The Most Reliable EVs According to Consumer Reports: 2025 Rankings

Choosing the right electric vehicle is about more than just reducing your carbon footprint. Reliability is a crucial factor, particularly as the cost of repairing an electric vehicle outside of warranty becomes a frequent headline. Here, we present the top 10 most reliable EVs for 2025, according to Consumer Reports.

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The Most Reliable EVs Overall – 2025

Make	Model	Reliability Score	Overall CR Score	Base MSRP
BMW	i4	82	89	$52,200 - $69,700
Nissan	Ariya	58	68	$43,190 - $60,190
Lexus	RZ	57	67	$58,500 - $64,000
Kia	Niro EV	54	70	$39,600 - $44,600
Audi	Q4 e-tron	54	72	$49,800 - $58,200
Hyundai	IONIQ 6	50	76	$37,500 - $53,650
Porsche	Taycan	49	78	$90,900 - $197,500
Genesis	GV60	47	74	$53,800 - $71,350
Ford	Mustang Mach-E	43	68	$42,600 - $61,600
Tesla	Model 3	42	69	$40,240 - $53,240

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The Complete List: Consumer Reports EV Reliability Ratings

Make	Model	Consumer Reports Reliability Score
Lexus	RZ	57
Hyundai	IONIQ 6	50
Porsche	Taycan	49
Nissan	Ariya	58
BMW	i4	82
BMW	iX	29
Kia	Niro EV	54
Kia	EV6	31
Audi	Q4 e-tron	54
Toyota	bZ4X	38
Tesla	Model 3	42
Genesis	GV60	47
Ford	Mustang Mach-E	43
Genesis	GV70 Electric	35
Tesla	Model Y	41
Audi	Q8 e-tron	26
Ford	F-150 Lightning	28
Hyundai	IONIQ 5	30
Lucid	Air	7
Jaguar	I-PACE	30
Honda	Prologue	30
Tesla	Model S	35
Volkswagen	ID.4	29
Tesla	Model X	24
Mercedes-Benz	EQS SUV	30
Rivian	R1S	9
Mercedes-Benz	EQE SUV	30
Mercedes-Benz	EQE	30
Rivian	R1T	20
Mercedes-Benz	EQS	30
Polestar	Polestar 2	25
Kia	EV9	42
Subaru	Solterra	38
Chevrolet	Blazer EV	5

CarEdge’s Take

We have a number of EV enthusiasts on the CarEdge team, from Tesla fans to Hyundai IONIQ 5 owners. In our opinion, Consumer Report’s EV reliability ratings need to be taken with a grain of salt. Several of the best-rated electric vehicles on the list have some of the slowest charging, lowest range, and in some cases, all-around poor reviews.

Take the all-new Lexus RZ for example. Although it’s a Lexus, it shares the same electric powertrain with the Toyota bZ4X and even the Subaru Solterra. In Out of Spec’s test, the RZ went just 176 miles on the interstate at 70 miles per hour on a full charge in warm weather. Most of the competition is good for at least 200 miles on the highway between charging stops.

Much of the same could be said about the Nissan Ariya, Audi Q4 e-tron, and overpriced Kia Niro EV.

The best-equipped EVs on the Consumer Reports reliability list are, in terms of charging speeds and range, the Hyundai IONIQ 6, Tesla Model 3, Kia EV6, and BMW’s electric offerings. These models offer more range, and less time spent at charging stations. 

Is 2025 the right time to buy an EV? 

If you’re planning to keep your next vehicle for years to come, and you’re willing to exchange convenience on road trips for fuel savings and slashing tailpipe emissions, then 2025 is a good time to go electric. If you’re likely to need an upgrade in a few years, we strongly recommend an EV lease. Resale values continue to undergo wild swings in the used EV market. This will continue as better-equipped EVs hit the market in years to come.

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