
Used Tesla warranty
Used Tesla warranty coverage in El Cajon, CA
What is still covered when you buy a used Tesla
The expensive part of an electric car is the part with the longest warranty, and that warranty follows the vehicle rather than its first owner. For the used Teslas on our lot in El Cajon we record the date the battery coverage runs to, so you can see what is left before you come in.
Tesla's warranty, in short
Battery & drive unit
8 years
Up to 150,000 miles depending on model, with a minimum 70% battery capacity retention over the term. Transfers to you with the car.
Basic vehicle
4 years
Or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. On most used Teslas this has already elapsed - the battery coverage is the one that still matters.
Transferable
Yes
Tesla's new vehicle limited warranty runs with the vehicle, so the remaining balance passes to each subsequent owner.
Battery and drive unit terms vary by model: Model S and Model X are typically covered to 150,000 miles, Model Y and long-range Model 3 to 120,000 miles, and rear-wheel-drive Model 3 to 100,000 miles - each for 8 years, whichever comes first. Every vehicle page on this site shows the terms reported for that exact configuration, so check the car rather than the model.

Transfers with the car
The expensive part has the longest cover
Tesla's battery and drive unit warranty runs eight years and follows the vehicle rather than its first owner, so the balance is yours when you buy it.
Most used Teslas have long outlived the basic warranty while keeping years of battery coverage - which is the coverage that matters on an electric car.
Battery coverage on our current used Teslas
Dates recorded for the specific vehicle, not estimated from its model year.
| Vehicle | Odometer | Battery & drive unit cover to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 27,012 mi | May 2033 | In warranty |
| 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Base | 46,600 mi | April 2032 | In warranty |
| 2024 Tesla Cybertruck Base | 45,342 mi | March 2032 | In warranty |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 Base | 39,566 mi | August 2030 | In warranty |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 Base | 42,206 mi | April 2030 | In warranty |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 42,468 mi | December 2029 | In warranty |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range | 114,772 mi | November 2028 | In warranty |
| 2021 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus | 34,340 mi | October 2028 | In warranty |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus | 74,792 mi | December 2027 | In warranty |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | 98,101 mi | March 2027 | In warranty |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 104,039 mi | December 2026 | In warranty |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance | 94,888 mi | December 2026 | In warranty |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 56,386 mi | August 2026 | Term elapsed |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 112,431 mi | July 2026 | Term elapsed |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 87,925 mi | June 2026 | Term elapsed |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 120,981 mi | May 2026 | Term elapsed |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 82,437 mi | May 2026 | Term elapsed |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 104,280 mi | April 2026 | Term elapsed |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | 104,931 mi | March 2026 | Term elapsed |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus | 114,269 mi | July 2025 | Term elapsed |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range | 123,004 mi | June 2025 | Term elapsed |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus | 117,102 mi | May 2025 | Term elapsed |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus | 125,043 mi | January 2025 | Term elapsed |
Coverage also ends at the mileage limit for the vehicle, whichever comes first, and a date shown here does not by itself confirm the car is still within its mileage allowance. Confirm the exact terms with us before purchase.
Warranty questions
What transfers to you, how long it lasts and how to check a specific car.