “The lack of maintenance intervals leaves a mark that only TÜV tests can see,” they claim.
The list of members continues with models such as the Honda Jazz, with only 2.4 percent or the Renault Zoe with 8.9 percent. However, in this ranking there are also examples of cars with a thermal engine, such as the Audi Q2 or the Porsche 911, both with 2.6 percent; the Ford Mondeo (13.2 percent) or the Skoda Scala with 11.8 percent. Similarly, alternatives such as the KIA Picanto reached 3.8 percent, while the Audi A4 did the same with 4.7 percent.
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