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Electric Vehicle Extended Warranty

Our extended warranty also covers electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles

Our highly-rated UK underwriters take care of the details, so you can rest assured that your electric car is protected, should the unexpected happen.

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Electric Car Warranty

You’ve chosen an Electric Vehicle (EV) or Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV) to do your bit for the environment, save on running costs and maintenance – or maybe you just fancied something new. Ensuring you and your electric car are covered for any unexpected circumstances should be something to consider; especially since repair costs can be significant.

As well as offering GAP insurance for EVs and PHEVs, we also provide Electric Vehicle Extended Warranty for even more peace of mind over your beloved motor.

What is it?

ALA Extended Warranty is an optional insurance which covers mechanical and electrical breakdown for electric & plug-in hybrid vehicles. It covers the cost of repair or replacement of mechanical or electrical components that have failed unexpectedly. The eligibility requirements and claim limits differ between Silver, Gold and Platinum policies. Still unsure about extended warranties? Read our full guide: What are extended warranties?

Do I need it?

After your factory warranty period has ended, there is a potential for components to fail unexpectedly. Extended warranties are designed as a safety net, should the unforeseeable occur. Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids have some different components (including, electric car battery and motor) to a standard internal combustion vehicle. Choosing an extended car warranty which covers electric car components, helps protect you on the road, where other providers can’t.

Although more difficult to find, fully insured and protected policies offer greater assurance over your investment. ALA Extended Warranty policies are always insured and our customers fully protected.

How much does Electric Vehicle Warranty cost?

The price of Extended Warranty depends on a few vehicle details such as vehicle make, model, age and mileage.

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What is covered?

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Mechanical and Electrical Breakdown

Repair or replacement (including labour costs, limited to either £60 or £100 per hour, including VAT) of any listed mechanical or electrical component, including:

  • Braking
  • Electrical systems
  • Powertrain coverage: Engine (hybrid only) & drivetrain
  • Cooling systems
  • Front and rear-wheel drive
  • Fuel system (EV charger port)
  • Steering and suspension
  • Catalytic converter (hybrid only)
  • Gearbox (hybrid only)
  • Transmission (hybrid only)
  • Multimedia units

You’re covered if your listed components suddenly fail or reach the end of their effective working lives. We also cover Wear & Tear in our Platinum policies, so you can focus on the important things.

 

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Diagnostics

We cover up to £50 (including VAT) or 1 hour, towards the cost of diagnosing the mechanical or electrical fault for all Platinum policyholders.

 

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Infotainment / Multimedia / Factory fitted touchscreen display unit

For Platinum policyholders, we cover up to £1,000 for your multimedia and infotainment unit so you can continue to enjoy long drives in your EV.

 

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Additionally, for Hybrid Vehicles:

We cover electrical vehicle components and components from conventional internal combustion vehicles which is good news for hybrid vehicle owners. You’re also covered for faults involving the following parts:

  • Engine
  • Clutch (component only)
  • Turbocharger/ supercharger/compressor
  • Timing belt/chain
  • Catalytic Converter
  • Transmission and gearbox
  • Propshaft (drive shaft)
  • Transfer box
  • Torque converter

Read our Extended Warranty Coverage Comparison to find out what you’re covered for.

What’s covered?

EV System

Our most popular and highest level of cover – Platinum – covers all these components in your EV system:

 

  • Electric motor
  • Vehicle control module
  • Traction motor inverter
  • Reduction gear (reducer)
  • DC/DC converter (low voltage)
  • DC/AC converter
  • Onboard charger

If you want all these elements covered, we recommend you look at the full Ts & Cs for the Platinum level of cover. 

Electrical

Silver and Gold packages cover selected electrical components while the Platinum Warranty package provides cover for an extended list of electrical components.

There is a short list of standard exclusions associated with the Platinum level of cover, and cause of failure also needs to be considered. We recommend reading the full Ts & Cs to know exactly what’s covered and what’s not covered.

ALA’s Silver Warranty cover starts with the following components:

  • Alternator
  • Voltage regulator
  • Starter motor (hybrid-only)
  • Starter solenoid (hybrid-only)
  • Indicator relay
  • Front & rear windscreen wiper motor
  • Front & rear windscreen washer motor
  • Ignition coil (hybrid-only)
  • Horn unit

Engine (hybrids only)

Comprehensively cover all your hybrid engine parts with our Platinum policy, alternatively choose our generous coverage in our Silver and Gold Warranties. ALA Silver engine coverage starts with the following parts:

  • Cylinder block, bores, lines & head (& gasket)
  • Crankshaft & Crank bearings
  • Big end bearings
  • Oil pump
  • Con-rods
  • Gudgeon pins
  • Small end bearings
  • Pistons & Piston rings
  • Rocker shaft & rockers
  • Hydraulic lifters
  • Camshaft, bearings & cam followers
  • Push rod
  • Inlet & exhaust valves
  • Valve springs, guides
  • Timing gears chains
  • Flywheel or flex plate
  • Starter ring gear

Brakes

If you choose another extended warranty provider, you may not get comprehensive brake coverage. Silver ALA packages cover the following brake parts, with Gold and Platinum offering additional cover at each level:

  • Brake master cylinder
  • Callipers
  • Wheel cylinders
  • Brake bias
  • Restrictor valve

The Gold Package offers more comprehensive brake coverage, while Platinum policies cover more brake components.

It is worth noting that wear and tear is not covered under our Silver or Gold levels of cover. If you want to be covered for wear and tear; we recommend look at our Platinum policy.

We also do not cover friction materials on any policy.

Suspension & steering

Get suspension cover in our Silver Warranty policies, starting with the following components:

  • Steering rack & pinion
  • Power steering rack
  • Steering box
  • Power steering box
  • Idler box & coil springs

It is worth noting here that our Gold and Platinum levels cover more components.

Didn’t find what you’re looking for? To read full details of what is covered under each level of cover please see our What is covered? page. 

Why ALA Warranty?

We’ve got you covered if your electric car breaks down suddenly. If you can’t get back on the road, we offer additional coverage, including roadside assistance, alternative transport, or accommodation.

We’re committed to providing inspection-free warranties and we even accept partial service records – we trust our customers so our customers trust us.

You benefit from complete peace of mind over your electric car from day one. ALA has the most comprehensive Extended Warranty policies, meanwhile offering exceptional value and customer service – our specialist team is always happy to assist you.

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What isn’t covered?

ALA Extended Warranty cover provides peace of mind if your car unexpectedly breaks down. We offer one of the most comprehensive extended warranties for electric vehicles; however, there are some components that our policies can’t cover. You can read the list of covered components in the Silver, Gold and Platinum policy wordings. The main ones to note are detailed below:

Any faults or wear & tear that existed prior to the policy start date.

Circumstances where the manufacturer defect is still covered under the supplier or manufacturer warranty.

Wear & Tear coverage excludes components that are designed to wear away in order to operate, such as brake pads and discs.

Any failure resulting from negligence or improper care.

Vehicle damage from severe weather conditions or collision.

We can’t cover mechanical failure due to use of the incorrect grade of fuel or oil.

A full list of excluded components are outlined in the policy wording.

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ALA Breakdown cover

Did you know you can now add Breakdown cover to your warranty?

We offer 4 levels of Breakdown cover to suit your needs. From straight-forward roadside assistance to expansive Total UK and European cover – there will be a level for you and your vehicle. Our breakdown team is available 24/7 and there are over 3,000 breakdown assistance vehicles ready to help you out in a tricky situation.

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Are there any restrictions with ALA EV Extended Warranty?

Your cover may me limited without a full service record from the past 12 months.

Are there any restrictions with ALA EV Extended Warranty?

The maximum vehicle age and mileage (for Silver Warranty-holders) is 16 years or 150,000 miles

Are there any restrictions with ALA EV Extended Warranty?

Total repair costs are covered up to £5,000 or the car’s market value at the time of purchasing a policy.

Are there any restrictions with ALA EV Extended Warranty?

You’re covered for each component failing once during your policy term.

Where am I covered?

Where am I covered?

Your vehicle is covered in the UK, as standard. Continental cover is also provided for up to 60 days per year while travelling in the European Union (EU). We will reimburse your warranty claim according to the UK equivalent parts and labour costs.

 

Why choose ALA Electric Vehicle Extended Warranty?

  • With over 20 years’ experience in the automotive insurance industry, we pride ourselves on knowing the ins and outs of how these sometimes-technical insurances work. We hope to explain the insurances we provide with clarity and no jargon.

  • The customer support team is friendly, highly trained and are committed to providing unbiased information to all our customers. We are also proud to have 4.9/5 stars on Trustpilot, all thanks to nearly 18,000 verified reviews from our customers

  • Our UK based customer support team are all regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority so all information provided is unbiased and is provided fairly for the customer.

  • All our UK underwriters are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme – meaning your policies are secure and protected too.

What are my obligations as a policy holder?

  • After purchasing the vehicle, you must service it in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended servicing schedule. It is important that you retain your service receipts as they may be required to validate any claim you make.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure that routine electric car maintenance is carried out and that the timing belt (where applicable) is changed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

  • You must ensure that the chosen mechanic calls us before work is started and a repair request/authority number is provided.

  • It is your responsibility to use the manufacturer’s recommended engine oil. Not doing this could result in damage or wear to your vehicle which you would not be covered for.

Policy Documents

For full terms and conditions view the policy documents here:

Silver Warranty Silver IPID Gold Warranty Gold IPID Platinum Warranty Platinum IPID

Policy documents

View Policy Wording and IPID for Breakdown Cover

Breakdown – Roadside IPID Breakdown – Roadside policy wording Breakdown – Roadside & Recovery IPID Breakdown – Roadside & Recovery policy wording Breakdown – Total UK IPID Breakdown – Total UK policy wording Breakdown – Total UK & Europe IPID Breakdown – Total UK & Europe policy wording

How do I get an ALA Extended Warranty for my Electric Car?

 

It all starts with an online quote. To find out how affordable our comprehensive warranties are just enter your registration number and current mileage.

If you don’t have your reg number to hand, phone us on 01653 916637 or email us for a quote.

Still not sure about EV Extended Warranties, or have questions, our expert team would be more than happy to chat though the best options for you.

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