What Is Electric Scooter Insurance?
Electric scooters are becoming increasingly popular. People are choosing e-scooters for their fuel economy, smooth performance and lower environmental impact.
Similar to any other two-wheeler, your electric scooter also needs insurance for legal and financial protection. The main reason behind this is the higher repair/replacement costs of electric vehicles.
Our electric moped insurance is designed to protect you and your vehicle against many unforeseen expenses. From third-party damages to own-damages and theft, IndusInd Electric Scooter Insurance covers your risks. We provide you with a safe and worry-free riding experience. Electric scooter insurance safeguards you against financial losses from damages caused/sustained by the insured electric scooter. It covers theft, third-party liabilities, fires and man-made and natural disasters.
This type of insurance plan is designed with the exclusive coverage needs of electric two-wheelers in mind.
Electric Scooty Insurance Plans By IndusInd General
IndusInd Third-Party EV Scooter Insurance Policy
It is a standard third-party insurance for electric scooters. It covers expenses resulting from third-party damages, losses, injuries and even deaths.
Benefits:
Coverage for third-party injuries, disablement and death.
Coverage for legal expenses.
IndusInd Comprehensive EV Scooter Insurance Policy
Our comprehensive insurance offers complete financial protection to the insured electric scooter. It covers own-damages and third-party liabilities. It also covers personal accidents—injuries, disabilities and death of the rider.
Benefits:
Coverage for third-party liabilities.
Coverage for own damage to insured scooter.
Personal accident cover.
No need to worry about annual renewals.
IndusInd Own Damage EV Scooter Insurance Policy
Standalone Own Damage (SAOD) scooter insurance protects your two-wheeler against accidental damage, theft, fire, and natural calamities like floods and storms. It can be purchased only with a valid third-party insurance policy.
Benefits:-
Helps cover repair expenses and provides financial protection against unexpected damages.
Key IndusInd Electric Scooter Insurance Features
Features |
Details |
|---|---|
Affordable Premiums |
Our electric moped insurance plans start from just ₹18/month. |
Network Garages |
We have an extensive network of more than 11,000+ network facilities all over India. |
24/7 Customer Support |
We offer reliable and highly responsive 24*7 customer support to keep you stress-free. |
Discounts |
Enjoy up to 80% discounts on buying your EV scooter insurance policy online. |
Personal Accident Cover |
Offers up to ₹15 lakh coverage for personal accidents of owner-riders. |
Add-Ons |
10+ useful add-ons to enhance coverage of your insurance plan. |
No Claim Bonus |
Get up to 50% no-claims bonus discounts for your claim-free years. |
IndusInd Insurance App |
Buy/renew/claim your two-wheeler insurance anytime, anywhere, using the IndusInd Insurance App . |
IndusInd E-Scooty Insurance - Inclusion & Exclusion
What is Covered?
Damages, death, accidental injuries of third parties.
Damages due to natural calamities like typhoons, cyclones, floods, earthquakes, etc.
Damages due to vandalism, riots, strikes, etc.
Theft
Road accidents/collisions
Additional coverage through available add-ons
What is Not Covered?
Normal wear and tear due to overuse.
Electrical failure.
Damages due to negligence.
Damages due to driving in an intoxicated state.
Damages due to war, nuclear risks.
Damages arising from violation of traffic regulations.
Claims made outside the policy period
Damages for driving outside the covered geographical region.
Disclaimer: Please check the official policy documents for detailed information about inclusions and exclusions under your plan.
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Types of Electric Scooter Insurance Policies
Third-Party Electric Scooter Insurance
Features & Benefits:
It is mandatory for every owner of a motor vehicle.
Not having this policy can lead to heavy fines and penalties.
It only covers the third-party damages/losses resulting from an insured electric vehicle.
Ideal For:
Mandatory for everyone.
Existing Own-Damage electric scooter insurance policyholders.
Own-damage Electric Scooter Insurance
Features & Benefits:
It offers financial protection for damages and losses incurred to the insured electric vehicle.
It does not cover third-party liabilities.
It can be customised with the help of available add-ons
Ideal For:
Experienced riders.
Existing e-scooter insurance policyholders.
Owners of high-end electric scooters looking for dedicated coverage.
Comprehensive Electric Scooter Insurance
Features & Benefits:
It covers comprehensive financial protection against own damage and third-party liabilities.
It offers a great scope of customisation.
It comes with personal accident cover for the owner-rider of the insured electric vehicle.
Ideal For:
New electric scooter owners.
E-scooter owners living in high-risk areas.
Those looking for complete financial protection under a single policy.
How To Buy/Renew Electric Scooter Insurance Online?
Buy Online
Step 1: Navigate to our homepage -> Explore Products -> Two-wheeler Insurance.
Step 2: Enter the registration number of your electric scooter along with your phone and email information.
Step 3: Click on “View Prices”.
Step 4: Choose a policy from the given options and customise it as per your requirements.
Step 5: Fill a few other details and pay the premium cost.
Renew Online
Step 1: Navigate to our homepage -> Renewal -> Renew Two-wheeler Insurance.
Step 2: Enter your existing electric moped insurance policy number. Alternatively, you can also use your mobile number and email ID.
Step 3: Click on “Go”.
Step 4: Verify the plan details and make necessary adjustments with the help of add-ons.
Step 5: Pay the renewal cost. Don’t forget to apply any no-claims discounts you may have accumulated during the last tenure.
Benefits of Buying/Renewing E-Scooty Insurance Online
How To Calculate Electric Scooty Insurance Premium?
Third-party Insurance Price for Electric Scooters
The IRDAI decides the electric scooter's third-party insurance price based on the kilowatt capacity of the vehicle. Here is a table showing third-party insurance prices for single and multi-year policies.
Kilowatt Capacity |
1-Year Policy Premium |
5-Year Policy Premiums |
|---|---|---|
Below 3 kW |
₹457 |
₹2,466 |
Above 3 kW but below 7 kW |
₹607 |
₹3,273 |
Above 7 kW but below 16 kW |
₹1,161 |
₹6,260 |
Above 16 kW |
₹2,383 |
₹12,849 |
Factors Affecting Electric Scooter Insurance Premiums
Make and Model
It is the biggest factor influencing electric scooter insurance premiums. High-end and premium electric scooters with advanced features attract higher premiums due to their higher market value and repair cost. Conversely, insurance for economic models comes at a lower price.
Year of Manufacturing
Age or year of manufacturing of your e-bike is also taken into account when calculating the premium cost. Generally, latest models attract higher premiums due to their increased market value. On the other hand, premiums are lower for older models due to their depreciation.
Installation of Safety Devices
The installation of safety devices, such as anti-theft devices and motion sensors, reduces your risk of financial loss. As a result, you can reduce your EV insurance premiums.
Add-on Cover
The number of add-ons in your electric moped insurance plan can increase your premiums. However, they are exceptional at increasing coverage of your policy.
Annual Vs Multi-Year Policy
Electric scooty insurance price for 1 year is usually lower than that of multi-year and long-term policies. However, you can avail yourself of heavy discounts when buying multi-year policies.
Type of Policy
The selection of a two-wheeler insurance policy can also impact your premium cost. For example, electric scooty insurance third-party price is decided by the IRDAI based on the battery capacity. It is usually lower than comprehensive EV scooter plans.
How to Claim Electric Scooty Insurance at IndusInd General
Process to Claim
Step 1: First and foremost, register your insurance claim for scooty within 24 hours of facing covered damage. You can do this by calling our claims department at +91-22-4890-3008. You can also register your claim using our IndusInd Insurance app.
Step 2: The next important step is to submit all the required documents along with a complete claims form either online or by visiting our branch.
Step 3: After your documents are received, our surveyor will inspect your vehicle before approving.
Step 4: Once your claim has been approved, you can proceed with a cashless or reimbursement process, depending on your preferences.
For Cashless Settlement
You can get your EV scooter repaired cashless at our network garages. You only pay the deductibles, and we settle your expenses directly at the network garage.
For Cash Reimbursement
You can get your electric scooter repaired anywhere and get your expenses reimbursed by submitting the original invoices.
Documents Required for Filing Electric Scooter Insurance Claim
A duly filled and attested claims form.
A copy of your registration certificate.
A copy of e-scooter insurance policy documents.
Driving Licence
A copy of FIR (in case of liabilities/theft)
Other claim-specific documents.
Electric Scooter Insurance vs Traditional Scooter Insurance
| Features | Electric Scooter Insurance |
Traditional Scooter Insurance |
|---|---|---|
Premiums |
Can be slightly higher due to the higher repair/replacement cost of electric vehicles in the country. |
Premiums can vary based on the type, age, model, etc., of the vehicle. Moreover, premiums for classic scooter insurance are also higher. |
Repair Cost |
Repair costs of electric scooters can be higher, especially for their electric components. This can also be due to limited availability of electric vehicle repair facilities. |
Repair costs of traditional scooters are lower than electric scooters because of easy availability of repair parts and repair facilities. |
Claim Process |
Same as traditional scooter insurance. |
Claims can be settled cashlessly or reimbursed in cash. |
Legal Requirement |
Yes |
Yes |
Scooter insurance starting at just ₹18 per month*