Tesla has officially launched its Certified Pre-Owned program in the United States and Puerto Rico, giving used Tesla buyers a factory-backed path to ownership that didn't exist before. Every CPO vehicle goes through a 115+ point inspection covering cosmetic, functional, and structural components, is refurbished by Tesla technicians, and ships with a Pre-Owned Limited Warranty — including whatever remains of the original 8-year battery and drive unit warranty.
The program mirrors what legacy automakers have offered for years, but with a Tesla-specific twist: because Tesla controls its own service network and parts supply chain, the inspection and refurbishment process runs entirely in-house. That means no third-party certification body — Tesla techs do the work and Tesla backs the result. For buyers who've been skeptical of the private used market, where condition and service history can be opaque, this is a meaningful shift.
The battery and drive unit warranty carry-over is the headline benefit here. Tesla's original 8-year coverage on those components is among the strongest in the EV segment, and CPO buyers inherit whatever time remains on the clock — not a watered-down version. Full program details, including available inventory, are accessible through Tesla's website.
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