The UK's car parc is changing fast. With electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerating, the automotive industry is facing a new frontier but not everyone is ready for it.
The EV Challenge: More Than Just New Motors
EVs may look similar to their combustion-engine counterparts, but under the bonnet lies a completely different story:
Battery systems and high-voltage architecture present serious safety and cost challenges
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) require precision calibration after even minor impacts
Specialist parts and labour are driving up repair times and costs
A growing skills gap means not all bodyshops, or assessors, are equipped
Why Independent EV Assessors Are Critical
Too often, we see decisions made without sufficient insight into the nuances of EV damage:
Premature total loss decisions that could have been avoided
Overestimated repairs due to lack of technical understanding
Missed safety risks when key components are assumed to be unaffected
The Laird Difference: Modern Tools, Human Expertise
EVs demand a modern approach. That's why Laird combines deep vehicle knowledge with digital tools and AI-powered platforms.
The Bottom Line
EVs are here to stay. Now more than ever, accurate, independent, EV-competent assessment is not a luxury - it's a necessity.
