Electric Car Insurance Claims Cost 14% More Than Petrol, Diesel Vehicles

Electric vehicle (EV) owners should be aware that insurance claims for repairs are, on average, 14% more expensive than those for comparable petrol and diesel cars. This trend indicates a higher financial outlay for EV repairs through insurance.

Moreover, these average costs are observed to rise further during monsoon conditions. This suggests that specific environmental factors can exacerbate repair expenses for electric vehicles, impacting overall insurance claim values.

This information, highlighted by Livemint Money, underscores a key difference in ownership costs for EVs compared to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, particularly concerning insurance and repair expenses.

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