Mixed-methods research analyzes why battery electric vehicles incur higher repair costs than internal combustion engine vehicles, indicating potential for improvement.
After a surge between 2019 and 2023, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) registrations declined in 2024, with customers facing the expiry of state subsidies. In addition, actual studies showed, that the repair costs of BEVs are considerably higher than that of classic Internal Combustion Engine vehicles (ICEV). This research aims to answer the question, why BEVs require higher repair costs than ICEVs, while having a lower technical complexity drivetrain and requiring less maintenance. Focusing on the research question, a mixed-methods approach is used combining a secondary analysis based on recent studies of insurance companies and road assistances. The study describes the technical differences between BEVs and ICEVs and analyses their maintenance and repair strategy. Regarding practical and managerial implications, the results could help BEV manufacturers to enhance their product and maintenance strategies. This study could support decision-makers to better understand the BEV market.
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Norbert Schreier (2026) studied this question.
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