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Electric vehicle consumer complaints in Portugal

Overview

In Portugal, consumer complaints regarding electric vehicles have seen a significant rise, nearly tripling over a two-year period. Data from Portal da Queixa indicates that 205 complaints were recorded between January and July 2026, compared to 75 during the same period in 2024, marking a 173% increase.

The majority of these grievances, totaling 72%, are focused on the after-sales experience, specifically repair and maintenance (40%) and customer service or service quality (32%). Other reported issues include product quality and safety (16%), financial matters (6%), and legal or contractual concerns (6%).

BYD Auto and Tesla are the most frequently cited brands, accounting for 17% and 15% of complaints, respectively. While 71% of complaints target the automotive brands directly, 18% are directed at dealerships. Most complaints originate from Lisbon and Porto.

Entities

Tesla · Portal da Queixa · Portugal · Kia · BYD Auto

Timeline

25 days ago

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28 days ago

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Electric vehicle complaints rise in Portugal
Electric vehicle complaints in Portugal rose 173% between early 2024 and early 2026, with BYD and Tesla being the most cited brands. Most issues relate to repairs, maintenance, and customer service.

Sources

autosport.pt · evpowered.co.uk · hcnews.com · icl.coop · me.mashable.com · motortrader.com · postal.pt · premium.goauto.com.au · sapo.pt · southfloridareporter.com · theactionelite.com · thecooldown.com · tradingview.com