Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it
The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?
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"The rising EV demand is driven by intensifying competition and rising consumer interest in plug-in cars."
— Ian Plummer , Executive
"It's absolutely crucial electric vehicles become cheaper to insure."
— Steve Fowler , Other
Key People
Principal advanced technologies engineer focusing on electric vehicle design.
Chief customer officer of car selling website Autotrader.
Senior test engineer involved in crash testing of electric vehicles.
Steve Fowler is a leading automotive journalist and founder of the car review website Carblah.
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The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?
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