Tesla has improved its warranty coverage for buyers in Canada and the United States. Starting with the 2026 model year, the company now includes a 7-year or 110,000 km (70,000-mile) warranty on some of the most expensive propulsion-related components.
This new warranty layer goes beyond Tesla’s existing protections for batteries and drive units, and applies to the brand’s core lineup — the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y — though the Cybertruck is notably excluded from the list for now.
While Tesla’s high-voltage battery packs and drive units already carry separate eight-year warranties, many of the costly systems that support them previously had more limited coverage. The new 7-year protection applies to expensive and essential parts beyond the core battery and motors, offering greater peace of mind to new buyers.
Covered components include:
Reading through the @tesla warranty docs and model year 2026 US and Canadian vehicles will have an additional 7yr/70k mile (110km) High-Priced Propulsion-Related Part warranty, which typically covers a bunch of stuff: pic.twitter.com/z9mQSeJfpC
— Mongo (@minusYCore) September 11, 2025
These systems are vital to keeping Tesla vehicles on the road. For example, the power conversion system enables both fast DC charging and standard AC charging. If this unit fails, the car can no longer take a charge. By extending coverage on such parts, Tesla reduces long-term ownership risks and reinforces the durability of its EV architecture.
Which Vehicles Are Covered?
According to the updated warranty documents, this new coverage was added in order to be in compliance with California regulations, and applies to the Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y beginning with the 2026 model year.
Notably absent, however, is the Cybertruck. Tesla has not provided an explanation for why its electric pickup is excluded, but according to Not a Tesla App, which first reported on the new warranty item, there are a few possible reasons:
- The Cybertruck uses a different electrical architecture, with an 800-volt high-voltage system and 48-volt low-voltage system. These unique designs may not align with Tesla’s “propulsion-related part” definitions.
- The truck is still relatively young, meaning Tesla may be waiting to collect more reliability data before committing to extended coverage.
- It’s also possible that Cybertruck warranty documents simply haven’t been updated yet.
The decision to extend warranty coverage suggests Tesla is increasingly confident in the long-term reliability of its propulsion systems. Automakers typically only expand coverage when data shows that parts are lasting well beyond earlier limits.
For customers, this change adds measurable value to Tesla ownership. It not only lowers potential repair costs but also boosts resale confidence, since vehicles with longer warranty protection often retain stronger demand on the used market.
