Electronic Vehicle (EV) Reliability Ranking: Nissan LEAF Tops the List, Tesla Model S Falls Short
The Nissan LEAF, introduced a decade ago, continues to be the best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in the UK and Europe. This long-standing success story was recently reaffirmed in 2018, when the LEAF became the best-selling car overall in Norway.
The LEAF's impressive sales figures, however, come amidst some concerns about its repair costs. According to Warranty Solutions Group (WSG), a car warranty specialist organisation, repair costs for EVs are almost 30% more than for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles. Despite this, the claim rates between EVs and ICE vehicles were found to be almost identical by WSG.
Specifically, the Nissan LEAF had a claim rate of 3.06% and an average claim cost of £300.10, according to WSG. This compares favourably with the Tesla Model S, which had the highest claim rate among the EVs, with 50% of its warranties claiming, and a claim cost of £703,900. Other EVs, such as the VW E-Golf and Kia E-Niro, had higher claim rates than the LEAF, with 33.3% and 25% claim rates, respectively.
The Audi E-Tron, another competitor in the EV market, had a claim rate of 5.56% and an average claim cost of £309.72, according to WSG. The MG ZS, a popular ICE vehicle, had a claim rate of 4.76% and an average claim cost of £225.90.
As the LEAF prepares to hand over the baton to its successor, the all-new Nissan LEAF is expected to deliver the reliability of its predecessors. The new model will come with a 30kW battery pack option on Acenta and Tekna models, extending the range to 156 miles. The cost of the LEAF EV with the 30kW battery pack starts from £29,490.
Looking ahead, Nissan's next EV successor is expected to be the Nissan Ariya. As the EV market continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how the LEAF's successor measures up against the competition.
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