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What you can get
Battery cover for owned and leased vehicles
Charging cable covered for accidental damage, fire and theft
We work with BISL Limited. They’re one of the UK's largest insurance intermediaries
BISL will search from a panel of insurers to calculate your price
See what's covered in our policy document, terms and conditions and exclusions when you get your quote
Do you drive an electric vehicle? You’ll need a special kind of insurance protection. We can help you find the cover you need. Get cover designed for you and cut your costs too.
Apply online. Need to speak to someone for help with your application? Call BISL on 0330 018 2621.
Compare electric vehicle insurance cover
We can offer you the choice between three levels of cover. See the table below to compare the differences between them.
| What it covers | Comprehensive | Third party fire and theft | Third party only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cover if your car is stolen or damaged by fire or accident |  | |  |
| 24 hour emergency helpline and claims service | | | |
| Windscreen cover (subject to excess) | | | |
| Courtesy Car (subject to availability and eligibility) | | | |
| Driving in the EU: up to 60 days EU cover | | | |
| Unlimited cover on manufacturer-fitted audio, sat nav and entertainment equipment | | | |
| Stolen keys cover – up to £500 | | | |
| Personal belongings cover – up to £100 | | | |
| Approved claims repairs guarantee for 3 years | | | |
For full details on what’s covered, policy terms, conditions, and exclusions, please see our policy documents which is available to download when you receive a quote.
To see how your data will be used read our data protection statement (PDF - 1.50 MB)
Santander Car Insurance is subject to standard underwriting and acceptance criteria. Quotations are valid for 30 days. Cover is subject to terms, conditions, restrictions and exclusions. Compulsory excesses apply. Full details are in the policy document. You can download it when you get a quote. Please read the policy document before purchasing.
You no longer need a green card if you're planning on driving a vehicle and towed caravans or trailers in the EU and EEA. However, you may still need a green card if you're planning on visiting certain countries.
Countries you don't need a green card for
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Countries you may need a green card for
Albania, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Iran, Israel, Moldova, Morocco, Russia, Tunisia, Turkey, and Ukraine.
Your insurance cover in these countries will depend on what your policy states. An additional premium may also apply under the terms of your policy.
How to get a green card
Please contact BISL's customer service team on 0344 854 9822 at least 21 days before you're due to travel. Opening hours are:
- Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm
- Saturday, 8am-6pm
- Sunday, 10am-4pm
See our call charges page for more information
If they agree to the cover and you've paid any additional premiums, they'll arrange for a green card to be sent to you if required.
What you'll need to take when travelling
You'll need to take a copy of your Certificate of Insurance, your driving licence, and your V5C logbook. You'll also need to display a UK sticker on your vehicle.
To drive in some EU/EEA countries, you may also need an International Driving Permit.
Trailer registration
If you intend to tow a trailer you may need to register it. Please visit the government’s trailer registration page for more details.
If you took out or renewed a policy with us after May 2021
Please check 'Section 9 Driving Abroad' in your policy's terms and conditions. It still contains information about the previous EU ruling, when Green Cards were required. BISL will not be reissuing policy documents in the short term. They will be updated when you renew your policy.
For more on driving abroad and the documents you need, see the links below.
- The government's driving abroad page has the basics you need to know.
- They also have a dedicated page on vehicle insurance when driving abroad.
- Depending on which country you're travelling to, you may need an international driving permit.
If you already have Santander Car Insurance you can see your documents or make changes to your policy. Just log on to My account
If you take out a policy, Santander will receive commission from BISL Limited and this will be included in your premium.