The most reliable cars in 2025 – and the least
The i3 may no longer be on sale, but it’s still a great option if you’re after a dependable small EV. Its fault rate of just 11% beats not only the Nissan Leaf family hatchback but also tops that of the i3’s pricier BMW i4 stablemate.
Also highly rated:
BMW i4 (2021+) – 96.8%
Nissan Leaf (2018-2024) – 96.5%
Electric cars – Least reliable
1: Hyundai Ioniq Electric (2016-2022) – 80.1%
The now-discontinued Ioniq Electric family car is the lowest-scoring EV in our survey, not helped by how long owners had to do without their cars while repairs were made. Among the cars that went wrong, 90% were unable to be driven until repairs were carried out, and 70% of these spent more than a week receiving workshop attention.
Also lowly rated:
Hyundai Ioniq 5 (2021+) – 80.7%
Porsche Taycan (2020+) – 81.2%
Electric SUVs – Most reliable
1: Kia EV3 (2024+) – 100%
The EV3 is the first Kia model to attain a perfect 100% reliability rating in our survey. It’s the brand’s most affordable pure electric model, yet it outperforms many larger, more expensive electric SUVs – including the BMW iX – when it comes to durability and build quality.
Also highly rated:
Renault Scenic (2024+) – 97.5%
Tesla Model Y (2022+) – 97.1%
Electric SUVs – Least reliable
Volkswagen ID 4 (2021+) – 79.6%
36% of ID 4 owners had problems, compared with 30% of people with Enyaqs and 29% with Q4 e-trons, which are sister cars. What’s more, 67% of faulty ID 4s were off the road for more than a week, while only 28% of Enyaqs (and 52% of Q4s) took that long. The EV battery and electric motor were the main issues for ID 4 owners, but VW did pay for all repairs.
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