Tesla Extended Vehicle Warranty — Is It Worth It? - CleanTechnica

The article discusses Tesla’s Extended Service Agreement (ESA), a subscription-based extended warranty offered to Tesla owners as their original Basic Vehicle Limited Warranty nears expiration. The ESA costs $60 per month ($720 annually) and provides coverage for mechanical and electrical repairs on most Tesla-manufactured parts beyond the original warranty period, which lasts up to eight years or 100,000 miles from the vehicle’s purchase date. The plan also includes 24/7 roadside assistance. The author, whose Tesla Model Y is approaching four years old, considers the ESA potentially worthwhile given the complexity and repair costs of Tesla vehicles, estimating a four-year cost of $2,880. However, there are notable conditions and potential downsides. To maintain coverage, owners must follow Tesla’s recommended maintenance and operation procedures, which may require servicing at Tesla centers—a point of inconvenience for the author, who rarely visits service centers. Additionally, the ESA includes a binding arbitration clause that prevents owners from suing Tesla, mandating dispute resolution through