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Key points at a glance
  • The best coverage for theft, accidents and vandalism: AXA’s e-bike insurance is an add-on to household contents insurance and covers risks such as theft, damage resulting from an accident (to the e-bike) and vandalism. The policy covers e-bikes, bicycles and sports equipment.
  • Comprehensive support if you have a claim: You can reach us 24/7 if your e-bike, bicycle or sports equipment is stolen or damaged or in the event of a total loss. 
  • Protection for everyone under one roof: Not only sports equipment belonging to you but that of all the insured members of the same household is covered.

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E-bike insurance: the best protection against risks

Whether in the city or the countryside, for short or long trips, e-bikes have become a popular way to get around. However, in general they are much more expensive than traditional bicycles. E-bike insurance is a sensible way to protect your e-bike against various risks. A household contents basic policy covers the theft of your e-bike from your home or garage. With the supplemental bicycles, e-bikes and sports equipment module, the cost of damage that occurs while you are out and about is also covered. 

When e-bike insurance applies

AXA’s e-bike insurance can be added to your household contents insurance to insure your e-bike, bicycle or other sports equipment against the following risks and damage:  

  • Theft: You can protect against theft when you are out and about with the theft away from home module. However, the insured amount is often insufficient to cover an expensive e-bike. In this case, you can opt for a higher sum insured with all-round protection for bicycles, e-bikes and sports equipment.
  • Damage to an e-bike resulting from an accident: Has your e-bike been damaged in an accident? No problem: AXA’s insurance covers the costs of repairing and restoring your e-bike, even if you caused the accident yourself.
  • Vandalism: Malicious damage to your bicycle and other sports equipment is covered. This includes scratched paint, slashed tires or destroyed electronics. 

E-bike protection for everyone under one roof:

AXA’s e-bike insurance not only covers your own bicycle and sports equipment, it also protects that of all the insured members in the same household. Your partner, your children or your housemates – all the people living in your household can benefit from the comprehensive protection offered by bicycle insurance.

Claim scenario

Accident while on the e-bike

Accident while on the e-bike

On her first trip on her new e-bike, Johanna underestimates her speed. She falls while crossing an intersection, and her expensive bike is badly damaged.

  1. Breakdown of costs
  2. E-bike repair CHF 2,130
  3. Johanna’s deductible CHF 200
  4. Compensation paid by AXA CHF 1,930

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Frequently asked questions about e-bike insurance

  • How much does AXA’s e-bike insurance cost?

    The cost of AXA’s e-bike insurance depends on various factors, such as the sum insured that you select and the deductible. 

  • What isn’t covered by AXA’s e-bike insurance?

    AXA’s e-bike insurance offers comprehensive protection, but there are certain situations in which it does not provide coverage. For example, the policy doesn’t normally cover damage to cycling gear (with the exception of helmets). Normal wear and tear or age-related damage is not covered, unless it is the result of an accident or an insured event. Naturally, damage that you cause intentionally isn’t covered either.

  • What type of bicycle does AXA’s e-bike insurance cover?

    AXA’s e-bike insurance covers not only a broad range of risks but also a wide variety of electric bicycles. These include:

    • Normal e-bikes (pedelecs): These e-bikes with pedal assistance up to 25 km/h are fully insured. E-bike insurance covers various types of bicycles – for example, city e-bikes, mountain e-bikes and trekking e-bikes.
    • High-speed e-bikes (S-pedelecs): These e-bikes provide pedal assistance up to 45 km/h. They are also insured as long as the legal requirements are met, such as wearing a helmet and fitting a license plate.
    • Cargo e-bikes: Cargo bicycles with an electric motor are also included in this insurance. This type of e-bike is especially suited for transporting goods and is covered by the policy.
    • Folding e-bikes: This compact and easily transportable type of e-bike is also covered by AXA’s insurance.

    Accessories such as batteries and displays that are integrated into the e-bike as well as normal bicycles and sports equipment are included in the insurance coverage.

  • In which situations do I need additional motor vehicle liability insurance for my e-bike?

    For certain models, e-bike insurance alone is insufficient to cover damage that you cause to others with your e-bike. An example of one such model is the S-pedelec, which is a high-speed e-bike with pedal assistance up to a speed of 45 km/h and power output of up to 1,000 watts. Since this e-bike is considered to be a motorized bicycle, it is subject to special legal requirements, including the obligation to take out motor vehicle liability insurance. This insurance covers damage that you and your S-pedelec cause to third parties, for example, if there’s an accident. An S-pedelec must also have a yellow license plate and a vignette to prove that it is properly insured. If you don’t have this insurance, you may not use an S-pedelec on public roads.  

    For slow e-bikes that provide assistance up to a maximum 25 km/h , no motor vehicle liability insurance is required. In this case, sufficient protection is provided by normal e-bike insurance together with personal liability insurance, which covers most of these claims.

  • Can I also insure a second-hand e-bike with AXA?

    Your insured e-bike doesn’t have to be a new one. You may also insure a used e-bike with AXA.  The insurance coverage for a second-hand e-bike is, as a rule, the same as for a new one, including protection against theft, accidents and vandalism. However, the policy only covers damage that occurred after the insurance was taken out.

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