Service Counter: Collision costs for EVs

Electric vehicles are growing in popularity and market share. And as their numbers on the road grow, so does the cost and length of time it takes for collision shops to put these vehicles back together, according to an EV trends report by CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc.

In 2022, the average time between the last repair estimate and the collision work being completed was nearly 58 days for EVs, more than 12 days than for non-EVs. Getting the vehicle into the shop added seven full days, and repairs required an additional five days.

Last estimate assignment sent to vehicle (in days)
EVs: 35.3
Non-EVs: 28.2

Repair started to repair completion (in days)
EVs: 19.5
Non-EVs: 14.3