Core Viewpoint - The research conducted by ADAC indicates that electric vehicles (EVs) have a lower failure rate compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, despite an increase in the number of service calls for EVs due to their growing popularity [4][8]. Group 1: Reliability of Electric Vehicles - In 2024, ADAC reported that electric vehicles accounted for only 1.2% of the total 3.6 million service calls, with 43,678 calls related to EVs [8]. - The average failure rate for electric vehicles from 2020 to 2022 was 4.2 failures per 1,000 vehicles, while ICE vehicles had an average of 10.4 failures per 1,000 vehicles, indicating that ICE vehicles are nearly 2.5 times more likely to fail [10]. - The failure rates for electric vehicles have significantly decreased over the years, from 8.5 failures per 1,000 vehicles in 2020 to 1.7 in 2022 [10]. Group 2: Comparison of Failure Rates - The failure rate for the 2022 model of Tesla Model Y was only 0.9 failures per 1,000 vehicles, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 had a concerning rate of 22 failures per 1,000 vehicles [14]. - The Volkswagen ID.4 had a failure rate of just 1 failure per 1,000 vehicles for the 2022 model year, showcasing the competitive reliability of EVs [14]. - The most common cause of failures in both EVs and ICE vehicles was the 12-volt low-voltage battery, which accounted for 50.5% of EV failures and 44.6% of ICE vehicle failures in 2024 [15]. Group 3: Areas of Concern - Tire issues were noted as a significant concern, with 1.3 EVs needing assistance due to tire problems per 1,000 vehicles, compared to 0.9 for ICE vehicles [16]. - Despite some issues, electric vehicles do not have the same potential problems as ICE vehicles, such as oil changes and complex powertrains, leading to lower overall component failure rates [16]. - The research suggests that as electric vehicles continue to evolve, their reliability is expected to improve further, countering claims of inherent unreliability [10][11].