Tesla has sold a few thousand vehicles in the past few years, which speaks to its popularity, but does it speak to its reliability?
That is a difficult question to answer. While they are designed to be long-lasting cars, warranties still could help with repairs that do crop up.
It helps if you know what is included in a factory warranty and how long you can expect coverage to last. You will also be better informed if you know your extended warranty options, too.
The Core Elements of a Tesla Warranty
When you buy a Tesla straight off the factory floor, your brand-new shiny car comes with a 4-year/50,0000-mile comprehensive bumper-to-bumper warranty.
Your battery is also under warranty for a total of eight years or 100,000 miles, although some batteries are covered up to 150,000 miles.
Under the factory warranty, your car is covered for most parts as well as systems in the vehicle. What you will not see is a typical powertrain warranty because it is not a gas-powered car. Instead, you will see coverage for the battery, supplemental restraint system, and rust.
The warranty will also transfer to a new owner if the original owner makes the request. You may have a few additional hoops to jump through with a dealership, but if a used Tesla that you’ve purchased hasn’t passed the warranty expiration date, then you’re owed what’s left of the factory warranty.
Tesla Warranty Exclusions
You can expect some exclusions, but that is normal with any vehicle warranty. You are responsible...
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