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Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW i3 Repair Frequencies

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year Make/Model Repair Trips Per 100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year    
2018 Tesla Model 3 106
100% 100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  40 Model 3s, 3.1 months of data per Model 3, average 2900 miles

 

2017 Tesla Model 3 106
100% 100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  40 Model 3s, 3.1 months of data per Model 3, average 2900 miles

Combined 2017s and 2018s. Few of the former.

 

2015 BMW i3 47
74.489795918367% 74.489795918367% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  68 i3s, 7.9 months of data per i3, average 23600 miles

Includes 2014s (late intro). Common problem with the charging module earlier. Most problems continue to be powertrain-related.

 

2014 BMW i3 47
68.095238095238% 68.095238095238% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  68 i3s, 7.9 months of data per i3, average 23600 miles

New design, spring introduction. Combined with the 2015.

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