BYD has announced a significant upgrade to its warranty policy for European customers, extending the battery coverage on its passenger vehicles to an industry-leading 250,000 kilometers. This move delivers enhanced long-term value and peace of mind, particularly for high-mileage drivers.
Key Details of the Enhanced Warranty:
New Coverage: The battery warranty for all pure electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models is now extended from 200,000 km to 250,000 km, maintaining an 8-year duration (whichever comes first).
Broad Eligibility: The policy applies automatically to both new purchases and existing owners across the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Core Promise: Within the warranty period, BYD will cover repair, replacement, or other necessary measures if the battery's State of Health (SoH) falls below 70%.
Targeted Benefit: This upgrade is a boon for high-usage scenarios. To maximize the new limit, owners would need to average approximately 31,250 km per year over eight years, offering substantial added security for rideshare drivers, long-distance commuters, and frequent travelers.
Supporting Warranties: Other warranties remain unchanged, including the basic vehicle warranty (6 years/150,000 km), a 12-year anti-perforation guarantee, and an 8-year/150,000 km warranty for the e-drive system.
Model Exceptions: The extended warranty does not apply to the eTP3 commercial van, consistent with prior policy rollouts.
Strategic Confidence in the European Market
This warranty expansion, first piloted in Norway, underscores BYD's commitment to building consumer confidence in its technology and its growing footprint in Europe. The company is actively strengthening its local after-sales service system to support popular models like the Seal, Atto 3 (Yuan PLUS), and Han sedan.
By substantially raising the coverage ceiling, BYD not only provides a compelling ownership proposition but also signals robust faith in the durability of its Blade Battery technology, directly addressing a key consideration for EV adopters.
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