Tesla(US:TSLA) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-11-22 03:22Core Insights - The ADAC's 2026 TÜV report reveals that Tesla Model Y has the highest defect rate of 17.3% among 110 evaluated models, marking the worst performance in a decade for this vehicle type [1] - The report highlights significant reliability issues for Tesla, with Model 3 also performing poorly at a defect rate of 13.1%, ranking third from the bottom [5] Group 1: Tesla Model Y Performance - Tesla Model Y ranks last in the evaluation of 2-3 year old vehicles, with a defect rate of 17.3%, the highest recorded in the last ten years for this age group [1] - The report identifies three major problem areas for Model Y: suspension system, brake discs, and vehicle lighting [5] Group 2: Comparison with Other Models - Mini Cooper SE is noted as the most reliable electric vehicle in the assessment, with a defect rate of only 3.5% [5] - Audi Q4 E-Tron and Fiat 500e also performed well, with defect rates of 4.0% and 4.2% respectively, placing them among the top performers [5] - Volkswagen's ID.3 and ID.4/ID.5 models are positioned in the mid-range of the rankings [5] Group 3: Common Issues in Electric Vehicles - The TÜV report indicates that electric vehicles commonly face issues with suspension and brake systems [5] - The report's analysis suggests that the heavy weight of drive batteries places continuous high loads on the suspension system, while reduced use of traditional brakes due to regenerative braking may lead to rust or performance decline of brake discs [5]