Tesla collapsed Consumer Reports’ The latest auto brand rankings, while the Ford Mustang Mach-E replaces the Model 3 as CR’s Top rated EVs.
Tesla overall fell seven places to 23rd in 2022 CR The auto brand rankings were released on Thursday. CR say it’s mainly due to new steering wheel in the Model S and Model X, lowered their road test scores.
Model 3 remains the only Tesla recommended by CR, but it’s no longer the publication’s top EV pick. Although the Model 3 is “still a great choice”, Editor is preferred the Mach-E’s driving and handling qualities, found its infotainment touchscreen easier to use and said the Mach-E has the edge in reliability, based on first-year survey results first.
2022 Tesla Model 3
Along with Mach-E, Toyota Prius and Prius Prime are in the same position is the top hybridwhile the Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid is the top-rated two-row SUV.
The Model 3 seems to be an exception to the generally poor Tesla score CR test and survey. The sedan was was named top pick last yearand last year, when CR reported Tesla in progress as a brand. But the recent publication also warns that Model Y reliability is “much worse than average. “
CR noted that paradoxically the EV is still least reliable means of transport—Mainly due to the new technology they tend to pack. It’s not just Tesla; The publication noted problems with electric vehicles from many other brands – from faulty Audi E-Tron display screens to faulty Chevrolet Bolt EV actuators – in its most recent reliability survey.
