Gap Between EV and Gas Car Repair Costs Hits Record Low in Canada

According to Mitchell’s EV Collision Insights report for Q2 2026, the repair cost gap between battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and gas cars in Canada narrowed to a record low of $1,234. BEVs averaged $6,645 per repairable claim, compared to $5,411 for gas vehicles. Plug-in hybrids and mild hybrids averaged $6,227 and $6,080 respectively. The study highlights that BEVs rely on OEM parts for 85% of parts costs versus 61% for gas cars, and higher total-loss frequency in BEVs is bringing repair costs closer across powertrains. However, Canada-U.S. tariffs and the ongoing USMCA review could increas

• Canada BEV vs gas repair cost gap: $1,234 in Q2 2026
• Average repairable claim cost: BEV $6,645; gas $5,411
• OEM parts account for 85% of BEV parts cost, 61% for gas cars

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