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Mitchell Reports Record BEV Collision Claims Frequency in Q3

December 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Electric vehicle collision claims rebound as expiring U.S. government tax incentives drive record sales.

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) collision claims frequency reached an all-time high of 3.21% in the third quarter of 2025, rebounding after dropping for the first time in the second quarter, according to Mitchell’s latest Plugged-In: EV Collision Insights report released today.

The surge coincided with record BEV sales driven by expiring government tax incentives. In Canada, BEV claims jumped to 4.91%, a year-over-year increase of 24%.

“We’re witnessing the immediate impact of policy changes on BEV adoption and collision claim trends in both the U.S. and

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