I had assumed that it was common knowledge that you could get discount auto insurance if you drive a hybrid vehicle. However, I’ve received a couple of emails about it - so thought it was worth clarifying.

In the United States there are a number of insurance companies that will offer you a 10% discount if you take out auto insurance with them.

One well-respected group is Hybrid Travellers.

While these offers are generally very competitive it still pays to shop around. Depending on the model you have purchased and your state of residence it can still sometimes be possible to get cheaper insurance (even when the discount is taken into consideration) through discount auto insurers.