Tesla has now revealed the extended battery warranty it previously said would arrive in 2026, officially launching the High Voltage Battery and Drive Unit Extended Service Agreement (Battery ESA) in Canada and the United States.
This new warranty option is focused exclusively on the high-voltage battery pack and drive unit, the two most expensive components in a Tesla, and represents the company’s first formal move to offer post-warranty battery protection beyond its industry-leading standard coverage.
What the Battery ESA covers
Tesla’s Battery ESA covers the repair or replacement of the Tesla-manufactured high-voltage battery and drive unit if either component fails during the coverage period under normal use.
Each service visit that includes one or more covered repairs is subject to a C$700/US$500 deductible per visit. Repairs must be completed by Tesla, and components outside the battery and drive unit are not covered.
Coverage duration
The Battery ESA extends coverage for up to 24 months or 48,000 kilometres or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first. Coverage begins immediately after the original Battery and Drive Unit Limited Warranty expires, ensuring there is no gap in protection.
Depending on mileage, this effectively extends battery and drive unit coverage to up to 10 years total for eligible vehicles.
Pricing
While Tesla has not published official pricing on its public support pages, in-app listings indicate the Battery ESA is priced at $2,800 for Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in Canada, and $2,000 in the U.S.
Unlike Tesla’s vehicle Extended Service Agreement, the Battery ESA is a one-time purchase, not a monthly subscription, and cannot be bundled into vehicle financing.
Eligibility requirements
At launch, the Battery ESA is available for:
- Model 3
- Model Y
Vehicles must still be actively covered by the original Battery and Drive Unit Limited Warranty at the time of purchase. There is no grace period—once the original battery warranty expires, the option to purchase the Battery ESA disappears.
Additional eligibility requirements include:
- The vehicle must not be leased
- The vehicle must not have a branded or total-loss title
- Only the registered owner can purchase the Battery ESA through the Tesla app
Tesla says eligible owners will receive a notification in the Tesla app as their battery warranty approaches expiration.
Why this matters
Tesla has long argued that its battery packs are designed to last well beyond their warranty periods, citing real-world data showing billions of kilometres driven on original packs. By introducing the Battery ESA, Tesla is backing that claim with a formal, paid extension—giving long-term owners additional peace of mind against rare but costly failures.
While limited to Model 3 and Model Y for now, the Battery ESA confirms that Tesla’s hinted 2026 extended battery warranty is now live, marking a significant shift in how the company approaches long-term EV ownership.
