APP BASED TELEMATICS CAR INSURANCE

Telematics Insurance

With app-based telematics car insurance you can enjoy black box prices, without the hassle of a box.
  • Personalised pricing based on your driver rating

  • Easy-to-use app, with all your documents to hand

  • Quick access to our award-winning claims team

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Get on the road in minutes with a personalised telematics car insurance quote

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What is telematics car insurance?

Telematics car insurance, sometimes called black box insurance, uses technology to understand how you drive, not just who you are on paper. Instead of pricing your policy solely on age, postcode, or driving history, it tracks real driving behaviour through a mobile app or device. Things like your speed, braking, cornering, and the times you drive help build a picture of how safely you handle the road.

At Zego, we believe that good drivers deserve fairer prices. Our app-based telematics policy uses this data to create a personalised driver score. The better your driving, the better your renewal price. It’s insurance that rewards control, care, and awareness, not stereotypes.

This approach empowers drivers to take ownership of their safety and costs. You can track your performance in real time through the Zego Sense app, seeing how small improvements behind the wheel can lead to lower premiums and safer roads for everyone.
In simple terms, telematics turns your driving data into insights, helping you save money while becoming a more confident, responsible driver. And because Zego’s mission is to make insurance smarter, fairer, and more flexible, our telematics cover is designed to work with you, not against you.

What does our telematics insurance include?

We currently offer fully comprehensive annual cover for drivers aged 25–60, giving you (and your loved ones!) peace of mind while you’re on the road.

Our cover includes:
  • Everyday driving and commuting to a single place of work or study (SD&P)
  • Personal accident cover up to £5,000
  • Key and lock cover up to £500
  • The loss, damage or theft of your vehicle and its spare parts
  • Personal belongings cover up to £300
  • Audio, communication and navigation equipment cover up to £500
  • Costs for causing damage to other vehicles or property up to £5m
  • Windscreen cover (£25 excess for repairs or £150 for replacement)
  • Courtesy vehicle while yours is being repaired (with an approved repairer)
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Car Insurance that moves with you. It starts with Sense.

Pick a Sense policy, our app-based telematics insurance. Drive well, and you’ll get a renewal quote that reflects it. Simple as that.
  • 100% app-based telematics policy – no black box needed

  • Premiums based on how you drive, not just your age or job title

  • Get real-time driving insights sent straight to your smartphone

  • Manage your policy anytime in the Sense app

How does our telematics driving score work?

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Your driver rating is the heart of the Zego Sense app — showing how safely you drive and helping you save money at renewal. The better you drive, the more you save.
How it’s calculated
Sense uses your phone’s built-in sensors to track key driving habits every time you’re behind the wheel:
  • Acceleration – how smoothly you pull away
  • Braking – how gently you stop
  • Cornering – how carefully you turn
  • Speeding – how well you stay within limits
  • Rest – how often you take breaks
By analysing this data, the app builds a score that reflects your driving style over time — not just one trip. It also recognises when you’re a passenger, so other people’s driving won’t affect your rating.
Averaged over time
Your score updates as new journeys replace older ones, so it may change even if you haven’t driven for a few days. You’ll need to complete at least 5 trips and 65 miles before your first rating appears.

No black box required – just your smartphone

Our app-based telematics cover, Sense, gives you a price that reflects how you actually drive – not outdated generalisations.

There’s no black box to fit and no need to visit a garage. Sense runs through your smartphone, using its sensors to understand your driving behaviour.

You’ll also get insights and tips to help you build safer habits, helping you become a better driver.
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    How telematics works

    With Sense, there is no physical black box required.
    • Your driving data is collected through your smartphone

    • The app monitors your driving
over time using sensors

    • Your driver rating reflects your
habits

    • Higher driver ratings earn you a personalised renewal quote

    • Easy and quick to download

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    Am I eligible?

    Check if we can cover you before you begin.
    • You’re 25–60 years old

    • You live in the UK

    • You have no previous claims or motoring convictions

    • You hold a full or provisional UK driver’s licence

    • Your car is valued at less than £30,000

What are the benefits of telematics car insurance?

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    No box to fit, just the app

    Forget the hassle of fitting a black box or waiting for engineers. With Zego, everything happens through your phone. The Sense app starts tracking as soon as you drive, turning your smartphone into a simple, seamless way to save on insurance.
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    Save money for safe driving

    The Zego Sense app rewards safe, consistent driving with better renewal prices. Your driver score is built on real journeys, not assumptions, meaning every smooth trip can help lower what you pay. Over time, good driving really does pay off.
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    Real-time driving insights

    The Sense app shows how you accelerate, brake, corner, and keep to speed limits, helping you understand your driving style in detail. With clear feedback after every trip, you can make small adjustments that lead to safer driving and long-term savings
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    Fair pricing, not stereotypes

    We don’t rely on old-fashioned risk factors like age or postcode. Zego’s telematics insurance focuses on how you actually drive. It’s a smarter, fairer way to price car insurance, giving you full control over your costs.
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    Helpful evidence if things go wrong

    If you’re ever involved in an incident, trip data from the Sense app can help show what really happened. It’s extra clarity when you need it most, helping resolve claims quickly and fairly.
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    You’re always in control

    Your driving data belongs to you. The Sense app clearly shows what’s being tracked and why, no hidden details, no surprises. You can pause tracking anytime, and your information stays protected with industry-leading security. Transparency and trust are built into every journey.
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Car Insurance that moves with you. It starts with Sense.

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  1. Download the Sense app

    To get started, download the Sense app to your smartphone and activate your policy. It only takes a minute.

  2. Start driving

    Once you're set up, Sense starts tracking your driving to build a picture of how you drive each day – and gives you a driver rating.

  3. Unlock our best price at renewal

    The higher your driver rating, the better your chances of being rewarded at renewal.

Learn about Sense

  • Is This The Secret to Cheaper Car Insurance? Zego Sense

  • Black Box vs Telematics Car Insurance

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“81 million...” – Based on the total number of policies sold by Zego as of 23/07/25

“575K drivers...” – Based on the number of fixed policies sold by Zego as of 23/07/25

“96%..” – Based on Zego customers who have been insured on Sense policies and have a driver rating, between 01/06/2025 and 01/08/2025