Submission + - EVs have greater reliability issues than gas cars, says Consumer Reports (arstechnica.com)
The problem is that while electric vehicles have fewer potential problem areas than gas vehicles, their battery and electric powertrain systems are still in their infancy with manufacturers working out the kinks. Plug-in hybrids fare the worst by combining the worst of both worlds. The results may seem to be discouraging for EV evangelist, but CR does see movement in the right direction. But for now they discourage buying new model year EVs.