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Tesla has begun offering an extended warranty called Extended Service Agreement (ESA) in the U.S. The service provides further coverage for eligible vehicles following an accidental leak last year on their mobile app.
You may recall Tesla unintentionally revealed a new extended warranties program when version 4.11.0 of the mobile app went live in July 2022. A new item appeared in the Upgrades section titled Tesla ESA, priced at $7,700.
The description was unclear, with several grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and poor formatting, suggesting that it was not ready for public consumption. It was unknown whether the ESA was being prepared for all models or if the price was a placeholder.
Fast forward to today, Tesla’s Vehicle Extended Service Agreement (Vehicle ESA) is now officially available for eligible Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y owners. The Vehicle ESA commences when the Basic Vehicle Limited Warranty expires and ends upon reaching the selected time or mileage threshold, whichever comes first.
Eligibility and Coverage
To be eligible, the new vehicle must be purchased directly from Tesla, and the Vehicle ESA must be purchased no later than when the Basic Vehicle Limited Warranty expires.
Pricing
The pricing for the Vehicle Extended Service Agreement (in USD) is:
Model S (2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever occurs first): $3,100.00
Model X (2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever occurs first): $3,500.00
Model 3 (2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever occurs first): $1,800.00
Model Y (2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever occurs first): $2,000.00
These prices are notably lower than the previously leaked $7,700 price tag. The Vehicle ESA purchase price does not include applicable state and local taxes.
The new ESA covers Model S built between 2012 and 2020, and Model X built between 2015 and 2020. There are no similar production date limitations for Model 3 and Model Y.
Unfortunately, there is no grace period. The ESA must be purchased before the Basic Vehicle Limited Warranty expires (4 years or 50,000 miles). This means 2018 and some early 2019 Model 3 sedans are not eligible.
Exclusions and Deductible
The ESA covers the repair or replacement necessary to correct defects in the materials or workmanship of most parts manufactured or supplied by Tesla during the coverage period. However, it does not include the high-voltage battery or drive unit, which have their own standard 8-year warranty.
Tesla clarifies that the ESA is not a Maintenance Plan and will not cover wear and tear items like brake pad replacements.
The deductible for Model 3 and Model Y is $100 per visit, and it’s believed it will be $200 for Model S and Model X.
How to Get ESA
To purchase the ESA, open the Tesla mobile app, go to the ‘Upgrades’ tab, and select the ‘Extended Service Agreement’ option. Follow the prompts to complete the purchase, and the ESA will be added to your account. It’s important to note that the ESA only takes effect after your Basic Vehicle Limited Warranty expires. It can be transferred to the next owner, which the company says can improve aftermarket value.
Tesla’s Vehicle Extended Service Agreement has evolved from last year’s accidental leak to its current official offering. This additional protection aims to provide greater peace of mind and an improved ownership experience for Tesla customers.
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