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To: eastexsteve

From what l read the inflated rates are due to the repair costs of what would be minor accident for an ICE vehicle. A $1200 fender bender can cost 4-5 times that in an EV because the battery is spread across the entire car.


22 posted on 02/14/2026 6:57:44 AM PST by gibsonguy
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To: gibsonguy
From what l read the inflated rates are due to the repair costs of what would be minor accident for an ICE vehicle. A $1200 fender bender can cost 4-5 times that in an EV because the battery is spread across the entire car.

When a deer ran into my Mustang, I thought the $2,700 repair to the right fender was pretty outrageous. And yes, the deer hit me, and lived to run off. But, I guess Mustangs don't count because they're gas powered, LOL.

23 posted on 02/14/2026 2:49:44 PM PST by eastexsteve
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