Interested parties might be convinced that the price of the ESA is not that bad compared to the cost of replacing a battery, but the exclusions portion of the document has us wondering why you’d want this. First and foremost, the ESA does not cover the battery or drive unit, corrosion, storage, and freight charges. The vehicle is also not covered if the owner partakes in any kind of racing.
This is fine, considering it’s effectively a service agreement, but it also doesn’t cover several maintenance items and parts. It doesn’t cover the usual wear and tear items, such as brakes and tires. That’s on par in the industry. But Tesla also doesn’t include diagnostics, wheel alignment, cleaning, suspension alignment, or battery testing, to name just a few. You don’t even get roadside assistance.
We’re not entirely sure what an owner is paying for, and you have to pay a $100 deductible for each scheduled service.