[catnipman]

"As I understand it, the battery is actually integrated into the chassis......at least I’m pretty sure that’s how teslas are designed."

indeed ... pretty much the standard for all EVs ... they're called skateboard chassis ... and generally, even a fender-bender totals those things ...

[V_TWIN]

It ain’t prime time for battery cars......and more than likely never will be

[Bshaw]

[... and generally, even a fender-bender totals those things ... “

Some insurance companies are refusing to ensure them, post-accident.