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Originally Posted by photon

Interesting report on reliability, in theory EVs should be more reliable but it's still early days I guess. Hybrids having fewer problems is surprising since you have the complexity of both systems.

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars...s-a7824554938/

I think there is a likely a "New Model" bias here.

Most EV's and Plug in Hybrids are first generation models, many only 1-3 years old.
New models are always going to have more problems. I would think if you compare new gas models to more mature ones, you'd likely see something similar.

Meanwhile Hybrids are a lot further along than pure EV's and Plug in Hybrids. So they are more mature technology/models.
The fact that they have fewer issues than pure ICE cars is interesting. If you're comparing similarly mature models then is what that is showing is adding an electric component to your drivetrain improves reliability? Could be.

I suspect as you see EV models mature you'll see the reliability/number of issues come down pretty substantially, and they'll blow ICE cars out of the water.