Best Warranty Electric Cars in Australia (2026)
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The best warranty electric cars in Australia, ranked by vehicle and battery coverage. Compare models and brands below.
144 models
| Rank | Make and model | Warranty conditions | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 yrs / 250,000 km | 10 yrs / 250,000 km | $99,900 | Convertible | 509 | — | — | |
| 2 | 10 yrs / 250,000 km | 10 yrs / 250,000 km | $31,990 | Hatchback | 325 | — | — | |
| 3 | 10 yrs / 250,000 km | 10 yrs / 250,000 km | $44,990 | SUV | 430 | — | — | |
| 4 | 10 yrs / 250,000 km | 10 yrs / 250,000 km | $56,990 | SUV | 485 | — | — | |
| 5 | 10 yrs / 300,000 km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | $71,840 | SUV Coupe | 487 | — | — | |
| 6 | 8 yrs / unlimited | 8 yrs / unlimited | $36,990 | SUV | 402 | — | — | |
| 7 | 8 yrs / unlimited | 8 yrs / 200,000 km | $35,990 | Hatchback | 430 | — | — | |
| 8 | 8 yrs / unlimited | 8 yrs / 200,000 km | $42,590 | SUV | 510 | — | — | |
| 9 | 8 yrs / 150,000 km | 8 yrs / 150,000 km | $67,900 | SUV | 400 | — | — | |
| 10 | 8 yrs / 150,000 km | 8 yrs / 150,000 km | $57,900 | SUV Coupe | 435 | — | — | |
| 11 | 8 yrs / 150,000 km | 8 yrs / 150,000 km | $63,900 | SUV | 590 | — | — | |
| 12 | 7 yrs / unlimited | 10 yrs / unlimited | $64,000 | Ute | 379 | — | — | |
| 13 | 7 yrs / unlimited | 10 yrs / unlimited | $58,000 | SUV | 503 | — | — | |
| 14 | 7 yrs / unlimited | 10 yrs / 250,000 km | $39,990 | Hatchback | 452 | — | — | |
| 15 | 7 yrs / unlimited | 8 yrs / unlimited | $26,490 | Hatchback | 252 | — | — |
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Best warranties on budget and luxury EVs
Budget EVs with the longest warranties (under $50,000)
| Model | Car warranty | Battery warranty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG MG4 Urban | 10 yrs | 10 yrs | $31,990 |
| MG MGS5 | 10 yrs | 10 yrs | $44,990 |
| Jaecoo J5 | 8 yrs | 8 yrs | $36,990 |
| GAC AION UT | 8 yrs | 8 yrs | $35,990 |
| GAC AION V | 8 yrs | 8 yrs | $42,590 |
Luxury EVs with the best warranties (over $91,661)
| Model | Car warranty | Battery warranty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG Cyberster | 10 yrs | 10 yrs | $99,900 |
| Kia EV9 | 7 yrs | 7 yrs | $121,000 |
| Lexus RZ | 5 yrs | 10 yrs | $135,000 |
| Genesis Electrified GV70 | 5 yrs | 8 yrs | $127,800 |
| Genesis G80 | 5 yrs | 8 yrs | $145,000 |
EV warranty by brand
Best cover offered by each brand on a model currently on sale.
| Brand | Car warranty | Battery warranty | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG | 10 yrs / 250,000 km | 10 yrs / 250,000 km | — |
| Nissan | 10 yrs / 300,000 km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Jaecoo | 8 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / unlimited km | — |
| GAC | 8 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 200,000 km | — |
| Smart | 8 yrs / 150,000 km | 8 yrs / 150,000 km | — |
| KGM | 7 yrs / unlimited km | 10 yrs / unlimited km | — |
| Geely | 7 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / unlimited km | — |
| GWM | 7 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / unlimited km | — |
| Deepal | 7 yrs / 160,000 km | 8 yrs / 240,000 km | — |
| Chery | 7 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Forthing | 7 yrs / 200,000 km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Hyundai | 7 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Kia | 7 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Leapmotor | 7 yrs / 160,000 km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Skoda | 7 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| XPENG | 7 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| BYD | 6 yrs / 150,000 km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Denza | 6 yrs / 150,000 km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Lexus | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 10 yrs / unlimited km | — |
| Suzuki | 5 yrs | 10 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Genesis | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / unlimited km | — |
| Volvo | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / unlimited km | — |
| LDV | 5 yrs / 160,000 km | 8 yrs / 250,000 km | — |
| Farizon | 5 yrs / 200,000 km | 8 yrs / 200,000 km | — |
| Lotus | 5 yrs / 150,000 km | 8 yrs / 200,000 km | — |
| Zeekr | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 200,000 km | — |
| Tesla | 5 yrs | 8 yrs / 192,000 km | — |
| Alfa Romeo | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Audi | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| BMW | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Cadillac | 5 yrs | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Cupra | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Ford | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Honda | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| IM | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Jaguar | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Jeep | 5 yrs / 100,000 km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Mazda | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Mercedes-Benz | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Mini | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Peugeot | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Polestar | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Renault | 5 yrs / 100,000 km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Skyworth | 5 yrs / 150,000 km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Subaru | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Toyota | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Volkswagen | 5 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Rolls Royce | 4 yrs | 4 yrs | — |
| Abarth | 3 yrs / 150,000 km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Fiat | 3 yrs / 150,000 km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Porsche | 3 yrs / unlimited km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | — |
| Maserati | 3 yrs | 8 yrs / 150,000 km | — |
How EV warranties compare with petrol cars
Most new cars in Australia now come with a 5 to 7 year vehicle warranty. EVs add a separate battery warranty, usually 8 years, because the battery is the most expensive part.
Data from Zecar's EV database, synced automatically from manufacturer specifications and last updated 22 October 2026. Ranked by vehicle warranty years, then battery warranty years, then battery warranty kilometres (unlimited first). Includes models currently on sale in Australia. Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless marked drive-away.
Frequently asked questions
The MG Cyberster, with a 10 year vehicle warranty and a 10 year battery warranty.
On our data, MG offers the strongest combined vehicle and battery coverage. See the brand table for conditions.
See the table — sort by body style to compare electric SUVs by vehicle and battery cover.
Not necessarily. Servicing by a qualified independent mechanic to the manufacturer's schedule shouldn't affect your consumer rights, but some brands only offer extended warranty terms if you service at a dealer. Check the conditions column.
