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The Best EV Battery Warranties in 2025

Last updated Jul 16, 2025

Key Takeaways

  • Most EVs are protected with 8 year/100,000 miles warranties, but some offer much more protection.
  • Rivian, Tesla, Hyundai, and Kia offer the best EV warranties for powertrain protection.
  • General Motors lacks the battery capacity guarantees of their competitors.

Electric vehicle batteries are expensive to replace — often $10,000 to $20,000 for a fully electric car. While battery costs are expected to drop in the coming years, today’s EV drivers need strong warranty coverage to protect their wallet.

By federal law, all EV and hybrid batteries must be covered for at least 8 years or 100,000 miles. In California, that coverage extends to 10 years or 150,000 miles. But not all warranties are created equal. Some go further than others when it comes to battery degradation, replacement criteria, and coverage for second owners.

So, which EV brands offer the most comprehensive battery warranties in 2025? The top spot might surprise you.

The Best EV Battery Warranty

Rivian (8 years or 175,000 miles)

Rivian battery warranty 2025

Surprise! The best EV warranty is offered by Rivian for the all-new R1T electric truck and R1S electric SUV. Coverage includes all components inside the high-voltage battery and 70% or more of the battery capacity for 8 years or 175,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Drivetrain components are also covered for 8 years or 175,000 miles. It can be unnerving to purchase a vehicle from a startup like Rivian, so at least they’re offering the best battery warranty there is. Learn more about Rivian’s warranty here.


Tesla Battery Warranty

Tesla battery warranty 2025

Tesla’s electric powertrain warranty is split into two tiers. 

  • The Tesla Model S (starting at $84,990) and Tesla Model X (starting at $89,990) have 8 year or 150,000 mile electric powertrain warranties. Battery capacity retention is guaranteed to be at least 70% under warranty.
  • The Tesla Model 3 Long Range and Performance and all Tesla Model Y’s get an 8 year or 120,000 mile powertrain warranty. 
  • The most affordable Tesla today is the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, which gets an 8 year or 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. 

Learn more about Tesla’s battery warranty. 

The Best Battery Warranty For Affordable Electric Cars

Hyundai and Kia (10 years or 100,000 miles)

Kia EV battery warranty coverage

When shopping affordable EVs, you can’t beat Hyundai and Kia’s 10 year/100,000 mile EV warranty. The Hyundai EV warranty covers batteries, motors and powertrain components. There’s also the guarantee of at least 70% battery capacity retention. Hyundai lays it out clearly: “While all electric-car batteries will experience degradation over time, ours will not degrade more than 70 percent of the original capacity during the warranty period.”

Learn more about Hyundai’s electric vehicle battery warranty. You can find Kia’s EV warranty details here


The Rest of the Gang: 8 year/100,000 Mile Battery and Powertrain Warranty

In 2025, it looks like the industry standard for EV manufacturer warranties is 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. This manufacturer warranty applies to the following electric vehicles in 2024:

The Worst EV Warranty in 2025 (Barely)

2025 Chevrolet EV warranty details

GM electric models like the Chevrolet Equinox EV, Blazer EV, and Cadillac Lyriq have 8 year/100,000 mile battery warranties with a notable catch. The battery retention portion of the warranty will replace the battery if it falls below 60% of the original capacity under coverage. See the full details here

FAQ: EV Battery Warranties

Q: What do EV battery warranties cover?
A: Most EV battery warranties cover defects in materials and workmanship, as well as capacity loss beyond a certain threshold (usually 70% of the original capacity). If your battery fails or degrades too quickly, it should be repaired or replaced under warranty.

Q: How long are EV battery warranties?
A: Federal law requires at least 8 years or 100,000 miles of coverage. In California and other CARB-aligned states, coverage extends to 10 years or 150,000 miles. Some automakers go above and beyond these minimums.

Q: Who has the best EV battery warranty in 2025?
A: As of 2025, Hyundai and Kia offer some of the most generous EV battery warranties, with 10-year/100,000-mile coverage that includes transferable protection and specific degradation thresholds. Tesla, Ford, and Toyota also offer strong warranties, but terms vary, especially for used EVs.

Q: Do EV battery warranties transfer to new owners?
A: In many cases, yes — but not always. Some automakers offer fully transferable warranties, while others reduce or void coverage after resale. Always confirm the terms before buying a used EV.

Q: Can I get extended protection for my EV battery?
A: Yes. If you plan to keep your EV long-term, an extended warranty can provide added peace of mind. With CarEdge extended warranty plans, you can cover high-cost components like the battery and electric motor after the factory warranty ends.

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13 Comments

    • K Hart

      Is it possible that they lowered it after 2021? Because all I can find on their website is, “The Volvo Cars Warranty for the battery is 8 years/100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, provided that the car and battery are maintained and used in accordance with Volvo Cars’ recommendations.”

      https://www.volvocars.com/us/cars/xc40-electric/

      And I found this on what appears to be a specific dealer’s website, “Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Battery Warranty – Batteries are subject to natural wear out due to aging and usage. If the battery capacity is lower than 55% of original status (according to specification) at 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, the battery will be replaced free of charge. Some restrictions apply.”

      https://www.motorcarsvolvocars.com/volvo-warranty.htm#:~:text=If%20the%20battery%20capacity%20is,be%20replaced%20free%20of%20charge.

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  1. Marco

    I am pretty sure the state of California REQUIRES a 10-year battery warranty on all electric vehicles now.

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    • Justin Fischer

      Thank you for pointing this out! We will update this article.

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      • Michael

        The link doesn’t provide any detail on the kia warranty. Do you know the specifics? What is its guaranteed retention?

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      • Mark

        It’s only on hybrids, not EVs.

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        • Robert Smith

          What makes you think that, Mark? It says “Electric Vehicle” in the title. HYUNDAI HYBRID, PLUG-IN HYBRID, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM WARRANTY

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  2. Robert Smith

    I just looked at the Kia sales brochure that you linked. It clearly states that Hyundai guarantees that the traction battery will retain 70% of its capacity BUT that is a sales brochure, not a warranty AND it is for the UK, not the USA.

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  3. Robert Smith

    I appreciate this article. I was looking for information like this. I think you have a few errors now, but they can be corrected. Keep up the good work!

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  4. Jan

    I would like to discuss this further related to warranties of vehicles purchased say 2014-2019. I bought a Kia 2015 Soul EV and want to put a new battery in it due to ongoing problems. So far what I have been able to confirm is KIa (and I was told the same for Nissan Leaf) ARE NOT MAKING REPLACEMENT BATTERIES FOR THESE VEHICLES. They tell you they do bug give you a software solution (BMS Battery Management System) instead. They told me my new replacement battery was here in March and kept my car until a few days ago with the BMS software being updated as a solution not giving me the replacement battery that was supposedly here. I asked the parts department about buying a new battery and they said they have someone waiting since Nov 2023 with no date in sight for new battery, doing the same thing to that person they did to me. There is something dishonest going on here. What is a battery warranty worth if they do not make replacement batteries. BTW Kia 2015 replacement battery costs around 3k per the parts department.

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    • Justin Fischer

      Jan, thank you for sharing this. This is very concerning. If you’re not satisfied with the response your dealership service department has given to you, I recommend reaching out to Kia Customer Care. https://customercare.kiausa.com/

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