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Everything you expect from your standard car insurance cover is included in an electric car policy. But you may get additional features too.
Exactly what these features are can differ from provider to provider, but we’ve listed a few common ones below. To see what you're covered for, give your policy documents a check.
When comparing the cost to insure a brand new electric car against the cost of insuring a brand new petrol/diesel car, insurance for an EV comes in around 36% more expensive***.
| Vehicle type | Average cost** |
|---|---|
|
Tesla Model Y average
|
£1,401
|
|
Audi Q4 e-tron average
|
£846
|
|
Polestar 2 average
|
£786
|
***Confused.com data Q1 2024.
Electric car insurance costs £910*** on average. But there are a variety of factors that determine what you pay for your policy, so exactly what you pay may differ.
You may find that you pay more than this. And there are a few reasons why:
Most electric cars have only been available on the market for a few years. This makes them more expensive to buy, and can also make them expensive to insure.
EVs have more specialist parts compared to hybrid or petrol/diesel cars. They may also require specialist servicing - leading to an increase in the cost of your electric car insurance policy.
But you might find you pay less. There are reasons for this too:
Get a quote now to see exactly what you'll pay for your cover.
Just like a diesel or petrol car, the car insurance group your car falls into will depend on the make and model.
Because many electric cars have specialist parts and are expensive to repair, you can expect to find electric cars among the higher insurance groups.
Generally, the higher the group, the more your car insurance will cost. You can find out what group your electric car is in by visiting the Thatcham group checker.
To give you an idea, we’ve summarised the groups for 5 of the top selling electric cars in the UK. The groups shown cover all specifications and years of each model:
| Make and Model | Group |
|---|---|
|
BMW I3
|
21 - 29
|
|
Nissan Leaf
|
21 - 28
|
|
Renault ZOE
|
14 - 25
|
|
Tesla Model S
|
50
|
|
Volkswagen E-Golf
|
19 - 26
|
9/50
Recovery to a charge point
Breakdown cover
Courtesy car cover
Windscreen cover
"Not all providers specialise in electric car insurance, but you can still get cover for your electric car. Make sure your policy includes cover for charging cables and your battery. Even if you lease your battery from a separate company, it's best to have it covered as part of your policy."
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Covers you if you use your car for work, including travelling between offices or across the country.
Lets you prove you’re a safe driver, and save money on your policy, even if you’re inexperienced or seen as high risk.
Yes, you can transfer your existing car insurance policy to an electric car. This is provided your insurer can cover the make and model of the vehicle you are transferring your policy to.
You must contact your provider to transfer your policy, doing this is likely to change the cost of your insurance. It's worth checking your policy covers everything you need it to.
If it doesn't, you can consider cancelling - but you may incur a cancellation fee. You'll then be able to compare quotes to find a policy that suits your needs.
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Page last reviewed: 26 June 2024
Reviewed by: Louise Thomas
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