Repair costs for Teslas with new manufacturing technology: A financial expert sheds light on the impact on insurance costs.

Repair costs for Teslas with new manufacturing technology: A financial expert sheds light on the impact on insurance costs.

According to a report by efahrer.chip.de, Tesla is now using the giga-casting process to speed up production. This process means that large body parts are cast in one piece, rather than many small individual parts. This eliminates the need for small-scale repairs and, in the event of an accident, it is no longer necessary to replace an entire section; instead, it is sufficient to replace the large casting.

However, this new manufacturing technology could lead to repair problems, especially in terms of insurance costs. It remains to be seen whether the giga-casting process will make repairing Teslas unaffordable. Several car manufacturers are also planning to use this manufacturing technology, which will further increase the relevance of repair costs for insurance companies.

In addition to the already known problems when repairing electric cars, such as expensive sheet metal damage due to the built-in electronics, the introduction of the giga-casting process could bring with it further cost problems. The replacement of large components or complex special welding could lead to additional costs.

It is therefore crucial to know the results of Thatcham Research's research to calculate the potential impact on the market, consumer and industry. If fears that the giga-casting process will make repairs to Tesla vehicles unaffordable come true, this could have a significant impact on electric car insurance costs. However, it remains to be seen whether insurance companies can be reassured by this development.