Tesla Offers Used Model 3 and Y with Extended 160,000-Mile Battery Warranties

• A Model 3 with 62,000 miles is listed for an asking price of $19,000.
• The electric vehicles remain under warranty for both their factory-installed batteries and drive units.
• Several of these vehicles come with a restricted warranty covering up to 80,000 miles.

When shopping for a pre-owned vehicle, you typically get the most value when purchasing privately; however, this path may not suit all preferences. A lot of individuals favor the ease of acquiring one via a dealership or directly from the automobile manufacturer. Those aiming to reduce the hassle associated with buying a second-hand car could be drawn to Tesla’s certified pre-owned selection, even though it comes with some drawbacks.

Read: Pre-owned Electric Vehicle Prices Drop 32% Amid Tesla’s Price Reductions Affecting the Market

The primary downside? The car remains unseen until after you've submitted a non-refundable $500 deposit along with varying transport costs ranging from several hundred to thousands of dollars. When we say "unseen," we're referring to the fact that there will be no pictures provided of the specific car—nothing at all. It seems one must simply have faith in the procedure.

Yes, we know Tesla isn’t viewed in the best light at the moment, but that doesn’t change the fact that it continues to build some of the finest EVs on the market. It also has some reasonably priced used examples it’s looking to offload, and plenty of them come with very generous warranties.

Five of the most tempting we’ve come across include three first-gen Model Ys And two Model 3s from their first generation. The most economical one among them all is a 2020 Model 3 Standard Range Plus Rear-Wheel Drive listed for $19,000. Despite having accumulated 62,092 miles (99,927 km), upon reviewing AutoTrader shows that similar Model 3s with around the same mileage generally have asking prices between $18,000 and $22,000, so this example is reasonably well-priced.

One key point for prospective buyers might be that it comes with a 1-year or 10,000-mile limited warranty directly from Tesla. Furthermore, the remaining portion of the initial battery and drivetrain warranty can be transferred and remains valid until September 2028 or when the car reaches 160,000 miles. Some previously owned Model 3s and Ys have also been listed as having an extra basic vehicle limited warranty covering them until around 2026. 50,000 or even 80,000 miles.

Another 2021 Model 3 Standard Range Plus Rear-Wheel Drive has been listed for $19,800 , but it has a battery and drive unit warranty lasting until October 2029 / 160,000 miles. However, the listing notes it is ‘repaired,’ without specifying what repairs have been made to it.

The three Model Ys in Tesla’s used inventory have also been listed as repaired vehicles. They all include the 1-year / 10,000-mile limited warranty and have battery and drive unit warranties that extend until August 2028 and December 2028.