According to breakdown statistics, e-cars have these problems
“Yellow Angels” used almost 3.5 million times in 2021
Overall, the “Yellow Angels” with increasing Traffic more to do on the streets again. They were called for help 3.49 million times last year. That was 100,000 more missions than in 2020, but still a good 250,000 fewer missions than in the pre-Corona year 2019.
The most common causes of breakdowns in 2021
The most common causes of breakdowns have not changed. As in previous years, the battery took first place: it again caused 46 percent of all breakdowns. After that follow engine, injection, ignition and sensors with 15.5 percent of breakdowns. Almost 15 percent were due to the body, steering, brakes or chassis, 10 percent to the generator, starter, wiring or light, and 7 percent to the tires.
This is how e-cars perform at the TÜV
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Smart EQ fortwo (formerly Electric Drive); TÜV defect rate 3.5 |
RRP from EUR 21,940; Savings of up to EUR 12,051.00 |
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BMW i3; TÜV defect rate 4.7 |
RRP from EUR 39,000; Savings of up to EUR 15,747.00 |
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Renault Zoe; TÜV defect rate 5.7 |
RRP from EUR 29,990; Savings of up to EUR 12,910.00 |
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Tesla Model S; TÜV defect rate 10.7 |
RRP from EUR 101,990.00 |
Winter months with most breakdowns
The months with the most breakdowns were January and February. The peak day was February 15th, a Monday: the ADAC breakdown helpers had to go out on 21,627 occasions. In total, they covered 48 million kilometers on German roads with their 1,770 vehicles last year.
With material from dpa.
