Electric vehicle repair costs 19% higher than ICE models
New research from accident repair specialist AX has shown that electric vehicle repair costs and times are still greater than petrol and diesel models.
Its Repair Index found that repair costs for electric vehicles are 19% higher on average than internal combustion engines and typically spend nine per longer in workshops.
Based on data collated from more than 40,000 accidents handled each year by the AX nationwide repair network, the average repair cost for an electric vehicle is now £6,363 compared to £5,338 for petrol and diesel vehicles.
Meanwhile, repair times for electrics average 25 days compared 23 days for ICE equivalents.
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Scott Hamilton-Cooper, chief commercial officer of AX, said: “The growth of electric vehicles is creating new opportunities and challenges for the accident repair sector.
“While the gap between EV and ICE repairs is narrowing as repairers gain experience and technology improves, our AX Repair Index shows that electric vehicles still place a greater overall burden on the repair process. This is partly due to more costly EV parts and because they usually require calibration even for small repairs.
“What’s important is that the industry continues investing in skills, equipment and repair capability. We have worked closely with our partners and 99% of our repair network is now accredited to work on electric vehicles, ensuring drivers receive the same high standards of service regardless of powertrain type.”
