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Sussex dealer becomes first to include RAC EV warranty as standard

Andrew Shipp Motors has become the first dealer to include the RAC Electric Vehicle Warranty as standard with its used electric car sales.

The Cowfold dealership is shifting emphasis to become an electric vehicle (EV) specialist.

Andrew Shipp, said: “We keep around 30 cars in stock at any one time. At the moment, probably a quarter of them are EVs and we are aiming to increase that proportion quickly. The market is obviously moving in this direction and we want to be at the forefront of that change.

“Most of the people who come to us are buying their first EV and, to some extent, it is a leap of faith for them. They may not know anyone who runs an EV and they are spending a lot of money on a technology that, although widely proven, is new to them and is very different from a traditional petrol or diesel vehicle in a number of ways.

“That’s why we have decided to adopt the RAC Electric Vehicle Warranty for these cars. The presence of the RAC name brings a strong confidence factor for these buyers plus the fact that this is a dedicated, specially-designed EV warranty brings an extra layer of comfort.”

Shipp said that the EVs he sells usually have the balance of the manufacturer’s long-term battery warranty, and that the RAC product is supplied in addition to this.

“Most EV battery warranties are around eight years in length, so there is little to be gained by providing additional time. Instead, the RAC warranty covers all of the key components in the EV drivetrain and charge system with the exception of the batteries, as well as the other general items that you’d normally see in the highest level of the RAC’s standard internal combustion engine warranty range. It delivers a very comprehensive level of protection.”

The RAC Electric Vehicle Warranty was introduced in late 2020 and can be applied to any used EV or hybrid of any kind up to a maximum of eight years old and with 80,000 miles on the clock at the time of purchase.

Cover can be for a variety of periods up to 24 months and up to a limit of the vehicle purchase price.

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