Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Body Shop Services
Electric and hybrid vehicles require specialized knowledge and equipment for safe, proper collision repairs. At Regal Repair, our highly trained technicians understand the unique components and high-voltage systems found in these vehicles.
We provide specialized EV and hybrid collision repair using genuine parts, advanced equipment, and strict safety procedures. From body repairs to battery system inspections, our team is equipped to handle the complexities of modern electric and hybrid vehicles.
With more than a dozen certifications and a strong reputation for customer service, you can trust Regal Repair to restore your vehicle properly and help get you safely back on the road.
Why Choose Regal Repair?
- Specialized Training: Technicians trained to work with electric and hybrid vehicles.
- Safety First: Strict procedures for high-voltage electrical systems.
- Genuine Parts: Quality parts designed for your specific vehicle.
- Advanced Equipment: Specialized tools for accurate, efficient repairs.
- Comprehensive Services: Collision repairs and EV/hybrid system inspections.
Popular Electric & Hybrid Vehicles We Service:
- Tesla: Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y
- Nissan: Leaf
- Chevrolet: Bolt EV
- Toyota: Prius, Prius Prime, RAV4 Hybrid
- Honda: Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, Insight
- Ford: Mustang Mach-E, Escape Hybrid
- Hyundai: Kona Electric, Ioniq
- BMW: i3, i8, BMW 740e
- Audi: e-tron, Q5 Hybrid
- Porsche: Taycan, Panamera E-Hybrid
- Kia: Niro EV, Soul EV
- Mercedes-Benz: EQC, GLC 350e
- Jaguar: I-PACE
- Volkswagen: e-Golf, ID.4
And many more...
If your electric or hybrid vehicle has experienced a collision or requires bodywork, trust our experts to restore it to its optimal condition. Schedule an appointment with us today to experience top-tier service tailored for the modern automotive era.
What's actually different about repairing an EV
An electric vehicle isn't a gas car with a different engine. The high-voltage system, the
battery pack, and the way the body is built all change what a collision repair involves — and
a shop that treats it like any other car is a problem. Here's what changes.
1
The high-voltage system comes down first
Before anyone touches the body, the high-voltage system is de-energized and locked out — the
service disconnect is pulled and the system is left for the manufacturer-specified period so
the capacitors fully discharge. Only then does work begin, with insulated tools and rated
protective equipment.
This isn't optional and it isn't quick. A shop that skips it is risking your car and its own
technicians.
2
The battery pack gets inspected, not assumed
Any impact to the underbody — a kerb, road debris, a low obstacle — can damage the pack
enclosure without leaving a mark you'd notice. Manufacturers specify inspection after certain
impacts for that reason.
This matters more than it sounds: an assumed-damaged pack is often what turns a repairable
car into an insurance write-off.
3
A suspect pack changes where the car is stored
A damaged lithium-ion pack can experience a thermal event hours or even days after the
collision. Industry guidance is to keep a vehicle with a suspected pack issue outdoors, a set
distance from buildings and other vehicles, and monitored.
If your EV has taken a significant underbody hit, don't park it in your garage while you
decide what to do. Leave it outside and away from the house.
4
On many EVs, the battery is structural
The pack isn't just bolted underneath — on a growing number of models it's part of the
structure. That restricts what can be sectioned or straightened near it, and some
manufacturers prohibit certain repairs in that zone outright.
Heat is also limited near the pack, which rules out techniques that are routine on a gas car.
5
The body is a mix of materials
EVs lean heavily on aluminum, ultra-high-strength steel and large single-piece castings to
offset battery weight. Each is repaired differently, several can't be heated, and some
castings are replace-only rather than repairable.
Aluminum also has to be worked in a bay isolated from steel, or embedded particles cause
corrosion months later.
6
More sensors means more recalibration
EVs generally carry more cameras, radar and ultrasonic sensors than comparable gas cars, and
many of them live in the front fascia and windshield. Removing a bumper on an EV is usually
a calibration job as well as a body job.
Skipping it leaves lane keeping, adaptive cruise and automatic braking reading the road
incorrectly.
One thing to get right before we even see it
Most EVs must be moved on a flatbed. Towing with two wheels on the ground can
damage the drive units, because the motors keep turning and generating. If you're arranging a
tow, say the vehicle is electric — and if you'd rather not deal with it, our pickup service
handles it.
What this means for your timeline
EV repairs generally take longer than the equivalent job on a gas car, and it's worth knowing
why rather than being surprised: the high-voltage shutdown and restart procedures take time on
both ends, battery inspection adds a step, calibration adds another, and EV-specific parts are
more prone to backorder.
We'll give you a realistic date at the estimate rather than an optimistic one, and tell you the
same day if a part delays it.
EV or hybrid damage? Send us photos and we'll tell you what it needs.