Services
Insurance
Loans
Repairs
Advice
About

Does a car's warranty cover electrical faults?

I’m looking at buying an electric car, but I’m worried about electrical faults. I would assume that a car that’s entirely made of electrical components would have more electrical faults. Does a car’s warranty cover electrical faults?

avatar
Bellina Gaskey · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Great question! With a comprehensive warranty any electrical faults the vehicle has should be covered.
Warranties are an extra form of protection over and above your insurance. Warranties cover some things insurance doesn’t cover, such as routine repairs. It’s an excellent addition to the insurance you need to have anyway, ensuring you’re protected and save money.
A common misconception is that you can only get warranties for brand new vehicles, but used car warranties are also available.
Anytime you’re looking at protection for your vehicle, the option that will protect you most is comprehensive coverage. You can get a comprehensive warranty for a new or
used vehicle
. Comprehensive warranties should cover electrical faults in your vehicle.
For additional protection, look into an extended warranty. This extends the warranty past the previous date, giving you an extension on the protection provided. Extended warranties can also have extra coverages added to them so you can have coverage on every component of your car you’re worried about.
When you buy the warranty, make sure you understand the policy. Ask what is and is not covered, and what circumstances would void the warranty. Asking these questions in advance keeps you safe later.
Save money and time with car insurance comparison.
Jerry
, the number one car insurance comparison app will help you find the best rates.
View full answer 
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.

Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance

Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance

√
No long forms
√
No spam or unwanted phone calls
√
Quotes from top insurance companies
Find insurance savings