High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol models, study finds
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High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol models, study finds

22 Sep 2026 · Originally published 22 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: High-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds
An analysis of 47.4 million MOT tests shows that electric vehicles with over 90,000 miles on the clock are significantly less likely to fail their inspection than petrol cars of the same age. This data suggests that high mileage should not deter buyers, helping to make the secondhand electric vehicle market more accessible and affordable for more motorists.
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