Batteries & Chargers: warranties compared
9 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
9 of 9 brands cover batteries & chargers in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 1 year, from Cobra Electronics, NOCO and Schumacher. 4 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Cobra Electronics21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverageCheck your model's manual
- 2NOCO21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 3Schumacher21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverageVaries by model line
- 4Metabo HPT15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Battery; Charger
- 5Gooloo14/100Full: NonePartial: to 18 monthsPartial covers: Whole product
- 6Clore Automotive13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole productCheck your model's manual
- 7Schumacher Electric13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole productVaries by model line
- 8Battery Tender10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverage
- 9Milwaukee10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverage
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Accidental breaks and misuse5 of 9 brands
- Normal wear and tear3 of 9 brands
- Power problems1 of 9 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks1 of 9 brands
- Water damage1 of 9 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for batteries & chargers.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- Harbor FreightMost items90 days
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
- O'Reilly Auto PartsMost items90 days
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
Show all 21 stores
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Theisen's Home Farm AutoUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Northern Tool + EquipmentMost items60 days from delivery
- Family Farm & HomeGreat Lakes storesMost items60 days
- Advance Auto PartsMost items45 days
- Ace HardwareMost items30 days
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- NAPA Auto PartsMost items30 days from delivery
- Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days
- SutherlandsSouth Central storesMost items30 days
- Wilco Farm StoresPacific Northwest storesMost items30 days
- Batteries PlusMost items14 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for batteries & chargers where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of batteries & chargers has the best warranty?
On paper, Cobra Electronics scores highest, with 1 year of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on batteries & chargers really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
None of the 9 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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