Claims frequency for battery electric vehicles rose to 3.21% in the U.S., marking an all-time high and an increase of 4.2% year-over-year, a new report shows.
New battery electric vehicle purchases surged 36% compared with the third quarter of 2024 as consumers capitalized on the $7,500 tax credit that expired on September 30, with several large automakers including GM, Ford, Kia and Hyundai reporting record-breaking BEV sales in third quarter, according to Mitchell’s latest Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report.
The 2025 third quarter edition highlights a dramatic reversal in U.S. collision claims frequency for repairable