Temporary electric car insurance gives you a way to get short-term, flexible cover for your EV without the commitment that comes with annual insurance.
- Cover from one hour to 28 days
- Cover for all types of cars
- Cover for drivers aged 19+
- Easy pressure-free quotes
- Protect the car owner’s No Claims Bonus
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A guide to temporary electric car insurance
Electric cars and hybrids are becoming more popular all the time and this means that many people are looking for cover for electric vehicles that’s flexible and affordable. This is where temporary electric car insurance is ideal. You can get cover for an electric car for only the period of time you require, without any long-term commitment.
To get temporary electric car insurance quotes now, simply click the green button. You can find out more information about this type of cover below, including the benefits and the types of cover that are available.
Did you know?
You can get temporary electric car insurance for as little as one hour or as much as 28 days.
The benefits of temporary electric car insurance
Temporary car insurance is a very simple. It works much the same as regular car insurance in that you pick the level of cover you want for things like road risks and breakdown cover, except unlike regular car insurance, you can pay on a flexible basis that cover you only for the period of time you require.
What types of cover are available?
The main types of cover available for temporary electric car insuranc are:
- Road risks – This includes things like accidental damage and damage to other road users’ cars. You can choose from third party and comprehensive cover, with comprehensive cover providing the most protection for your own car.
- Out of charge recovery – If your car were to run out of charge, then you’d be recovered at the roadside and taken to the nearest garage or charging point.
- Charging equipment cover – You can also choose to get charging equipment cover with many insurance providers, which will cover things like your charging cables and wallbox.
- Courtesy car – A courtesy car if your car were to break down is a type of cover that most insurers provide too.
- Legal protection – If you were to be involved in an incident where you were facing legal action from another road user or member of the public, this type of cover would protect you.
Some of the cover options mentioned above will not be available in all policies or with all providers, so always be sure to check the details of your cover.
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How much does temporary electric car insurance cost?
How much you’ll pay for temporary electric car insurance depends on things like:
- Your age
- The make, model and total value of your car (including the battery value)
- The level of cover you take out
- Your location
- How secure your car is
- The length of the policy
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What are the best ways to save money on temporary electric car insurance?
You can save money on temporary electric car insurance in the following ways:
- Get a lower level of cover – You can opt for a more basic, third party only policy that provides minimal protection for your own car if you want to save money.
- Get a more modest vehicle – EVs vary in price a lot, just like regular cars, so if you want to save money on your insurance then it’s not a bad idea to opt for a more modest vehicle.
- Get a lot of quotes – Getting quotes from several different insurance providers is always recommended when you’re getting any type of vehicle insurance.
Get temporary electric car insurance quotes now
To get tailored temporary electric car insurance quotes now, simply click the green button.
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How long does temporary electric car insurance last?
This depends on how long you want it to. You can choose to get temporary cover for an electric car from one hour up to 28 days.
Is electric car insurance more expensive?
Due to higher repair costs and the fact that electric cars are typically more expensive than petrol and diesel cars, insurance does usually work out more expensive.
How long does it take to get temporary cover?
Only a matter of minutes. You can get quotes very quickly and easily by clicking the green button and once you’ve made your decision and made the payment for your cover, your insurance documents will be sent to you immediately via email.
How much does it cost?
How much you pay will depend on the type of electric car you’re insuring as well as things like your age, driving history and location.
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