Is it more expensive to insure an electric car?

How much does it cost to insure an electric car? Is a hybrid insurance similar and what is the best small electric car?

Asked on 19 February 2020 by scottish grandma

Answered by Andrew Brady
Electric cars can cost as much as 60 per cent more to insure than petrol cars, according to our research: www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/insurance-1/2018-07/ev-o.../. If you're after a small electric car, we'd recommend the Skoda Citigo-e iV.
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