Tesla will change subscription pricing for its vehicle protection plans. Subscriber notices indicate that monthly rates for the Wheel and Tire Protection Plan will rise starting October 1, 2026, while the Windshield Protection Plan for the Cybertruck will be reduced.
According to a customer notice shared by @DhalgrenMarquis and reported by Drive Tesla Canada, the Model Y Performance monthly Wheel and Tire Protection subscription will increase from $20 to $24, a 20% hike. The Model 3 Performance will move from $16 to $24 per month, a 50% increase, bringing both Performance models to the same $24 rate.
This change arrives roughly a year after Tesla introduced its Wheel and Tire Protection Plan in the U.S. in August 2025. Additional models are expected to see price increases for the Wheel and Tire Protection Plan, though updated pricing for the rest of the lineup has not yet been confirmed. For reference, these are the prices before the increase:
| Model | Monthly Price |
|---|---|
| Model 3 | $12 |
| Model 3 Performance | $16 ($24 starting October 1, 2026) |
| Model Y | $16 |
| Model Y Performance | $20 ($24 starting October 1, 2026) |
| Model S | $20 |
| Model S Plaid | $25 |
| Model X | $20 |
| Model X Plaid | $25 |
| Cybertruck | $20 |
What the Wheel and Tire Protection Plan Covers
The Wheel and Tire Protection Plan helps protect against unexpected road hazards, covering tires and wheels damaged by potholes, nails, and road debris.
Enrollment isn’t limited to new deliveries. Existing owners can subscribe within 30 days of purchasing and installing a new set of tires from Tesla or by passing a brief inspection at a service center. The plan can be subscribed to or managed in the Tesla app by navigating to Upgrades > Service Plans > Wheel and Tire Protection.
The plan includes unlimited tire puncture repairs at Tesla Service Centers with no deductible. If a tire or wheel is deemed non-repairable, Tesla will replace it for a flat $25 deductible per incident.
Exclusions include:
- Cosmetic damage, including curb rash
- Theft and vandalism
- Tires with tread depths below 4/32”
All core coverage rules and benefits will remain the same when the price increase takes effect in October.
Cybertruck Windshield Protection Price Cut
While wheel and tire coverage is becoming more expensive, Tesla is lowering the monthly price of the Windshield Protection Plan for the Cybertruck. The front glass coverage will drop from $35 to $25 per month, a 28.5% reduction that saves owners $120 per year.
Tesla’s Windshield Protection Plan includes unlimited chip repairs and one full glass replacement per 12-month period. Pricing for windshield coverage on other models is not decreasing at this time.
The paired changes indicate Tesla may be recalibrating rates after evaluating real-world repair claims across the fleet.
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