E-Bike Insurance Adoption Is On The Rise – Do You Need It?
Considering the expense of an e-bike, having yours stolen could present a major financial setback; an insurance policy could get you back on the road more quickly.
Roughly 62 percent of owners surveyed indicated that they had purchased an insurance policy for their e-bike. The average cost for the insurance was €14 per month. Fat-tire e-bikes are more expensive to insure, generally €23 per month because they are more frequently stolen. Some insurance companies have stopped writing policies for fat-tire models because they are stolen so often. Six percent of respondents indicated that they had had an e-bike stolen in the past.
Protecting against theft was one of the primary reasons for insurance.
Some policies will cover an e-bike while it is locked up at work or a store, as well as locked within your vehicle or locked to a rack which is locked to your vehicle. Other coverage includes repairs in the event of an accident. Another important detail is whether the coverage includes replacement cost or only allows for what a cheap big box store bike runs. The difference between the two can be enormous.
Check with your insurance agent to find out how well-covered your e-bike is through your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance.