Consumer Reports Reveals the 10 Electric Cars With the Worst Reliability in 2025
Buying an EV in 2025 isn’t as simple as picking the newest model with the longest range. Consumer Reports has released fresh reliability data, and some electric vehicles are showing far more issues than buyers expected from battery failures and charging system faults to software glitches and costly repairs. Before you commit to any electric car this year, here are the 10 EVs experts say you should think twice about.
Audi Q8 e-tron
Q8 e-tron from Audi, starts around $75,000, luxury beast with like 300+ mile range, quilted seats, quiet as a vault on highways. But honestly, CR tanks it lowest on reliability, powertrain fails, owner satisfaction sucks ’cause it doesn’t deliver the dream. Random thought, beats gas Q8 on green vibes but recalls for lights and crashes? Nah, compared to Tesla it’s pricier drama, personal take, skip unless you got dealership buddies.
Rivian R1S
Rivian R1S, ’bout $80,000 base, adventure SUV with air suspension, massive battery, off-road chops that wow. Why’s it bad? Seven recalls on detection fails and lights, predicted reliability’s trash from past models. I mean, versatile as heck for trucks but owners report constant issues, you know? Like, not gonna lie, cooler than Ford but flakes more, changed my mind, fun toy if rich but not daily trust.
Chevrolet Blazer EV
Blazer EV Chevy, around $55,000, sporty looks, Ultium battery for 300 miles, fast charging, big screens. CR gives it rock-bottom score, tied lowest, battery tech curses the whole GM EV line with glitches. So yeah, 2025 model’s predicted to flop too from 2024 woes, random observation, roomier than Equinox but underperforms… ha, joke’s on the hype, honestly comfy cruiser otherwise but I’d pass for reliability roulette.
Cadillac Lyriq
Lyriq Cadillac, kicks off at $60,000-ish, swanky interior, 300-mile range, smooth one-pedal drive, Google built-in. But uhm, lowest scores tied with Blazer, recalls and owner gripes tank it, even 2025 predicted low. Compared to gas Caddy it’s greener but flakier electronics, personal opinion, pretty but predicts headaches, you know? Side thought, luxury fail if it strands you.
Lucid Air
Lucid Air, luxury sedan ’round $70,000, insane 500+ mile range, power like a rocket, minimalist cabin. CR hates it though, low predicted from past, three recalls on cameras, powertrains, crash risks. Like, not gonna lie, specs impress but surveys say nah, beats Tesla on efficiency? Maybe, but random unreliability kills it… honestly, dream car on paper, nightmare in garage.
Cadillac Lyriq 2025
Wait, Lyriq again for 25 model, same $60k ballpark, refined updates but CR predicts same low score from 24 trends. Owners didn’t love it, quality dips continue, Ultium woes linger. So yeah, trend’s bad, could take years to fix… or hold up, is the interior saving grace? Ha, personal take, fancier Blazer twin but same curse, skip the gamble.
Chevrolet Blazer EV 2025
Blazer EV 25, still $55,000 range, same sporty vibe, but CR’s like “nope” on predicted reliability, Ultium battery the big villain. Few owner reports yet but 24’s mess carries over, quality concerns everywhere. You know, more power options maybe, compares poor to Hyundai EVs… changed mind mid-sentence, looks hot but data screams avoid.
Rivian R1T
R1T truck from Rivian, about $75,000, beast mode towing, quad motors, truck bed for gear, 400-mile potential. Low predicted score though, recent recalls under 3 months old, climate and brakes flop. I mean, highest “low” on list but still fails CR bar, random observation, truckier than Cybertruck hype… honestly, adventurer’s pick if lucky, but not gonna lie, too glitchy for workhorse dreams.
Volkswagen ID.4
ID.4 VW, starts cheap at $40,000, practical crossover, 260-mile range, home charger friendly, Euro style. CR scores it 29, trouble in battery, charging, drive system, leaks galore. Like, affordable entry but owners hate electronics and brakes… uhm, beats older EVs on space? Sure, personal opinion, decent daily till it bricks, ha, data says pump the brakes.
Ford F-150 Lightning
Lightning F-150, ’round $50,000 base, electric F-150 with 320 miles, pro power export, truck toughness. But CR’s 28 score, EV battery and charging woes, in-car tech fails. So yeah, work-ready on paper but predicted dud, compared to gas F-150 it’s weaker link… not gonna lie, cool for tailgates but reliability? Questionable, you know?
