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Business Van Insurance Explained: What Cover Do You Need?
If you use a van for work, having the right insurance is essential. Whether you are a sole trader, tradesperson, delivery driver or run a businessโฆ
Electrician van insurance is business van insurance built around electrical work, covering tools, test equipment and materials carried between jobs, not just the vehicle itself.
โA standard personal van policy usually wonโt cover tools or the fact youโre using the van for work.โ
The right cover depends on:

Cover that fits electrical work
Cover that fits electrical work
Electrical contracting often needs more than one type of cover working together.
Electrical contracting often needs more than one type of cover working together.

Tools & Test Equipment Cover
Protection for tools and test equipment used in your trade, subject to the level of cover chosen.

Comprehensive Van Cover
Full protection for your van against accidental damage, fire and theft.

Public Liability
Cover if your work causes injury or property damage, often expected by clients and main contractors.

Employersโ Liability
A legal requirement if you employ other electricians or apprentices.

Breakdown & Hire Vehicle
Keep working if your van breaks down, with optional replacement vehicle cover.

Goods in Transit
Optional cover for materials belonging to a customer while in transit.

This type of cover may be suitable for a wide range of electrical work.
This cover may be suitable for:
What could go wrong, and what covers it?
What could go wrong, and what covers it?
The claims van-based trades make most often involve accidents on the road, tools stolen from the van overnight, damage to a customerโs property while working, and injury to someone on site.
The claims van-based trades make most often involve accidents on the road, tools stolen from the van overnight, damage to a customerโs property while working, and injury to someone on site.
Test equipment stolen
Test meters and tools are stolen from the van overnight.
Cover required
Tools & Equipment Insurance
Accident on the road
Youโre involved in a collision while travelling between jobs.
Cover required
Comprehensive Van Insurance
Damage at a clientโs property
You accidentally damage a clientโs property while working.
Cover required
Public Liability Insurance
Employee injury
An electrician you employ is injured on the job.
Cover required
Employersโ Liability Insurance

How to insure an electric van
How to insure an electric van
Simple steps, expert advice. The right cover for your business.
Simple steps, expert advice. The right cover for your business.
Tell us about your van
The vehicle, its value, and any racking or storage fitted for your work.
Tell us about your tools and equipment
Test equipment and power tools are expensive, weโll check whether you need tools cover too.
We compare trade van insurers
Insurers who cover electriciansโ vans and the high-value kit they carry.
Choose your cover
We explain the options in plain terms and set up your policy, with no obligation.
Trusted by tradespeople and businesses across the UK
Trusted by tradespeople and businesses across the UK
From a single tradespersonโs van to a growing fleet, our customers trust Insurance Revolution to find the right cover and expert support.
From a single tradespersonโs van to a growing fleet, our customers trust Insurance Revolution to find the right cover and expert support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to common questions about electrician van insurance and cover for tools and equipment.
Find quick answers to common questions about electrician van insurance and cover for tools and equipment.
Electrician van insurance is business van insurance built around electrical work, including cover for tools and test equipment, subject to the level of cover chosen.