Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has strengthened its traction battery warranty for customers in Norway, extending the coverage to eight years or 250,000 kilometres, whichever comes first, the company said. The updated warranty takes effect immediately and applies not only to new buyers but also to existing BYD electric vehicle owners, excluding the eTP3 electric van.
The previous warranty limit stood at eight years or 200,000 kilometres, meaning the new terms mainly benefit high-mileage drivers. The increase allows an average annual distance of up to 31,250 kilometres to be fully covered over the eight-year period. As with most manufacturers, BYD’s battery warranty is triggered if the State of Health of the battery falls below 70%, at which point the company would be required to repair, replace or otherwise compensate for the loss of capacity.
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BYD said the extended coverage places it ahead of prevailing industry standards, where battery warranties typically cover around 160,000 kilometres. However, average annual driving distances in Norway remain well below the new threshold. According to industry data, Norwegian electric cars travel roughly 13,000 kilometres per year on average, suggesting the higher cap may be most relevant for commercial users or extreme high-mileage private drivers.
“The strong combination of standard and battery warranties reflects the quality and reliability of BYD technology. For us, it’s about providing Norwegian car buyers with the best conditions for a safe and seamless everyday experience with electric vehicles,” said Simen Wøien Christensen, sales manager at BYD Norway. In addition to the battery coverage, BYD offers a standard vehicle warranty of six years or 150,000 kilometres on its electric models in Norway, matching its policy in Germany.
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The decision comes as Norway’s electric vehicle market continues to set global benchmarks. New battery-electric vehicle registrations surged to 19,427 units in November, lifting the EV share of total passenger car sales to 97.6%, according to data from the Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council (OFV). Total new passenger car registrations reached 19,899 vehicles, leaving only a small fraction powered by non-electric drivetrains.
