Electric Cars and Their Odometers: Who’s Accurate and Who’s Lying?
Did you know that odometers in electric cars aren’t always reliable? The Norwegian Automobile Federation (NAF) conducted a test revealing that even the most popular electric vehicle models show discrepancies in their reported mileage. And these aren’t small errors!
Tesla Model Y – Nearly Perfect? The Tesla Model Y showed an incredibly small deviation of just 0.15%. This means the odometer displayed only 0.15% more than the actual distance traveled. For those who think all Tesla models are flawless, the Model 3 had a bigger error of 1.1%! So, Model 3 overstates the mileage by more than one percent.
Volkswagen ID.7 – The King of Accuracy Volkswagen ID.7 was the only vehicle that showed an accurate mileage during the test. Yes, you read that right – accurate! While other models varied, the ID.7 was like a Swiss watch in the world of electric cars.
Polestar 3 and Volvo EX90 – Where Are the Errors? Polestar 3 had the largest error – it showed 2% less mileage than actually traveled. That means if you drove 10,000 km, the odometer showed about 200 km less. Volvo EX90 was a bit better, with a deviation of 0.7%.
Why Does This Matter? At first glance, deviations from 0.15% to 2% might seem trivial. But imagine buying or selling a used car or being in a lease agreement. Every difference in mileage can mean financial penalties or loss of trust.
Are Electric Car Odometers Reliable? Clearly, not all of them. The testing was done by comparing odometers with a professional GPS system, which is the standard for precise distance measurement. The results show that some manufacturers still haven’t solved the problem of accurate mileage display.
What Does This Mean for Buyers? Electric car buyers should be cautious and not blindly trust the odometer. If you plan to buy a used electric car, verify the mileage and seek additional confirmations.
Conclusion Electric cars are the future, but they’re not perfect yet. While Volkswagen ID.7 shines in accuracy, other models like Polestar 3 and Tesla Model 3 show significant errors. If you think your odometer is sacred, maybe it’s time to rethink your trust.
What about you? Have you ever noticed your odometer not showing the real picture? Or maybe you have a funny or bizarre example? Share in the comments, let’s laugh or be shocked together!
Sources: Blic, Autoblog.rs, Norwegian Automobile Federation NAF
