EV insurance
Car insurance for an electric vehicle can be more costly than regular cars, but it varies by insurer.
Is it more expensive to insure an electric car?
It can be. Car insurance for an EV may be more expensive than their fuel counterparts for a couple of reasons.
- The cost of electric vehicles are typically more expensive. This means replacing them costs more too, so your insurance premium will reflect that to mitigate their own risk.
- EVs can have higher repair costs due to specialised parts and technology. As such, the insurer will inflate the premium to ensure the cost of this labor is covered.
If you’re already going to be paying a bit extra, just because it’s an electric vehicle, then it becomes even more important to shop around and compare your options.
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Insuring Sarah’s Tesla
"Every year when I get a renewal for my car insurance, I treat it like an opening offer. In the last few years especially, insurance premiums have skyrocketed. So I will always shop around when I get the renewal to make sure I’m not paying too much. The last time I received my Tesla insurance renewal, it had increased over $100 a month. So I compared and found another insurer for the same amount I was previously paying. Every insurer prices risk differently so don’t make the mistake of thinking they’re all going to be about the same. You can potentially save a huge amount of money by shopping around! "
Best insurance for an EV
The best car insurance for your electric vehicle is going to be one that covers you for all you need at a price you’re happy to pay. To find this, here’s a few key details to check for in the product disclosure statement.
Agreed or market value: This refers to the amount your insurer will pay you if your EV is written off. Because of how pricey EVs tend to be, many preference providers who offer agreed value. This is because an agreed value policy allows you to agree on the amount the insurer will pay you if your car is totalled. If you choose market value then what you’re entitled to is at the mercy of how your car is priced according to the market at the time. It’ll account for the condition of your car, the kilometres on it and more.
Charging equipment cover: Given a lot of insurers are tailored towards fuel or hybrid cars, it can be good to look for EV specific benefits like charging equipment cover, including wall mounts and wall chargers.
Battery cover: Check that your provider covers EV batteries. This is important in the event the battery is damaged or catches fire.
Choice of repairer: This benefit allows you to choose a mechanic or smash repairer of your choosing in the event your car requires repairers. This can be handy for EV owners as it may take your insurer longer to source an EV repairer from their own network.
Once you’ve compiled a list of insurers that can meet these needs, be sure to get quotes for all of them. You’ll likely find hundreds of dollars in difference.
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I do a search for the vehicle I want a quote for and the model isn’t listed. Dead end. The vehicle is a 2016 Nissan eNV200 24kWh van.
Hi Jim,
Thanks for reaching out. Although your car model isn’t listed, you can still request for a personalised quote. Simply click the Get Quote icon on this page. You’ll be directed to the insurer’s website where you can provide the details of your vehicle.
Make sure you read each policy’s Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) to make sure you’re covered for what you need.
Regards,
James