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MAKING ELECTRIC EASY
Insure your electric car with Direct Line and get a free Zoom EV bundle.
The Zoom EV bundle includes discounts on home and public charging and discounts on parking.
One bundle per Direct Line motor policy, available to new customers only who buy between 28/10/2021 and 31/10/2022. Free bundle provided by Zoom EV for 12 months from activation and validation of Zoom EV account.
With comprehensive car insurance you’ll get
Guaranteed Hire Car
If your electric car is being fixed by one of our approved repairers following a claim, we'll get you a small hatchback to keep until it’s fixed. Alternatively, if you prefer to use your own garage or your car has been written off or stolen, you'll still get a hire car for up to 21 days in a row.
Doesn't include windscreen claims or customer-delayed claims. Hire car provided for up to seven days following our first or only payment to settle your claim.
Onward Travel
If you've been involved in a crash and can't drive your electric car because of it, we'll get you a taxi so you can still complete your journey.
Taxi booked to one destination within the UK.
Fair Claim Commitment
Unlike some other insurers, you can claim and your No Claim Discount is safe with us if the damage is caused by: potholes or poor road maintenance, theft from or of your car, being hit while parked, flood damage, hitting or being hit by an animal, or being hit by an object or debris (excluding vehicles).
Excess applies. Other insurers are not obliged to recognise or honour your NCD under this Fair Claim Commitment
If your electric car is being fixed by one of our approved repairers following a claim, we'll get you a small hatchback to keep until it’s fixed. Alternatively, if you prefer to use your own garage or your car has been written off or stolen, you'll still get a hire car for up to 21 days in a row.
Doesn't include windscreen claims or customer-delayed claims. Hire car provided for up to seven days following our first or only payment to settle your claim.
If you've been involved in a crash and can't drive your electric car because of it, we'll get you a taxi so you can still complete your journey.
Taxi booked to one destination within the UK.
Unlike some other insurers, you can claim and your No Claim Discount is safe with us if the damage is caused by: potholes or poor road maintenance, theft from or of your car, being hit while parked, flood damage, hitting or being hit by an animal, or being hit by an object or debris (excluding vehicles).
Excess applies. Other insurers are not obliged to recognise or honour your NCD under this Fair Claim Commitment
Battery cover
Your electric car’s battery, whether it’s leased or owned, is covered against theft or accidental damage. The cost of repairing or replacing the battery will be considered up to the write-off point of the vehicle.
Charge cable cover
Charging cables and your home charger are covered for accidental damage, fire and theft. You’ll also be covered should someone trip over the charge cable while charging your car at home or away from home.
How do you insure your electric car?
Insuring your electric car is as easy as insuring any other type of car. Simply click get a quote and be sure to have the following information to hand.
1. Car details
Your electric car's registration number, as well as its value, purchase date and annual mileage. If your car isn’t found, you can enter the details manually.
2. Personal details
Your address, driving licence info, previous claims and other named drivers on your policy.
3. Policy start date
An inaccurate or change in start date may affect your premium.
4. No Claim Discount
Details of any claim-free driving could reduce your premium. We may require proof.
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