According to recent reports, electric vehicles are facing vastly more problems than their gas-powered counterparts. Per a survey from Consumer Reports, which questioned approximately 330,000 owners on EV issues over the past year, it was discovered that these battery-powered vehicles face almost 80 percent more problems than traditional combustion engines.
Reportedly, most of the problems with electric vehicles stem from outrageously long charging times for the battery, complications surrounding lithium-ion batteries, engine failure, and a general lack of charging station infrastructure to support the mass adoption of these vehicles.
The Associated Press reported that the Consumer Reports Survey based its data on EV owners of model years between 2021 and 2023 compared to other vehicle types. The calculus for the rate of issues with battery-powered vehicles, serious problems such as engine failure encompassed a heavier weighting.
Ultimately, EVs from 2021 and 2022 had over twice as many problems as gas-powered engines. Looking at electric vehicles falling under the 2023 model year, they had over 20 percent more problems than traditional combustion engines.
The American Tribune has extensively reported on the collapsing EV agenda, where the industry has faced a litany of hurdles over the past couple of years. Most recently, a group of over 3,000 care dealers from around the country collectively sent a letter to Joe Biden, urging him to reconsider his EV agenda.
The letter mentioned lackluster consumer demand for electric vehicles, where adoption has yet to meet lofty expectations set by the industry. The dealers point out that demand is simply not matching the oversupply of the battery-powered vehicles.
“These vehicles are ideal for many people, and we believe their appeal will grow over time. The reality, however, is that electric vehicle demand today is not keeping up with the large influx of BEVs [battery electric vehicles] arriving at our dealerships prompted by the current regulations. BEVs are stacking up on our lots,” the letter read.
The auto dealers pleaded with President Biden, suggesting that he allow the young industry to continue developing so that consumers can make a seamless transition to buying electric vehicles. The letter implied that EVs need to become more affordable for prospective car buyers while the infrastructure for these vehicles need to continually be built out.
“Mr. President, it is time to tap the brakes on the unrealistic government electric vehicle mandate. Allow time for the battery technology to advance. Allow time to make BEVs more affordable. Allow time to develop domestic sources for the minerals to make batteries. Allow time for the charging infrastructure to be built and prove reliable. And most of all, allow time for the American consumer to get comfortable with the technology and make the choice to buy an electric vehicle,” the letter continued.
The American Tribune also reported on the predictions from an economist that EVs could end up being an utter “flop.” Economist Steven Moore warned investors and auto manufacturers about his outlook for the EV market, stating, “I’m here to tell you, if these trends continue, we’re going to see the EV market become the next big flop because car buyers don’t want them.”
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