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HISTORICAL FACTS: Concerns first electric vehicle could be your last | History Defined

Experts say there are a number of barriers in the EV market, including a lack of spare parts. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Soaring insurance premiums are among the challenges facing drivers who want to switch from a conventional car to an electric vehicle, an inquiry has been told.

As costs rise insurers are "opting for write-offs rather than repairs" because of limited access to spare parts and a shortage of mechanics, national president of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association Christopher Jones said in Canberra on Friday.

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