Samsung Launches Galaxy Z TriFold to Elevate Its Position in the Foldable Smartphone Market 
YouTube Agrees to Follow Australia’s New Under-16 Social Media Ban 
IKEA Launches First New Zealand Store, Marking Expansion Into Its 64th Global Market 
Hikvision Challenges FCC Rule Tightening Restrictions on Chinese Telecom Equipment 
Norway’s Wealth Fund Backs Shareholder Push for Microsoft Human-Rights Risk Report 
Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman 
U.S. Backs Bayer in Supreme Court Battle Over Roundup Cancer Lawsuits 
Firelight Launches as First XRP Staking Platform on Flare, Introduces DeFi Cover Feature 
Amazon and Google Launch New Multicloud Networking Service to Boost High-Speed Cloud Connectivity 
Intel Boosts Malaysia Operations with Additional RM860 Million Investment 
Australia Releases New National AI Plan, Opts for Existing Laws to Manage Risks 
Michael Dell Pledges $6.25 Billion to Boost Children’s Investment Accounts Under Trump Initiative 
Apple Appoints Amar Subramanya as New Vice President of AI Amid Push to Accelerate Innovation 
Vietnam’s Growing Use of Chinese 5G Technology Raises Western Concerns 
Baidu Cuts Jobs as AI Competition and Ad Revenue Slump Intensify 
Amazon Debuts “Amazon Now” for 30-Minute Ultrafast Grocery Delivery 
Rio Tinto Raises 2025 Copper Output Outlook as Oyu Tolgoi Expansion Accelerates 
Amber introduces AmberCare, a specialized warranty program for older Tesla models that offers comprehensive coverage for critical EV components beyond the original warranties.
Amber Launches Tailored High Voltage Care Plan for Out-of-Warranty Tesla Vehicles
Amber, a Bay Area startup founded early last year, collaborated with EV technicians, experts, and driver communities to develop vehicle service contracts for EVs.
Amber's "High Voltage Care Plan" is designed specifically for Teslas that have reached the end of their four and eight-year warranties. The plan includes critical components, such as Tesla's high-voltage battery and drive unit, which can be costly to repair if they fail outside of warranty. The plan offers three levels of coverage, with monthly costs ranging from $40 to $120.
Tesla drivers who have scheduled a diagnosis at a local Authorized Repair Facility can use Amber. Customers file a claim online after receiving a quote for the repair, and once approved, Amber works with them to get the invoice paid.
AmberCare Enhances Tesla Service Network, Secures $3.18 Million for Expansion
Amber creates, underwrites, and delivers AmberCare plans, reviews, and reimburses claims in-house. Depending on the coverage, Amber will cover the cost of towing to a nearby Amber Authorized Repair facility and the repair cost upon approval. AmberCare will cover renting a car or using a ridesharing service if necessary.
Joe Pak, Amber's CEO, informed Electrek via mail:
"Today, customers can take their vehicle to any of the 190+ Tesla Service Centers in the US or a growing network of independent EV-specialist repair shops that Amber has vetted for service capability and quality.
For example, an AmberCare customer in Florida can take their vehicle to one of the 14 Tesla Service Centers, a Tesla Service Center in a neighboring state, or to Tesla and EV repair specialist Electrified Garage in Ocala, Florida.
We are actively adding repair service providers to the Amber Authorized Repair Facility network, mainly as more shops invest in training and equipment to service EVs."
Amber currently operates in Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Tennessee, with plans to expand to additional states shortly.
Amber also announced the closing of its $3.18 million seed round, which was led by Era and Prime Sazze and included Alcove Fund, Virta Ventures, Global Millennial Capital, and Root & Shoot Ventures.
Photo: Upgraded Points/Unsplash
