Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has introduced a Plug-in Hybrid Battery Extended Warranty programme, which extends coverage for the company’s PHEV models in the same manner as the Hybrid Battery Extended Warranty that was announced in 2019.
While the latter covered the W212 E 300 BlueTec and W222 S 400 h models, the new extended warranty programme specifically covers the C 350 e, E 350 e and S 560 e plug-in hybrids by extending the standard six-year/100,000 km battery warranty that the cars come with to eight years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first.
Like the earlier warranty programme, there is a cost involved for the PHEV battery warranty extension, and the price is similar to that for the programme involving the hybrids. The RM2,688 package essentially adds two years or 60,000 km to the existing battery warranty already in place for the cars, effectively providing coverage for the cost of repair and replacement of the PHEV battery should it fail during the period.
The company says that to be eligible for the extension package, its PHEVs must be within the car’s four-year warranty coverage and have a full service history at Mercedes-Benz authorised dealers.
While it wasn’t stated, it is expected that the vehicle will have to continue being fully serviced and maintained by a Mercedes-Benz authorised dealer/service centre in accordance with the manufacturer specifications during the extended warranty period, as was the case with the previous programme.
According to a source, the PHEV battery extension programme – which began in February – is being introduced as most of the company’s PHEVs are now going into their fourth year, and the availability of a battery extension will provide additional protection for worry-free motoring, not to mention enhance the residual value of the vehicle.
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Hybrid and electric cars are old tech, carrying 200-300kg for life…haaa….hydrogen car is the future
Top up RM2,688 to get 8years & 160,000km warranty really cheap.
Still don’t cover wear & tear on battery. If got to replace it, its still under our own cost.
meaning they are not confidence with their own product! unlike those japanese hybrid.
Jap batteries kongs slightly after 5 year warranty ends. Full confidence you gotta fork out of your pocket to replace.
Should be like that in the first place not ask owner to add more money…
100,000 km for 6 years (Average about 16k/yr or 1.4k/mth or 46km/day)
&
160,000 km for 8 years (Average about 20k/yr or 1.7k/mth or 55km/day)
Got to be a light travel usage car …….
There is a few catch here.
1. Car must go service at Merc service center way pass the normal 5 years (which normal ppl stop after warranty expired) Merc owner will know how much they need to pay each time they goes into SC just to change oil.
2. By 100k KM & past the normal 5 year warranty, the hybrid battery is the least of your problem. Continental car normally starts to fall apart at this millage. Very expensive to repair.
What happens after 8 years?
How much to change the battery then?
Please enlighten because cars do last more than 8 years