One of the biggest arguments for steering clear of electric vehicles and going for a pure combustion or plug-in hybrid is the cost of repairs. The huge battery pack nestled in the floor of an EV is the most expensive part of the car. That’s likely a $15,000 repair bill by itself, never mind other damage to the vehicle.
But statistical data is here to calm the nerves of current and potential EV owners. According to Mitchell, a company that delivers smart technology solutions and services to the auto insurance and collision repair industries, the average cost of repairing an EV last year in the United States was on par with newer combustion vehicles.
