Rivian's Electric Vehicles Rank Last in Consumer Reports' Reliability Ratings.

Consumer Reports has released its annual list on the reliability of car manufacturers, and Subaru has reached the top spot, which is not surprising to many. However, one finding that could catch some off guard is Rivian's position, whose electric vehicles are ranked last on the list. This result is curious, considering that Rivian had previously been recognized in another Consumer Reports survey as one of the "most beloved" automotive brands.

The report indicates that the reliability of Rivian's SUVs and pickups is below or well below average compared to vehicles from other manufacturers. However, Rivian is not alone on this list of underperforming vehicles; the Ford F-150 Lightning, Cadillac Lyriq, and Chevrolet Blazer EV also received negative ratings, showing similar difficulties.

Consumer Reports has identified that users are experiencing issues related to the electric motors, batteries, and charging systems of these models. Additionally, there are problems with the advanced technology inside the cars, particularly with infotainment systems that focus on touchscreen displays.

The publication also mentioned that it did not have enough data to evaluate electric vehicles from the new company Lucid Motors, as well as the brands Porsche and Polestar. However, despite these challenges, Consumer Reports has indicated that overall, the reliability of electric vehicles is improving. Some models have received good ratings, such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E, while the reliability of the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y is considered more average. Nonetheless, electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids continue to present more issues for their owners compared to standard hybrids or those powered by internal combustion engines.