Average repair costs for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) fell in February, according to the latest data insights report from Gecko Risk.
The analysis shows that repair costs decreased across all five tracked manufacturers during the month, with several brands experiencing notable reductions compared with January. The shift comes alongside a wider drop in parts costs and seasonal changes in repair activity.
Data within the report indicates that parts costs dropped by more than 10% month-on-month. According to Gecko Risk, this reflects a seasonal trend seen over the past five years, where early-year repair backlogs begin to clear, improving parts availability and reducing costs. Labour and paint costs remained largely stable between January and February.
The report also highlights developments in the UK electric vehicle market. In February 2026, 23,587 new battery electric vehicles were registered, representing an increase of just over five per cent compared with the same month last year.
Despite the year-on-year growth, BEVs accounted for 24.2% of total new car registrations in February, which remains below the UK’s 2026 zero emission vehicle mandate target of 33%. Analysts suggest the figure may change once March registration data is released, as new vehicle registrations typically rise with the introduction of the latest number plate.
Manufacturer rankings also shifted during February, with Tesla returning to the top position for new BEV registrations. Ford, Skoda, Volkswagen and Kia completed the top five manufacturers.
Separate data referenced in the report also highlights positive indicators for electric vehicle longevity. Testing results from more than 8,000 EV batteries in 2025 found average battery health above 95%, while vehicles with more than 100,000 miles recorded battery capacity between 88% and 95%.