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Does car insurance cover EV batteries?
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In short: Comprehensive policies should cover traction battery damage in accidents — check wording for depreciation limits.
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Reviewed by Kaiser Khan
Battery lease arrangements need insurer notification.
Wear and degradation are not insured.
Third-party only never covers own battery.
See EV insurance guide.
Primary source: gov.uk/plug-in-vehicle-grants
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