Recommendation 34

We expect data on EV safety and the cost of repairs to improve as the EV market matures, and help lower insurance premiums. However, consumers understandably need clarity and reassurance about the safety of new technologies in order to confidently choose EVs. As we set out in Chapter 5, greater regulatory certainty over batteries is needed to support industry and waste management facilities—this should also provide added certainty for consumers and the insurance industry.