OEM parts remain more frequently used in EV repairs with 83% of the parts dollars represented on estimates versus 63% of parts for ICE alternatives
San Diego—Mitchell has released its Q2 2025 edition of its “Plugged In: EV Collision Insights” report, which examines the decrease in collision claims frequency for repairable battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the U.S. and increase in mild hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV) claims across North America.
It also explores how changes to government incentive programs are impacting consumer adoption of BEVs on both sides of the border.
“We’re experiencing a significant shift in the electric vehicle landscape as the number of BEV claims in the U.S. dropped for the first time last quarter by 7%,” said Ryan Mandell, Mitchell’s vice president of strategy and market intelligence. “This decline coincides with a 6% year-over-year reduction in new BEV purchases despite strong sales in early 2025.
“Meanwhile, claims for MHEVs continue to rise, reaching approximately 5% in the U.S. and 4% in Canada. That is a jump of 2% and 9% respectively over the previous quarter and 21% and 29% over the previous year.”
With U.S. federal tax incentives set to expire in September and a proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency to repeal current greenhouse gas emission regulations, consumer demand for BEVs is being tested. To boost sales, auto manufacturers have expanded BEV pricing discounts, which reached an all-time high of nearly $8,500 per vehicle in the second quarter.
Even with the market headwinds, there are more BEVs on the road today than ever before and many organizations are still betting on the long-term growth of electric propulsion. For example, Panasonic recently opened a $4 billion lithium-ion battery plant in De Soto, Kan., and plans to employ 4,000 workers by the end of 2026.
Among the report’s other notable findings:
• Total Loss Market Values: Total loss market values were relatively stable, averaging $30,172 for BEVs and $13,850 for automobiles with an internal combustion engine (ICE). That represents a decrease of approximately 2% and less than 1% respectively over the first quarter. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) also experienced a 3% decline in average total loss market value while MHEVs increased in value by close to 2%.
• Claims Severity: Average severity for repairable automobiles remains the highest for BEVs at $5,903 in the U.S. and $6,633 (CAD) in Canada. PHEVs were a close second at $5,254 and $5,916 (CAD), respectively, followed by gasoline-powered vehicles in the U.S. ($4,938) and mild hybrids in Canada ($5,742 CAD).
• Repairable Parts: Although the percentage of parts repaired on BEVs increased slightly over the previous quarter (12%), it still fell short of ICE automobiles (14%). OEM parts remain more frequently used in BEV repairs with 83% of the parts dollars on estimates for repairable vehicles designated for OEM parts versus 63% for ICE alternatives.
Download the Q2 2025 Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report for additional detail.
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