Electric Vehicle Insurance

No. A standard car insurance policy can be sufficient to cover you for taking your Electric Vehicle (EV) out on the road, as the risk factors involved in driving an EV can be the same as driving a non-EV. While it is not compulsory to have specialist insurance for electric vehicles, it will cover you for some specific features of an EV. GoSkippy’s EV cover offers coverage for EV-specific items such as, your EV charging cable, your EV battery and wall box.

GoSkippy car insurance cover is 5 star Defaqto rated, and our EV cover has all the benefits of our standard policy but also includes:

• Cover for your EV charging cable,
• Battery and wall box.
• Access to ZoomEV’s* bundle, so you can feel like a true EV VIP.

*You will need to register for ZoomEV access. You will receive the details for this via email the day after the start date of your policy.

While GoSkippy EV cover provides all the benefits of our standard policy plus the EV extras, it does not come with roadside breakdown cover, legal expenses cover, personal injury and accidental death cover or vehicle assist replacement vehicle cover.  You can add these on to your policy as optional extras.

The GoSkippy EV Benefits Bundle connects you to discounts on the essential services you need to run your EV in your first year of ownership. You’ll be given access to 12 months of EV Benefits as part of your GoSkippy EV Insurance.

• Public charging: Offers on public charging across the UK with leading charging providers.
• Home Charger Discounts: For people with off-street parking, home charging is the easiest way to stay fully charged. Home charging options are compatible with all EVs, include warranties and have payment plans available.
• EV Parking Discounts: Discount on nationwide parking with many locations fitted with EV charging points.
• Charging Cable Discounts: Get a discount on the purchase of premium charging cables with multiple types and lengths available.
• Home Energy: Access to green cost-effective energy plans available for EV drivers.
• Charger Sharing: A community-led solution which helps people without a home charger to charge conveniently.

You can find out more about the ZoomEv Package here. The Benefits in the Bundle last for 12 months from the time you subscribe.

For the ins and outs of our EV Benefits Bundle, read Zoom’s full Terms and conditions here.

If you need help signing up to the Bundle, call the Zoom EV team on 01565 818 606.