Right now there are 2,823 used Tesla listings across 7 models, averaging $27,102. That average hides a 5-fold range — from the Model S at $13,500 to the Cybertruck at $66,995 — so the model you pick decides the price far more than the badge does.
Tesla models on the market
A used Tesla can mean almost anything: the Tesla Cybertruck asks $66,995 at the median while the Tesla Model S goes for $13,500 — a 5-fold spread under one badge, with the middle of the range around $23,995. Which is why the model matters more than the marque here — open the one you are shopping for. Supply counts too: with 2,823 listings across 5 models, a Tesla with plenty of choice lets you walk away from a bad car.
| Model | Listings | Median price | Years listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | $18,500 (2018) | 2017–2026 | |
| Tesla Model Y | $24,999 (2021) | 2014–2026 | |
| Tesla Model S | $13,500 (2013) | 2012–2026 | |
| Tesla Model X | $23,995 (2016) | 2016–2026 | |
| Tesla Cybertruck | $66,995 (2024) | 2024–2026 |
Buying a Tesla from a dealer or an owner
Comparing the same model year on both sides — 13 years of listings, 1,742 from dealers and 642 private — a dealer-sold Tesla asks 7% more than one sold privately, 1.07× at the median. That premium buys reconditioning, a warranty in some states and paperwork someone else handles; whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you would rather do yourself.
Drawn within each model year on purpose — a flat comparison would put the Tesla dealer premium far higher, but only because dealer stock is younger, not because the markup is bigger.
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How we count
All Tesla figures on this page come from 2,823 live Tesla listings — asking prices, not sale prices. Sellers ask more than they get, so treat these as the top of the range, not the bottom.
Percentages here are never plain averages: each listing is first turned into its ratio against the median for its own model year, and those ratios are averaged instead. Without that step the numbers lie confidently — average every Tesla listing by seller and the dealer premium looks far bigger than the honest 7% above, purely because dealer stock is younger. Slices too thin to survive the test are dropped rather than dressed up with an error bar, which on Tesla leaves 5 models standing out of the 7 tracked. The full method, with the traps it avoids →
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Tesla cost?
Across 2,823 live listings covering 7 models, the average asking price is $27,102. The table above breaks it down per model.
Which Tesla is cheapest to buy used?
By median asking price, the Model S at $13,500. Bear in mind a cheap purchase and a cheap car are different things — check its reliability record too.
Which Tesla models are easiest to find?
The Model 3 leads with 2,099 of the 2,823 Tesla listings on file — roughly 74% of everything the marque has on the market, which is the difference between being able to walk away from a bad car and having to take what you find.
Is a Tesla cheaper from a private seller?
Yes, by about 7% on the same model year — that is the median gap across 1,742 dealer and 642 private Tesla listings. The dealer premium pays for reconditioning and paperwork; whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you would rather handle yourself.
Are these Tesla prices what cars actually sell for?
No — these are asking prices from live classified adverts, 2,823 of them. Sellers usually accept less, so treat every figure here as the top of the range.
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