" Your vehicle’s Battery and Drive Unit are covered under this Battery and Drive Unit Limited Warranty for a period of 8 years, with the exception of the original 60 kWh battery (manufactured before 2015) that is covered for a period of 8 years or 125,000 miles/200,000 km, whichever comes first.
The most important aspect of electric-car battery warranties is that they don't just cover the battery pack failing outright; they also cover you if the battery's capacity drops significantly from what it was when the car was new.
The Tesla Battery and Drive Unit warranty covers the vehicle's large main battery pack and the Drive Unit (or Units) it powers. Tesla Drive Units comprise one or two electric motors, their accompanying single-speed gearbox, and an inverter. The whole package is covered for damage from battery fires, including those from driver error.
If your battery pack fails to hold more than 60% of the original charge, and thus failing to achieve that mileage, the Chinese automaker will offer a free battery exchange within the first 10 years of ownership, or when you reach 500,000km. Do note though, that this promotion is only valid for those buying a BYD within September.
The main warranties cover all typical manufacturing defects, while electric cars also get the usual long-duration anti-corrosion guarantees. Specific parts covered under dedicated EV component warranties often include the electric motors, inverter, reduction gear, cables and charging connectors. What is covered by a battery warranty?
If you cover big mileage, Hyundai's warranty is perhaps the most comprehensive locally. Their offerings come with a 5-Year Unlimited Mileage warranty. The battery pack comes with its own coverage, of 8 years or 160,000km, whichever comes first. Here's what we think of the KONA twins - both Hybrid and Electric! Nissan is a juggernaut of a car brand.