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Electric Vehicle Warranty UK (EV Warranty)
Electric vehicle warranty cover for the parts a petrol policy was never written for — the battery management system, drive motor, onboard charger and power electronics. Instant online EV warranty quote, no phone call needed.
£3,000 per claim
£100/hr labour covered
Unlimited eligible claims
15yr/150k mi eligibility
Cover from £21.67 a month with code CP25 at checkout — 3-year plan, your price depends on your car.
No obligation • Takes under a minute • 14-day cooling-off
What a proper EV warranty actually covers
- Battery management system. the electronics and sensors that monitor and protect the traction battery — covered as a genuine component fault, not gradual capacity loss.
- Electric drive motor. the single most expensive EV part to fail after the battery, at roughly £3,600–£7,200 fitted, because it's replaced as a sealed assembly rather than repaired.
- Onboard charger and charge port. components unique to how an electric car is refuelled, with no petrol-warranty equivalent.
- Power electronics, inverter and control units. the systems that convert and manage the high-voltage electrical system.
- Heat pump, coolant pumps and thermal management. keeps the battery and cabin at the right temperature — expensive once outside cover.
Most manufacturers warrant the traction battery for eight years or 100,000 miles against dropping below roughly 70% of its original capacity — but that's a degradation guarantee, not whole-vehicle cover, and it says nothing about the drive unit, charger, inverter or heat pump. The drive unit alone runs roughly £3,600–£7,200 fitted, the single biggest EV bill after the battery itself. A ClearPath electric vehicle warranty is built around the components a petrol policy was never written for, with battery-cell replacement covered up to £1,500 on ClearPath's EV plans — set out in full in your policy's What Is Covered schedule. The 12-volt battery, wear items and gradual capacity loss aren't covered by any warranty, ours included, because that's maintenance rather than a fault.
The numbers, in full
£3,000Per claim
UnlimitedEligible claims
£100/hrLabour rate covered
15 yrs/ 150,000 miles eligibility
14 daysTo change your mind
UK-wideGarage network
Frequently Asked Questions
Do electric cars break down less than petrol cars?
They have far fewer moving parts in the drivetrain — no clutch, no timing chain, no exhaust, no turbo — so there's simply less to fail there. But the electronics, thermal systems and ordinary chassis parts fail at much the same rate as anything else, and the 12-volt battery causes more no-starts than anything on an EV.
How long does an EV battery actually last?
Most manufacturers warrant the pack for eight years or 100,000 miles against dropping below around 70% of its original capacity. Real-world degradation on modern packs is usually slow and gradual rather than sudden.
What is the most expensive thing to go wrong on an EV after the battery?
The drive unit, at roughly £3,600 to £7,200 fitted, because it's replaced as a sealed assembly rather than repaired. The onboard charger and the heat pump are next, both comfortably into four figures.
Why does my electric car need a new 12-volt battery?
Because it still has one, and it does all the work of waking the car up. It's charged in bursts rather than continuously, it's a consumable like any other battery, and it isn't covered by any warranty. Replacing it around the four-year mark saves a lot of bother.
Is the EV traction battery covered by an extended warranty?
Many independent policies exclude it outright, because the manufacturer usually still covers it. On a ClearPath electric vehicle warranty, battery-cell replacement is covered up to £1,500 — check your policy's What Is Covered schedule for the exact terms on your plan.
How much does an EV warranty cost?
Cover starts from £21.67 a month with code CP25 at checkout on a 3-year plan. Electric vehicles are typically priced a little higher than petrol equivalents given the specialist components — get an instant online quote for your exact car.
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Important information. This page is general information only. Warranty eligibility, covered components, exclusions, waiting periods, claim limits, excess, labour-rate limits and claim procedures are governed by the applicable ClearPath Protection terms and conditions. Pricing shown is indicative and your actual price depends on your vehicle's age, mileage, fuel type and the cover length you choose.
