Tesla Model S vs. BMW i3 Reliability: Real-world reliability data

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Year	Make/Model	Repair Trips Per 100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2017	Tesla Model S	40	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	49 Model Ss, 9.8 months of data per Model S, average 14500 miles

2016	Tesla Model S		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	20 Model Ss, 9.9 months of data per Model S, average 26500 miles * Small sample, members only.

2015	BMW i3	47	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	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.
2015	Tesla Model S	80	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	50 Model Ss, 10.2 months of data per Model S, average 37500 miles Most repairs involve fit and finish issues.

2014	BMW i3	47	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	68 i3s, 7.9 months of data per i3, average 23600 miles New design, spring introduction. Combined with the 2015.
2014	Tesla Model S		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	24 Model Ss, 9.3 months of data per Model S, average 41800 miles * Small sample, members only.

2013	Tesla Model S	56	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	49 Model Ss, 10.1 months of data per Model S, average 63000 miles Includes some 2012s. Most of the reported problems are minor: wind noise, creaks, rattles. But also a few drive unit and battery pack replacements. Owners report outstanding service quality.

2012	Tesla Model S	56	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	49 Model Ss, 10.1 months of data per Model S, average 63000 miles New design, summer introduction. Combined with the 2013.

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