Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid each have a manufacturer roadside program. They look similar on paper. They aren’t equivalent in LA County. Here’s how each one works and where each one leaves gaps that a local mobile rescue fills.
Tesla’s program
Tesla’s basic roadside is included with every new Tesla for four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The dispatch routes through a third-party contractor network.
Most contractors in LA County carry a flatbed. The contractor decides on the call what to bring. The dispatch is uneven. Some contractors bring a mobile charger. Most don’t.
The basic program covers lockouts, tire changes for cars with run-flats, and tows to a Tesla Service Center. Out-of-range tows are covered as a courtesy. Long-distance out-of-range tows may not be covered.
Tesla roadside who actually shows up covers the contractor gap in more detail.
Rivian’s program
Rivian’s roadside is more developed than most manufacturer programs. Rivian operates its own service vans in some markets and dispatches third-party contractors in others.
Coverage in LA County is uneven. A Rivian driver in a Rivian service zone gets a service van. A Rivian driver outside the zone gets a third-party contractor. The third-party contractor decides on the call what to bring.
Rivian’s program covers tows to a Rivian service center or to a charger for an out-of-charge Rivian. It covers flat tires through the run-flat program on some trims. It covers lockouts in most cases.
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Lucid’s program
Lucid’s roadside is the least developed of the three. Lucid Air is a lower-volume car than the Tesla Model 3 or the Rivian R1T. Lucid’s service network is thinner.
Lucid’s basic roadside covers tows to a Lucid service center through a third-party dispatch. The dispatch routes to a contractor that handles luxury cars. The contractor decides on the call what to bring.
Lucid’s program covers lockouts, tire changes for cars with run-flats or the repair kit, and tows to a Lucid service center. Out-of-range tows are covered as a courtesy in many cases.
What the three have in common
All three programs cover lockouts, tire changes for cars with run-flats, and tows to a service center. All three programs use third-party dispatch networks. All three programs have uneven coverage in LA County.
All three programs cover out-of-range tows as a courtesy. Long-distance tows may not be covered. The driver pays out of pocket for the difference.
Where each one falls short
Tesla’s program falls short on mobile charging at the pin. Most contractors bring a flatbed. The driver waits on a hook.
Rivian’s program is more developed but still uneven in LA County. A driver outside the service zone gets a contractor that may bring a flatbed.
Lucid’s program has the thinnest network. A driver in a remote part of LA County may wait longer for a dispatch than a Tesla or Rivian driver.
What a local mobile rescue adds
A local mobile rescue fills the gap all three programs leave. The local operator brings a charger to the car. The driver gets 10 to 20 miles at the curb.
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Native NACS covers Tesla. CCS adapters cover Rivian and Lucid. The operator’s van carries both connectors.
What about AAA
AAA covers all three brands. The AAA dispatch sends a contractor who may bring a flatbed or a mobile charger. AAA’s coverage depends on the membership level.
A driver with AAA as a backup has more options than relying on the manufacturer program alone. AAA covers long-distance tows that the manufacturer programs may not.
Tesla, AAA, or a local mobile rescue: how the three actually differ compares the three columns in more detail.
The combined answer
Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid each have a manufacturer roadside program. They look similar but they aren’t equivalent. All three fall short on mobile charging at the pin. A local mobile rescue fills the gap.
The number to call for a local mobile rescue is (213) 410-1991. We’ll match you with a local operator. They quote before any cable goes in.