John Lewis stops insuring electric cars over repair cost fears

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According to Copart, an auction platform, around half the low-mileage electric vehicles it has salvaged have suffered minor battery damage.

The battery is also generally the most expensive part of an electric car and can account for as much as 50pc of the vehicle’s value, costing between £14,200 and £29,500.

Experts also say there is a shortage of technicians with the skills to carry out repairs. 

According to the Institute of the Motor Industry…

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