Tesla Warranty Options

Cost & Coverage Review

What is the warranty on a new Tesla?

Tesla Factory Warranty is 4 years or 50,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper repairs on all electrical and mechanical malfunctions excluding routine maintenance and normal wear.

The Tesla Battery and Drive Unit Warranty (BDU) continues after the full warranty expires.

The mileage of the lithium ion battery warranty differs by model as follows:

Lithium Ion Battery Warranty

Model 3 and Model Y Standard or Standard Range Plus
8 Years | 100,000 Miles

Model 3 and Model Y Long Range or Performance
8 Years | 120,000 Miles

Model X and Model S⁺
8 Years | 150,000 Miles

⁺Exceptions:

Model X and Model S Teslas delivered to the 1st owner prior to February 2020 with a battery capacity of 70 kilowatt-hours or more came with an 8 year, unlimited mileage powertrain warranty.
The original 60 kilowatt battery built prior to 2015 is covered by an 8 year 125,000 mile BDU warranty.

Tesla offers a bumper-to-bumper extended warranty option for Model X and Model S owners called the Tesla Extended Service Agreement (ESA).

Tesla does not offer a warranty extension for Model 3 owners.

What does the Tesla Extended Warranty cover?

The Tesla ESA covers the cost of parts and labor to repair electrical and mechanical breakdowns on almost all components except scheduled maintenance and normal wear.

Examples of items covered:

Advanced technology, autopilot, computer, instrumentation, touchscreen, navigation, power windows, door locks, actuators, multimedia controls, audio, steering, cooling, heating, and Falcon Wings.

Examples of items not covered:

Brake pads, hoses, filters, diagnostics, alignments, balancing, sheet metal, upholstery, carpet, shocks, windshield, wheels, tires, trim, weather stripping, wall connectors, and charging adapters.

How much is the repair copay?

A $200 deductible copay is required for every Tesla Extended Warranty repair visit.

Should I buy?

Value depends on usage.

If you answer yes to these two questions, then an extended warranty is a good idea for you:

Are you planning to keep your Tesla for 8 years or more?
Is your vehicle a daily driver?

Think about other electrical and mechanical items you have for daily use.

Would you expect a toaster or a fridge to last 8 years without failing?

Considering how many moving parts a car has, how much technology is involved, and how often you use it.

How much does the Tesla Extended Warranty cost?

Manufacturer Retail Price
8 Years | 100,000 Miles

$200 Deductible: $5300

Price may vary by purchase date and term.

$500 discount:
For owners who purchase within 180 days of delivery.

PDF Guides

Factory Warranty Booklet

Extended Warranty Terms

Can I finance the Tesla extended warranty with my vehicle?

No.

Tesla only offers the ESA as a separate purchase.

Is the Tesla Extended Warranty transferable?

Yes!

You may transfer your Extended Agreement to the next owner when you sell your vehicle.

The new owner must email Tesla the following documents:

Bill of Sale
Driver's license of new owner
Vehicle Title listing new owner

Documents must be emailed to ServiceHelpNA@tesla.com within 30 days of ownership transfer.

Where will repairs be done?

Tesla does not have traditional brick and mortar dealerships but instead employs authorized mechanics at Tesla Service Centers.

In other words, don’t expect to talk to the Tesla reps at the mall when you need repairs.

Instead, use this Tesla Service Center lookup tool or call Tesla directly at this phone number:

Tesla Warranty Phone Number: 877.798.3752

Factory Warranty List