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Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole car

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Reuters
March 20, 2023 10:37 AM

LONDON/DETROIT -- For many electric vehicles, there is no way to repair or assess even slightly damaged battery packs after accidents, forcing insurance companies to write off cars with few miles -- leading to higher premiums and undercutting gains from going electric.

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