Tesla and Rivian Lead as Most Reliable EV Charging Networks, Consumer Reports Finds

Tesla and Rivian Lead as Most Reliable EV Charging Networks, Consumer Reports Finds

The most problem-free EV charging networks in the U.S. right now are the ones built by Tesla and Rivian, according to a new survey from Consumer Reports.  Image:Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe / Getty Images The publication surveyed 1,230 owners on their EV charging experiences between March 2024 and February 2024, and just 4% of the respondents said they experienced problems at Tesla’s Supercharger network. Only 5% said they experienced problems using Rivian’s Adventure Network chargers. Owners had the worst experience with Shell’s Recharge network, having reported a problem 48% of the time. EVgo and Blink chargers were similarly troublesome, with owners experiencing problems 43% and 41% of the time, respectively. Other well-known networks didn’t perform too well, either, with owners logging problems at Electrify America 35% of the time and at ChargePoint chargers 24% of the time. Rivian and Tesla were the only networks in single digits. EVs made up more than 8% of vehicle sales in the U…