MAKING ELECTRIC EASY

In partnership with Zoom EV

Zoom EV is a partner company that specialises in services that make it easier to switch to an electric vehicle. You can find out all about them on their website.


  • Insure your car with us, and we’ll give you an exclusive Zoom EV bundle at no extra cost.
  • Our Zoom EV bundle includes discounts on home and public charging, and discounts on parking.

The Zoom EV bundle is available to new Direct Line customers and existing customers at renewal. Zoom EV provides each bundle for 12 months from when you create and activate a valid Zoom EV account. The bundle is subject to change.

What’s included with your insurance cover

With all our cover levels, you can benefit from our electric car bundle as well as our battery and charge cable cover.

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.

What’s included in the bundle?

Day to day savings

As part of this electric car bundle, you’ll unlock a range of discounted public charging.

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25kWh credit on your Osprey account

Rapid charging, using 100% renewable energy.

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12.5% discount on BP Pulse subscriptions

First month's subscription is free and £9 credit each month for five months for new BP Pulse customers

UK’s largest public charging network with over 9,000 charge points. For new BP Pulse customers only.

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20% off pre-booked parking including electric vehicle park

The UK’s greenest car park operator offer nationwide parking and many locations are fitted with EV chargers. You’ll be able to use your Plugsurfing charging key and BP Pulse subscription, too.

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12% off community charging sessions in the first three months

Charger Sharing is a community-led approach that helps people without a home charger. People without a charger are matched with neighbours who do via an app.

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15% off charging cables and more in Green Flag’s shop

This breakdown cover provider’s online shop offers a selection of useful car-related products, including a great range of EV charging cables.

Other electric vehicle discounts

If you’ve got off-street parking, home charging is the easiest way to stay fully-charged. Home charging options are compatible with all electric and hybrid vehicles.

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Discounted rate on EO Mini Pro 3

EO offer the smallest, smartest fast chargers on the market. Easy to manage with an app. Three-year warranty included.

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Discounted rate on Zaptec Go home charger

Norwegian-made – smart on the inside and simple on the outside. 7kW and 22kW options available with a five year warranty as standard.

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Free charging key

With the charging key and the Plugsurfing app you can get flexible access Europe’s largest network of electric vehicle charging stations.

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.

After you’ve bought your car insurance and opted-in to get the Zoom EV bundle, we'll direct you to the Zoom EV website. You’ll then be able to register and access all the benefits.

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Electric Car insurance tips and FAQs

The Zoom EV bundle is available to new Direct Line customers and existing customers at renewal. Zoom EV provides each bundle for 12 months from when you create and activate a valid Zoom EV account. The bundle is subject to change.
Zoom EV is a partner company that specialises in services that make it easier to switch to an electric vehicle. You can find out all about them on their website.
Everyone can benefit from the Zoom EV bundle. New customers can opt-in when they buy their insurance, and our existing customers can get it at renewal.

If you buy your policy online after your payment is confirmed, you’ll be directed to a webpage where you’ll find instructions on how to redeem your offer. You’ll also receive instructions on how to redeem the offer along with your policy documents, should you wish to tackle it later on.

If you renew your policy online after your payment is confirmed, you’ll be able to find instructions on how to redeem your offer in your online account.

If you buy or renew over the phone, you’ll need to follow the instructions on the insert which will be sent out with your documents. Once you have activated your Zoom EV account you’ll be given a Zoom code to access the benefits in the bundle.

You have 12 months from the date you purchased your new policy to redeem your bundle.
Yes, the offer is open to all eligible customers irrespective of what you currently drive.

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