What does a battery insurance policy cover?

Standard coverage includes empty battery breakdowns in the UK, over-the-air (OTA) updates, accidental damage, fire or theft to the battery, charging cables, wall boxes, and adapters. This is particularly important as while the price of precious metals increases, so too will the rate of theft.

Can a collision damage a battery?

A collision may not automatically damage the battery, and even if the unit is damaged, this does not mean repair will be impossible. Borgnis pointed out that a lot of manufacturers are becoming more conscious of battery placement, so that in the event of a small incident, the integrity of the component will not be compromised.

Does LV= offer a purpose-built car insurance policy?

Enter purpose-built policies, such as LV=’s electric-car insurance which was launched in 2019 in the UK. Standard coverage includes empty battery breakdowns in the UK, over-the-air (OTA) updates, accidental damage, fire or theft to the battery, charging cables, wall boxes, and adapters.

What happens if a battery runs out?

Any damage to the separator inside the batteries can cause an internal short circuit with a high probability of Thermal Runaway. Once a cell has experienced thermal runaway and fire, it is very difficult to put out; practically until the battery runs out, it can continue to burn, unless very large amounts of extinguishing water are used.