EV Insurance
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Electric Car Cover
Electric cars are becoming more and more popular. Whether it’s down to saving money, reducing maintenance, or pursuing more sustainable options, there’s been a significant rise in EVs on our roads! Worried about how you can protect your electric vehicle or thinking of making the switch? Car insurance can be complicated – but it doesn’t have to be. Find an electric car insurance quote now.
Why choose EV insurance with us?
Wallet-Friendly Protection
We know you’ll want value from your electric car insurance. We offer competitive prices to help lower the cost of your cover.
Benefits and Bonuses
You’ll find fantastic cover and care with us – with a wide range of benefits to choose from we can help you create a unique, tailored policy for your individual needs.
Stress-Free Cover
We work with a range of insurers in the market to help you find a policy that suits you and your EV.
Real Customer Care
Still have questions? We’re powered by people like you, ready to help you find the best EV insurance policy. Our team is available six days a week!
Electric Vehicle Benefits
Thinking of making the change? Whether you choose an electric or hybrid vehicle, there are benefits to more sustainable driving!
Cheaper Running Costs
Charging an electric vehicle costs approximately one third of the cost of petrol per km. Overnight charging could cost as little as €3!
Cheaper to Maintain
Owning an EV means less visits to the mechanic meaning your maintenance costs will may be significantly lower.
Less Pollution
With no exhaust emissions from electric cars, they produce less harmful air pollution. Some electric cars are even made from renewable materials!
Health Benefits
Zero exhaust emissions make electric cars better for our overall health. They’re quieter than other cars too meaning no noise pollution!
Source - ESB & SEAI (21.02.2022)
The Future is Electric at An Post Insurance
At An Post Insurance, sustainability is at the centre of our priorities. Adapting for our customers is what we do best - whether that means protecting their petrol, diesel, or electric cars. Learn more.
Your Cover Options
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I had the pleasure of dealing with a lovely man about my House Insurance. He was so helpful and made the process so easy. I will definitely be using An Post Insurance again for Insurance and other services. Very nice experience. Thank you. Bronagh 14.12.2022
Top 5 FAQs
We've gathered together all the details you need to better understand your policy cover options. Take a look at our car insurance FAQs and learn more about how we can help you get the cover you deserve, at the price you prefer. Need to know more?
Open driving is an optional cover available from An Post Insurance. Open driving allows other drivers to drive your car, with your permission, as long as they are aged from 25 to 70 years and hold a full EU/UK licence. Driver/vehicle eligibility criteria and restrictions may apply.
AIG & Aviva Policies: Cover is provided for any person free from accidents, claims, disqualifications, endorsements and convictions, aged from 25 to 70 years holding a full EU or UK driving licence - The driver cannot have any penalty points unless they are named on the policy.
FBD Policies: Cover is provided for any person free from accidents, claims, disqualifications, endorsements and convictions, aged from 25 to 71 years holding a full Irish, UK or EU driving licence. Up to 6 Penalty Points are allowed provided they are not court awarded.
It is not necessary to purchase this optional extra in order to purchase a Car Insurance policy.
Step-back No Claims Discount is an optional extra, which allows you to keep part of your no claims bonus in the event of a single claim. We will reduce your No Claims Discount as follows:
AIG policies
- 55% to 30%,
- 50% to 30%,
- 40% to 20% or
- 30% to 10%
Aviva policies
- 50% to 20%,
- 40% to 10% or
- 30% or less to nil
FBD policies
- 75% to 55%,
- 70% to 55%,
- 65% to 55% or
- 55% to nil
- 35% to nil
It is not necessary to purchase this optional extra in order to purchase a Car Insurance policy.
For an additional premium, our protected No Claims Discount option allows you to have up to two unlimited claims in a three year period, without losing your No Claims Bonus. (We will not take account of windscreen, fire or theft claims.)
It is not necessary to purchase this optional extra in order to purchase a Car Insurance policy.
Protected No Claims Bonus/Discount with Step-Back option allows you to have up to two unlimited car insurance claims in a three year period, without losing your No Claims Bonus. (We will not take account of windscreen damage or fire or theft claims.) This is an optional extra that would incur an extra premium. For subsequent claims, Step-Back No Claims Discount applies.
It is not necessary to purchase this optional extra in order to purchase a Car Insurance policy.
Your certificate of insurance will be issued once you have arranged payment terms and returned all of the necessary documentation to An Post Insurance.
15% off** Car & Home Insurance
Plus, you could get a free Annual Multi-Trip European policy when you take out a car & a home policy with us & both policies are underwritten by Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC**.
**Discounts applied consecutively and subject to a minimum premium of €355 or €325, depending on the policy underwriter for car insurance, €240 for home insurance and €120 for Contents Only. This offer is applicable to An Post Insurance policies underwritten by Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC. You will get a 15% discount on the second policy you take out. Once this policy is set up, you'll be eligible for one year free multi-trip European travel insurance. When your first policy is due for renewal you will be eligible for the 15% discount for that policy. Full terms and conditions can be found on our promotions page.
