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Volvo, Huandai & BYD EU-warranty on EV-batteries

Updated: Sep 26

All three companies offer factory warranties on their electric vehicle (EV) powertrains, but the specifics warranty period vary slightly from brands:


- Volvo offers an 8-year or 160,000 km warranty on the battery for their EV.

- Hyundai offer 8-year or 160,000 km warranty on the electrical battery units.

- BYD offers an 8-year or 200,000 km warranty on the battery for their EV¹², ¹³.


So, while all three companies offer an 8-year warranty, the mileage limit for Volvo and Hyundai is 160,000 km, whereas BYD offers a higher limit of 200,000 km.


Volvo & Huandai has 8-years 160.000 km, BYD has 8-years or 200.000 km warranty on both EV-battery, controller & motors. Compared with Mini EV, BAW Pony have 5-years 60.000 km, KOMI 5-years 80.000 km, Dayun 100.000 km, Solar2 has 3-year 50.000 km and Uni EV has 3-years 20.000 km warranty.

The warranty for traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles typically differs from that of electric vehicles (EVs). Here are some key points of comparison:


- Duration and Mileage: The most common warranty for ICE vehicles is **5 years/60,000 miles** (approximately 96,560 km)³. Some manufacturers offer longer warranties, with the longest currently available being **10 years/100,000 miles** (approximately 160,934 km), offered by brands like Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis³.


- Coverage: ICE vehicle warranties usually cover the powertrain, which includes the engine, transmission, and other related components. The coverage for EVs, on the other hand, focuses on the battery and electric motor.


- Maintenance and Repairs: EVs generally have fewer moving parts compared to ICE vehicles, which can result in lower maintenance and repair costs over time. For example, EVs do not require oil changes, spark plug replacements, or air filter changes, which are common maintenance tasks for ICE vehicles⁴.


In summary, while the warranty duration and mileage for ICE vehicles can be comparable to those of EVs, the coverage and maintenance requirements differ significantly. EV warranties tend to focus on the battery and electric motor, whereas ICE warranties cover the engine and transmission.


Kilde: Samtale med Copilot, 24.9.2024

(1) EX40 fully electric SUV | The renamed XC40 Recharge - Volvo Cars. https://www.volvocars.com/en-ca/cars/ex40-electric

(2) Volvo electric cars | EV range and offers | Volvo Cars. https://www.volvocars.com/uk/cars/electric-cars

(4) The Best Electric Vehicle Battery Warranties in 2024 - CarEdge. https://caredge.com/guides/ev-battery-warranties

(6) BYD Danmark | Innovative elbiler med sikre batterier. https://www.bydauto.dk

(7) Hyundai Powertrains | Hyundai Motor Europe - 현대자동차. https://www.hyundai.com/eu/driving-hyundai/driving-technologies/powertrains.html

(8) Is Hyundai’s Warranty That Good? Here’s What It Covers - MotorTrend. https://www.motortrend.com/news/hyundai-warranty-coverage-info

(9) Is the Hyundai Warranty Transferable? | Planet Hyundai. https://www.planethyundai.com/is-the-hyundai-warranty-transferable

(11) Increased Vehicle Protection Plans | Volvo Car USA. https://www.volvocars.com/us/l/protection-plans

(12) Extended Warranty - Volvo Construction Equipment. https://www.volvoce.com/europe/en/products/electric-machines/extended-warranty

(14) BYD EXTENDS THE WARRANTY ON ITS ENTIRE 100% ELECTRIC RANGE TO 6 YEARS. https://press.bydauto.be/byd-extends-the-warranty-on-its-entire-100-electric-range-to-6-years


Kilde: Samtale med Copilot, 24.9.2024

(2) Electric Vehicles vs. Internal Combustion: The Real Cost Comparison. https://www.partstrader.com/electric-vehicles-vs-internal-combustion-the-real-cost-comparison

(3) Update on government targets for phasing out new sales of internal .... https://theicct.org/sites/default/files/publications/update-govt-targets-ice-phaseouts-jun2021_0.pdf

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