A study of 47 million inspections says old EVs hold up better

Electric cars above 120,000 miles failed Britain’s MOT roadworthiness test 32% less often than petrol and diesel equivalents, in a study of 47.4 million inspections by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association. The advantage reverses at low mileage, and the test does not examine the battery at all.

Electric cars above 120,000 miles fail Britain’s MOT test 32% less often than petrol and diesel equivalents, according to a study by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, reported by…