There are challenges and benefits.
As new EV manufacturers expand into the European market, building a collision repair network involves unique challenges. Beyond complying with strict safety and environmental regulations, managing high-voltage repairs, ensuring parts availability, and maintaining consistent quality across regions, these programs must also navigate European competition law. Under these regulations, manufacturers need to give independent repair shops fair access to parts, tools, and diagnostic data, promoting a level playing field and industry-wide service accessibility.
Collaboration among stakeholders – manufacturers, collision centers, insurance companies, leasing companies, and regulators – is essential to overcome these challenges effectively. Strong partnerships ensure a more resilient repair network, improving efficiency in claims handling, expanding technical expertise, and adapting facilities for EV-specific repairs. This collaborative approach also supports compliance, drives innovation, and helps maintain competitive, high-quality repair options across the industry.
The benefits are substantial. For customers, a well-coordinated repair network lowers the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by reducing downtime and repair costs, making EV ownership more accessible. For insurers and leasing companies, streamlined repairs control costs, reduce asset downtime, and preserve vehicle value. And for collision centers, it opens new revenue streams and opportunities to lead in EV-specific services.
At Berkhof Automotive Solutions | Management & Consultancy, we specialize in helping industry stakeholders navigate these complex challenges. With our deep industry expertise, extensive network of trusted partners, and commitment to fostering collaboration across the ecosystem, we can support your collision repair program’s success from start to finish. Choosing us means leveraging a solution that ensures regulatory compliance, builds sustainable partnerships, and delivers high-quality repair services to your customers, all while reducing Total Cost of Ownership and driving long-term growth for your brand. Let us help you navigate the future of EV collision repair.
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