Insurance firm’s new package provides on-the-spot charging for electric vehicles

ALLIANZ General Insurance Company Malaysia Bhd (Allianz General) launched a new insurance coverage – the Allianz EV Shield for electric vehicles (EV), under the Private Car comprehensive policy, to allay concerns among car owners for stalled EVs out of charge.

The event was recently held in Sentul Depot, Kuala Lumpur.

In an industry-first and debuting in the Klang Valley, the Allianz EV Rangers provide on-the-spot charging to sufficiently cover the distance to the nearest charging facility.

Allianz Malaysia chief executive officer Sean Wang said the EV Shield defines what roadside assistance meant for the customer.

“We have identified common touchpoints of mishap and have designed solutions holistically.

“For example, if you are out of battery on the way to catch a flight, our Allianz EV Rangers will zip to you, charge your EV battery enough and set you on your way,” said Wang.

Customers with Allianz EV Shield can also expect benefits covering the various touchpoints involved in powering up an EV, including RM15,000 for losses or damages due to fire, theft and natural causes to wall boxes and RM2,000 for losses due to fire, theft and accidental causes for portable charging cables.

If mishap occurs while charging using a public EV Charger, a compassionate cover of up to RM5,000 is afforded to the customer for the cost of repair or for medical expenses if the vehicle is damaged and the insured suffers bodily injuries.

The insured is covered up to RM50,000 for third-party bodily injury and property damage caused by the insured’s direct use of an EV home wall charger.

“With EV Shield, our customers will be entitled to the same premium experience they have come to love. In the unfortunate event of an accident, leave it to our Road Rangers to take over.

“Our customers will not be forced to endure intimidation by touts who insist on bringing the vehicles to questionable workshops. We work hard to ensure that all the tediousness ends with the accident or breakdown,” added Wang.

The Allianz EV Shield is the latest insurance product in a suite of comprehensive insurance solutions and roadside assistance provided in the motor industry.

For more information on the Allianz EV Shield or the Allianz Road Rangers, visit www.allianz.com.my