Ferrari introduces 16-year warranty for hybrid supercars

Ferrari has rolled out two new extended warranties for its plug-in hybrid supercars that allow buyers who opt-in to receive a free battery during their eighth and 16th year of ownership.

The move is designed to provide peace of mind for Ferrari owners worried over the huge cost of replacement for the battery pack in cars like the Ferrari 296 and Ferrari SF90 Stradale.

Named the Warranty Extension Hybrid and Power Hybrid, the new extendable protection plan can be purchased in packages renewable for two to four years and is expected to be rolled out to all markets, including Australia.

Pricing has yet to be revealed but it’s expected to be pricey, considering it throws in two high-voltage batteries.

Some reports suggest the cost could be as much as €7000 ($A11,000) a year.

Adding appeal, Ferrari says that instead of remaking the current power pack used in the 296 and SF90, the Italian car-maker will continue to evolve the tech along with developments in battery technology.

This means the electrified supercars could benefit from lighter, more energy-dense power packs in future, increasing both the pure-electric range and performance.

Interestingly, Ferrari says that even cars currently out of their factory warranty would be eligible for the optional coverage, but only once a technical inspection has been carried out by an authorised Ferrari dealer.

A perhaps little-known fact is Ferrari already offers an industry-leading aftersales package, with the first seven years’ servicing included in the purchase price, based on 12-month/20,000km intervals.

The standard warranty, meanwhile, is three years, but this can be extended to four or five years at an additional cost.

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