Why Gas Cars Still Dominate Reliability Rankings And What It Means for EVs

By Douglas McIntyre  •  February 24, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, discusses new reports from Consumer Reports and J.D. Power, which reveal that nearly all of America’s most reliable cars are gas-powered. Only one EV, Rivian, made the list, raising concerns for the electric vehicle industry. Since reliability is a major factor in consumer decisions, this adds to existing EV challenges like range, charging infrastructure, and cold-weather performance. Without improvements, EV adoption could struggle moving forward.

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