Electric car insurance plans at just ₹238/month*
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Up to 90% Discount*
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11,000+ Network Garages*
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AI-Assisted Claims via Self-i*
Electric Car Insurance
Electric car insurance is specialised protection made just for electric vehicles. What makes it different is that it covers unique parts like your expensive battery, charging equipment and electric motor. This becomes really important because electric cars need different care than regular petrol cars. Your battery alone can cost lakhs to replace, but regular EV insurance simply won't cover such expensive parts.
Think about everyday situations, like a small accident or your charging cable getting damaged. Sometimes your car might need specialised parts that are more expensive than regular car parts. Even minor repairs can cost more because electric cars need trained technicians and special equipment. Without proper EV insurance, these routine maintenance needs can become unexpectedly costly.
This is exactly why IndusInd General Insurance (formerly Reliance General Insurance) offers specialised coverage for electric car owners like you. Our policy covers your battery, charger and provides instant roadside assistance add-ons designed specifically for electric vehicles. Plus, with our Self-i app, you can file claims instantly from anywhere, making the entire process smooth and easy.
Why Choose Us?
IndusInd General Insurance understands that electric cars need special protection different from regular petrol cars. We offer comprehensive coverage designed specifically for electric vehicles with unique features like battery protection, charging equipment coverage and specialised roadside assistance to keep you driving easily.
13+ Add-On Covers*
Extra protection that fits your car
Up to 3 Years Coverage*
Get multi-year plans without yearly renewal hassle
Video Claims Feature*
File claims quickly using Self-i app
24/7 Customer Assistance*
Get help anytime, day or night
Why Should I Buy EV Insurance?
Legal Requirement
The Motor Vehicle Act 1988 requires every car owner in India to have at least third-party insurance coverage. There is no exception to this rule when it comes to electric cars. Without proper EV insurance, you can face fines up to ₹2,000 and serious legal trouble. So, having proper insurance coverage is not just smart thinking - it is absolutely necessary to lawfully operate a vehicle on any and all highways in India.
Accident Protection
Just like regular cars, your electric car can face accidents or get stolen anytime. What makes it different is that electric cars cost much more to repair and replace than petrol cars. If you have the right EV insurance, these unplanned costs won't affect you at all, and you can get back on the road quickly without worrying about money.
Battery Coverage
Your electric car's battery is its most valuable and expensive part, often costing several lakhs to replace. Regular car insurance covers battery damage from accidents or natural disasters, but it won’t protect against power surges, battery ageing or overcharging.. That's exactly why specialised EV insurance becomes essential to protect this expensive component and other unique electric parts that need special care and attention.
Safe Driving
Driving without insurance means constant worry about expensive repair costs and potential accidents every day. With EV insurance, you can enjoy your eco-friendly ride without any tension or fear. When you know that costly fixes are covered, you can focus on driving instead of thinking about how much they might cost and the financial burden.
Types of IndusInd Electric Car Insurance
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Comprehensive Car Insurance
Your electric car is parked outside when a heavy tree branch suddenly falls and cracks your windshield. Now what happens to you? Comprehensive insurance becomes your complete safety net that covers both fixing your own vehicle and paying for any damage to other people's property. Most car owners pick this type because it handles everything from car accidents to stolen vehicles.
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Pay As You Drive Insurance
You only drive your electric car on weekends for short trips around your city – So, why pay a flat rate for insurance when you can save on pay-per-use premium rates? Pay-as-you-drive insurance lets you choose your yearly driving distance anywhere from 2,500 to 10,500 kilometres* based on how much you actually drive. Plus, you also get an extra 125 kilometres as a safety buffer for any unexpected journeys you might take.
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Third-Party Car Insurance
Imagine you accidentally bump into someone's car at a red light. When this happens, the law requires you to have third-party insurance that pays for damage you cause to others. This policy protects you from having to pay lots of money and keeps you out of legal issues. Since you drive an electric vehicle, we provide you with reliable third-party insurance that makes sure you always follow the law and stay protected.
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Own Damage Car Insurance
Sometimes you only want insurance that protects your own car. Own damage EV insurance works perfectly when you have already bought third-party coverage. This plan covers fixing your car, replacing your battery and paying repair costs after accidents or natural disasters hit. We designed this standalone coverage specifically for electric car owners who want targeted protection for just their own vehicle.
Inclusions and Exclusions of Electric Car Insurance
Inclusions
Natural Disasters and Accidents: Your EV insurance protects you when earthquakes, floods, storms or accidents damage your vehicle completely.
Road Accident Protection: If you crash into another car or object, your insurance will pay for all repair costs.
Transportation Damage Coverage: Your policy covers damage that happens while moving your car by train, truck, ship or elevator systems.
Fire and Theft Protection: Insurance pays for repairs or replacement if your electric car gets stolen, burns, or explodes unexpectedly
Third-Party Liability Coverage: When you accidentally damage someone else's property or hurt them, your EV insurance handles all legal costs.
Battery and Technical Issues: Your policy covers power surges during charging, electrical breakdowns and mechanical failures in your electric vehicle.
Exclusions
Normal Wear and Tear: Insurance won't pay for regular ageing, rust, worn tyres or other damage from normal daily use.
Misuse of Vehicle: If you use your car for racing, commercial purposes or illegal activities, insurance won't cover damages.
Unlicensed or Drunk Driving: Accidents caused by drivers without valid licenses or under the influence of alcohol aren't covered at all
Unauthorised Modifications and Repairs: Damage from using non-genuine parts, unauthorised service centres or installing unapproved electrical equipment isn't covered.
Manufacturing Defects and Maintenance: Known factory defects, regular servicing costs, warranty repairs and normal maintenance expenses aren't included in coverage.
War and Nuclear Damage: Insurance excludes all damage caused by wars, nuclear accidents, radioactive materials or similar dangerous events completely.
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Add-ons for Electric Car Insurance
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EV Battery Protection
Your electric car's battery is the most expensive part, costing several lakhs to replace completely. During the monsoons, water can damage the battery, and power spikes during charging can damage the insides. This add-on covers complete battery repair or replacement costs, protecting your biggest investment from unexpected expenses that could otherwise drain your savings entirely.
Electric Motor Protect
The electric motor makes your car run silently and needs specialised parts when it breaks down. Water exposure or overheating can damage these complex electronic components, making repairs extremely expensive. Finding replacement parts becomes difficult because they're specialised components. This add-on covers all motor repair costs, keeping your car running without forcing you to pay lakhs from your pocket.
EV Charger Cover
On average, home charging stations cost upwards of ₹50,000 to install and are essential for daily charging needs. Lightning strikes can destroy the equipment, while thieves target expensive charging cables because they're valuable. This add-on pays for repairing or replacing damaged charging equipment, ensuring you maintain convenient home charging without worrying about expensive replacement costs that regular insurance never covers.
Nil Depreciation
This cover pays the full amount for all damaged parts without reducing money for age or usage. When your electric car gets damaged in accidents, you receive complete payment for replacing parts. No depreciation means no financial loss on your claim amount ever.
Pay As You Drive
Your EV insurance cost depends on how much you actually drive your electric car each year. This smart option works great for people who drive less frequently or only for weekend trips. You can choose packages ranging from 2,500 to 10,500 kilometres* and save money on unused coverage effectively.
Return to Invoice
If someone steals your electric car or it gets completely destroyed in an accident, you get back every rupee originally paid. This includes the showroom price plus all taxes and registration fees you paid when buying. You never lose any money from your original purchase amount.
Engine Protection
Water can damage your car's electrical systems during floods or heavy rain situations, causing expensive repair bills. This cover pays all costs for fixing damaged electrical components when water problems happen. It protects your car's complex electrical systems from water-related damage completely.
Car Tyre Protection
Driving on rough roads can easily damage your electric car's tyres during regular use and long trips. This cover pays for buying new tyres when they get cut or punctured on difficult roads. Electric car tyres are specialised and more expensive to replace than regular ones.
Key & Lock Replacement
Losing your electric car's smart keys costs thousands of rupees to replace due to advanced electronic systems. This cover pays for making new keys and reprogramming smart keys. You should also note that electric car keys are more expensive than regular car keys.
Consumable Expenses
Small repair items like special fluids and electronic components always add extra money to your electric car repair bills. This cover pays for all these consumable items that mechanics use during any repair work. Electric cars need specialised consumable parts for repairs.
RIM Protection
Your electric car's stylish alloy wheels can get badly damaged from hitting potholes and rough roads. This cover pays to fix or replace damaged wheel rims that normal EV insurance policies never cover. Alloy wheels are expensive and important for your car's performance and looks.
Roadside Assistance
When your electric car suddenly stops working during trips, getting specialised help becomes extremely difficult and expensive everywhere. We offer 24-hour emergency help like specialised towing and on-spot repairs wherever you get stuck. We help get your car back in working condition so you can take it to the nearest garage and get your EV repaired. This cover is especially useful since electric cars need trained technicians for proper assistance.
Personal Belongings
It protects your valuable belongings kept inside the car. This is because valuable items like expensive laptops and smartphones can easily get stolen from your parked electric car. So we reimburse you for personal items worth more than ₹5,000* that get stolen from your EV car.
Daily Allowance Benefit
When your electric car stays in a repair garage for more than three days, you need other transport options. That’s why we give you a daily cash payout for using other vehicles during the repair time. It helps cover extra travel costs when your car is getting fixed.
EMI Protection Cover
If your electric car needs very long repairs, you still have to keep paying your monthly loan EMIs. This cover pays your loan EMIs when repairs take more than 21, 42, or 63 days* to finish completely. It prevents financial stress during extended repair periods for your vehicle.
No Claim Bonus Retention
Making even one insurance claim usually means losing your no-claim bonus discount on future insurance payments completely. This cover lets you keep your discount benefits even after making a claim during the year. We cover up to 2 claims per year* under this add-on. You maintain your hard-earned discount benefits as always while still getting coverage under your EV car insurance.
Electrical Accessories Cover
Extra electrical items like powerful music systems and advanced GPS devices can get damaged or stolen easily. This cover protects additional electrical accessories that your standard insurance policy doesn't cover at all. If your electric car has expensive electronic accessories installed after purchase, it’s a good cover to have.
Non-Electrical Accessories Cover
Custom items like special seat covers and protective accessories can get damaged or stolen from your car. This cover protects non-electrical accessories like decorative pieces and upgrades completely. It covers all additional accessories you've added to your electric car after purchase.
Geo Extension Cover
This special cover lets you legally drive your electric car in nearby countries like Nepal during holidays. Your insurance policy works properly in 6 neighbouring countries* during exciting cross-border trips. We cover Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. International travel becomes possible with proper insurance coverage extending beyond Indian borders.
How to Buy/Renew IndusInd Electric Car Insurance
At IndusInd General Insurance (formerly Reliance General Insurance), you can easily buy and renew your EV car insurance plan either through our website or via the Self-i app. All you need to do is enter your name, mobile number, and car registration number to get started. Then, once you've decided on a car insurance policy, complete the KYC process, pay online and get your policy instantly via email.
Renewals are even quicker – Just enter your policy number, click renew and pay! You can also do this on our app by tapping on 'InstaRenew".
Third-Party Electric Car Insurance Premium Rates
The government sets third-party EV insurance premiums depending on motor capacity. These standard rates apply to all insurance companies across India, ensuring you pay fair and transparent prices for mandatory legal coverage that protects others on the road.
Battery Capacity | 1-Year Premium | 3-Year Premium |
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Up to 30 kW | ₹1,780 | ₹5,543 |
30 kW to 65 kW | ₹2,904 | ₹9,044 |
Above 65 kW | ₹6,712 | ₹20,907 |
Disclaimer: Third-party car insurance premiums are decided and set by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) every year and are subject to change. Always check the IRDAI's official Gazette publications to get up-to-date information on the current year's premium rates.
How to Claim Electric Car Insurance
Cashless Claims
Report Immediately: Call us within 24 hours and register your EV insurance claim through the Self-i app.
Garage Inspection: Take your electric car to our network garage where our surveyor will check all damage.
Digital Survey: Use the Self-i app for live video inspection or upload clear photos of your car damage.
Document Review: Submit all required claim papers and wait 7 days for our team to approve your request.
Direct Payment: We pay the garage directly after repairs, while you only pay deductible amounts.
Reimbursement Claims
Quick Notification: Inform IndusInd General Insurance about your electric car damage, theft or total loss within 24 hours.
Choose Garage: Visit any garage you prefer for electric car repairs and keep all bills and receipts safely.
Online Registration: Register your claim on our website and upload the completed claim form with supporting documents.
Submit Papers: Upload your car registration, insurance policy, driving license, police report and all repair bills online.
Bank Transfer: After claim approval, we transfer the full claim amount directly into your personal bank account.
Disclaimer: For precise claim-related information, please refer to our policy documents or get in touch with our customer helpline
Key Takeaway
Electric car ownership in India is growing rapidly. India recorded 99,004 electric car sales in 2024, and total electric vehicle sales crossed 2 million units with 24% growth. This growth shows that more people are choosing eco-friendly cars every day, making proper insurance more important than ever.
As electric cars become popular, protecting your expensive investment becomes very important. For example, an EV car's battery costs about as much as your car, so if it does get damaged, you’ll be looking at a steep bill – around ₹3 lakh -₹7 lakh*. Regular insurance simply won't cover such expensive parts. That's exactly why you need special protection designed just for electric vehicles.
At IndusInd General Insurance (formerly Reliance General Insurance), we understand your electric car needs better than anyone else. We offer complete protection for your battery, charging equipment and electric motor with add-ons at just ₹238 per month*.
When problems happen, we make everything easy for you through our simple process. Use our Self-i app to file claims instantly from anywhere, and our 11,000+ network garages* across India ensure you get help wherever you travel. We offer cashless repairs, so you never worry about paying huge bills upfront.
Whether you drive daily or just on weekends, our Pay-As-You-Drive option saves money based on your actual usage. From battery protection to roadside assistance, we cover everything that makes electric car ownership safe and easy for you.
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FAQs for Electric Car Insurance
How much does EV car insurance cost?
IndusInd General Insurance offers EV insurance starting at just ₹238 per month*, making it very affordable for everyone. The final price changes based on several important factors that affect your premium calculation. Your car's value, age, driving experience and city location all play a role in determining the cost. Expensive cars need comprehensive plans that cost more, and younger drivers in high-risk areas pay higher premiums with additional add-ons.
What documents are required for EV car insurance?
When you apply for IndusInd electric car insurance, gather your car registration certificate, a valid driving license, a PAN card and an Aadhaar card first. If you are renewing your existing policy, you will also need to bring your previous insurance policy documents for verification. New car buyers must also show the store receipt and temporary registration papers to complete the process. To avoid claim denial, keep all papers digital and clear for easy online submission.
What discounts are available on electric car insurance?
IndusInd General Insurance provides up to 90% discount* on EV insurance, helping you save significant money on premiums. You earn no-claim bonus discounts for every claim-free year up to 50%, plus get anti-theft device discounts up to 2.5% every year and voluntary deductible savings automatically.
At the same time, our pay-as-you-drive plans offer usage-based savings for low-mileage drivers. We also extend group insurance benefits and loyalty discounts to reward our existing customers with better rates.
Disclaimer: These discount percentages are subject to change based on the age of the vehicle, vehicle make and model, and your chosen plan options. You can always contact us to ensure you have the most up-to-date information on your applicable discount percentages.
Can I get insurance for used electric cars?
Yes, we provide comprehensive insurance coverage for used electric cars at competitive rates that fit your budget. The premium amount depends entirely on your car's current market value, age and overall mechanical condition during assessment. Older electric cars generally cost less to insure annually, though they may come with some limited coverage options available. The battery's health condition becomes extremely important for used electric car insurance approval and affects your final pricing decisions significantly.
What features should I look for when buying EV car insurance?
When selecting EV insurance, prioritise essential features like -
- Comprehensive battery protection cover, electric motor insurance and charging equipment coverage first.
- Then check for our extensive cashless garage network availability, quick claim settlement process and user-friendly mobile app support for convenience.
- Important add-on options include nil depreciation cover, return-to-invoice protection and flexible pay-as-you-drive plans for savings.
- Choose a proven high claim settlement ratio and reliable 24/7 customer support for electric vehicle emergencies.
Disclaimer: *T&C apply. For more details on risk factors, terms conditions, brochure and exclusions, please read the policy wording and CIS carefully before concluding a sale. Details mentioned here are for the product- Reliance Private Car Package Policy. UIN: IRDAN103RP0010V02100001; Reliance Private Car Policy – Bundled, UIN: IRDAN103RP0007V02201819; Reliance Private Car Policy- Standalone Own Damage UIN- IRDAN103RP0001V01201920; "A" Policy for Act Liability Insurance ( Pc /Tw/Commercial ), UIN: IRDAN103RP0003V01200102; A" Policy for Act Liability Insurance (Private Car) – 3 years, UIN: IRDAN103RP0003V01201819;
Premium: The premium mentioned for car Insurance is excluding taxes for the private car model Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 with cubic capacity of less than 1000 cc for a 1 year Own Damage Insurance policy for an IDV of ₹2,34,728. Premium used is 2,853/year as on 1 March 2023 and then converted into a per month basis, which gives us ₹238/month (2,853/12).
Discount: The discount varies basis vehicle specifications, No Claim Bonus discount and Geographical location of the vehicle to be insured. Discounts have been calculated on the basis of the rates prescribed under erstwhile Indian Motor Tariff. Discounts are applicable only to the Own Damage section and discounts may vary as per the vehicle make, model, RTO, age of the vehicle and addition of add-ons like Reliance Limit Sure-Pay As You Drive.
Network Garages: The number of garages mentioned is the total of all the garages empanelled across the country for different vehicle categories.
Claim Settlement Ratio: This is the overall claim settlement ratio for FY 2023-24 without claim outstanding at the start of the financial year as per public disclosure of Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd.