Tesla has introduced a new feature that allows customers in the United States and Canada to defer payments for vehicle maintenance and repairs, expanding its “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) capabilities beyond retail purchases to service appointments. The update, included in version 4.46 of the Tesla app, integrates financing options from Affirm and Klarna.
The BNPL feature becomes available automatically within the app when users access the service estimate section during a maintenance booking.
Customers are shown an option labeled “Pay over time – see if you qualify,” which leads to a calculator displaying installment plans and associated costs.
Once selected, the financing terms are confirmed through a dedicated payment page that includes Affirm or Klarna—depending on the user’s location—alongside Tesla’s standard payment methods.
Although electric vehicles generally require less frequent servicing than internal combustion cars, certain repairs—such as out-of-warranty battery or motor replacements—can carry high costs. Tesla’s move aims to ease the financial burden on owners by providing more flexible payment arrangements during such events.
Source: Not a Tesla App
