Story no.195InternationalOngoing·Used cars and prices +3·Notable· Several countries (7)·1 Nov → 6 Nov·19 facts · 29 art.

A series of international publications in early November 2026 highlights the costs and repair difficulties of electric vehicles, particularly after accidents, with a global study citing around 20% extra cost compared to a combustion vehicle and questions about the repairability of integrated cell-to-pack batteries. This finding applies to all markets, where electric after-sales becomes a cost and repair access issue. However, sub-events show different national angles: China focuses on warranties, out-of-warranty costs, and pack replacement; Italy on prices or repairs deemed excessively complex; Spain on the paint surcost linked to high voltage; while France sees Renault extend its reconditioned parts offering to electrics. Other isolated cases, in Bulgaria or Croatia, illustrate high bills after specific damage.