EV Extended Warranty
Protect your EV
from the bills
you didn't see coming.
Cover designed specifically for electric vehicles — drive motors, battery management, onboard chargers, power electrics. If a major component suddenly fails, you call AutoProtect and they handle it.
⚡ Every Carsa car comes with a free 90-day warranty. Extend yours below.
Administered by AutoProtect · Not an insurance product · Optional
The headline numbers
EV cover, by the numbers.
A quick snapshot of what's included in every EV Extended Warranty plan — designed around the components and costs that matter most for electric vehicles.
per claim period
(sudden failure only)
(inc VAT)
per year
What you get
Cover built around the parts
that make an EV an EV.
Drive motors, onboard chargers, battery management, power electrics — the major mechanical and electrical components specific to electric vehicles. Here's what's included.
Electric drive motor
Sudden failure of the drive motor and EV controller — covered as part of the warranty.
Battery management
Battery monitor systems and electric vehicle system covered. Up to £1,000 towards battery replacement if it suddenly fails.
Onboard charger
The onboard charger that converts AC to DC inside your car — covered. External cables and units are not.
Drive & suspension
Four, front and rear wheel drive systems, front and rear suspension, steering — all included.
Cooling & heating
Cooling system and heating systems covered, plus air-con compressor with up to £60 contribution to re-gas.
Wear & tear covered
Wear-and-tear failures are covered while your car is under 6 years old AND under 60,000 miles at the time of claim.
Unlimited claims
No cap on the number of claims during your agreement. Each individual claim can be up to £5,000.
European cover
Up to 90 days per year driving in Republic of Ireland and mainland Europe. Pre-approval required before any work.
Transferable
Selling privately? Transfer the remaining warranty to the new owner for £25 — real added value for your car.
How the EV battery contribution works.
If your main vehicle battery suddenly fails, the warranty contributes up to £1,000 towards a replacement. This is a meaningful chunk of the cost — battery replacements run into the thousands.
Choose your term
Pick the length that fits
how long you're keeping the car.
Three options, one-off price, no monthly billing. Cover starts the day you take delivery (or set a future start date if you still have manufacturer warranty — many EVs have longer battery cover from the maker).
This is not an insurance product and is not regulated by the FCA. Claims handled by AutoProtect — pre-approval required before any repairs begin. Wear & tear covered on vehicles under 6 years old and 60,000 miles at time of claim. Battery degradation (gradual range loss) is not covered. Non-refundable once cover commences. Servicing must be maintained to manufacturer schedule.
Full detail
Exactly what's covered.
We're upfront about what's included and what's not — so there are no surprises if you ever need to make a claim. The battery degradation exclusion is the big one for EVs — read it carefully.
- ✓ Electric drive motor
- ✓ EV controller & vehicle system
- ✓ Battery monitor systems
- ✓ Main battery (up to £1,000 sudden failure)
- ✓ Onboard charger
- ✓ Electric brake booster
- ✓ Brakes including ABS
- ✓ Four, front & rear wheel drive
- ✓ Front & rear suspension
- ✓ Steering
- ✓ Cooling & heating systems
- ✓ Air-con (up to £60 re-gas)
- ✓ Multimedia systems
- ✓ Oil seals & casings
- ✓ Wear & tear (under 6yrs / 60k miles)
- ✗ Battery degradation (gradual range loss)
- ✗ Battery betterment (capacity upgrade contribution)
- ✗ Drive motor fatigue
- ✗ External charging cables & units
- ✗ Damage from non-manufacturer-approved chargers
- ✗ Auxiliary batteries (12V)
- ✗ Electrical wiring, looms & harnesses
- ✗ Electrical power units
- ✗ Cyber attacks, malware & viruses
- ✗ Software & firmware updates
- ✗ Brake pads, discs, drums & wipers
- ✗ Wheels & tyres
- ✗ Body, paint, glass & trim
- ✗ Airbags & control system
- ✗ Brake seizure or corrosion
- ✗ Overheating damage
- ✗ Aftermarket / non-standard parts
- ✗ Pothole, curb & debris damage
- ✗ Diagnosis & fault-finding costs
How a claim works
Four steps. No hassle.
If something fails, AutoProtect handles it. You just need to call them first — before any repair work begins.
Report within 14 days
Call AutoProtect on 01279 456 500 within 14 days of discovering the fault.
Get pre-approval
AutoProtect must approve the repair before any work begins. Unapproved repairs aren't covered.
Repair within 14 days
Repairs must start within 14 days of reporting. Labour is paid up to £100 inc VAT per hour.
Up to £5,000 per claim
Each individual claim is paid up to £5,000. Unlimited claims for the duration of your agreement.
Common questions
The bits worth knowing.
Honest answers to the questions Carsa EV customers ask most often about the extended warranty.
No. Gradual capacity loss as your battery ages is normal EV behaviour and is not covered. The warranty contributes up to £1,000 towards a replacement only if the battery suddenly fails. Worth understanding upfront — it's the most important EV warranty distinction.
If the replacement battery has a greater capacity than your original at the time of claim, you may need to contribute towards the difference. This is called "betterment" — the warranty covers replacement to the same level, not an upgrade.
No. This is a Mechanical Failure Warranty for electric vehicles — it's not an insurance product and is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. It's optional and covers the cost of repairing covered components if they suddenly fail.
Every car Carsa sells comes with a free 90-day warranty with a £500 claim limit — included at no cost. The extended EV warranty above is on top of that, with a higher £5,000 per-claim limit, a much longer term, and EV-specific coverage.
Many EVs come with longer manufacturer battery warranties (often 8 years) — but the drivetrain and electrical components may not be covered for as long. That's typically where the gap is. You can set this extended warranty to start on a future date so you're not paying for overlap.
The onboard charger inside your car is covered. External charging cables and charging units (home chargers, public chargers) are not. Damage caused by using non-manufacturer-approved charging equipment is also not covered.
Wear-and-tear failures are covered as long as your car is under 6 years old AND under 60,000 miles at the time of claim. Once the car crosses either threshold, only sudden mechanical breakdowns are covered — wear-related failures stop.
You can remove the warranty before you take delivery — no problem. Once cover starts, the warranty is non-refundable. Worth thinking carefully about which term suits you.
The warranty is transferable to a private buyer for a £25 administration fee — which can add real value to your EV when it comes time to sell.
Yes — the car must be serviced in line with the manufacturer's schedule (or every 12 months / 12,000 miles if there's no service history). There's a 21-day / 750-mile grace period if you can't service exactly on time — just notify AutoProtect.
Add it at handover. Keep it optional.
The EV extended warranty is optional and can be removed before you take delivery. Once you drive away, the cover starts and it's non-refundable — so it's worth deciding upfront.
Drive away knowing
your EV is covered.
Speak to your Carsa team to add the EV Extended Warranty to your purchase.
Carsa EV Extended Warranty. Administered by AutoProtect. This product is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is not an insurance product. Battery degradation (gradual capacity loss) is not covered — only sudden failure, up to £1,000 contribution. Wear and tear covered on vehicles under 6 years old and under 60,000 miles at the time of claim. Maximum claim limit of £5,000 per claim period. All claims require pre-approval from AutoProtect before any repair work commences. Claims must be reported within 14 days of discovering the fault and repairs must commence within 14 days of reporting. Diagnosis and fault-finding costs are not covered. Labour contribution up to £100 inc VAT per hour. Non-refundable once cover commences. Car must be serviced in line with manufacturer schedule (21-day / 750-mile grace period). European cover up to 90 days per year. Warranty transferable to private buyer for £25 administration fee.
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