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Used EV battery faults rank outside top five repair requests
A warranty provider analyzed repair requests for used electric vehicles from January 2023 to January 2026. Battery issues did not appear among the five most common faults. Standard components such as sensors and central locking systems led the list.
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A warranty provider examined repair requests for used electric vehicles between January 2023 and January 2026. Battery-related faults did not appear in the top five categories. Electrical system faults involving sensors ranked first, with an average repair request cost of £809.59.
The highest individual claim reached £3,270. Central locking mechanisms placed second at an average of £899 per request, with one claim totaling £4,057. Suspension wishbones came fourth at an average of £1,230.
Electric-specific components The on-board charger, which converts AC power from charging points to DC for the battery, was the only electric-specific item in the top five. It carried the highest average repair cost at £2,159, with one claim reaching £10,455. A 12V auxiliary battery used for everyday electrical systems ranked fifth at an average of £533.
Market growth Used battery-electric car transactions rose 45.7 percent in 2025 to 274,815 vehicles, increasing their share of the overall used-car market from 2.5 percent in 2024 to 3.5 percent. The warranty provider reported its own EV warranty sales grew 68.2 percent between 2024 and 2025.
A managing director at the firm stated that buyers should apply the same checks used for any used car and pay extra attention to charging systems.
