Glossary / Electrical

battery warranty

14 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Battery warranty means the car company promises that the battery will still hold a good amount of charge after many years or miles, so you won’t have to replace it early.

Technical Definition

A battery warranty guarantees that the electric vehicle’s battery will retain a certain percentage of its original capacity for a specified period or mileage.

Hear It Discussed

"[1739.9s] In three years time, when you're selling it on [1741.9s] or four years time, the battery warranty is almost at an end."
CarCast+Edmunds - Tesla sales pick up and negative equity on car loans continues to increase. CarCast 28:59

"...which is when most battery warranties are covered to in most electric vehicles. You know, if you're getting close to that..."
BONUS: EV Battery Health Testing: What's Really Happening Inside Your Pack? EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 37:45

"So I have an eight year infinite mile battery and drivetrain warranty. That is still good until March of next year."
Episode 539: Meet the Tesla Owner Who Loves Living Out of His Model X Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast 43:52