Tesla Depreciation

Hybrid and electric cars typically don't hold their value, as electric car technology changes more quickly than iPhones apps. Tesla, however, bucks this trend in the luxury segment, and does very well among its peers. For the 5-year and 7-year periods, Tesla has ranked in the top 3 among luxury brands. While we just have long-term figures for the Model S and Model X, Tesla's success bodes well for current (no pun intended) and future Tesla models. Early indications on the Model 3 suggest that it will be in a league of its own for maintaining its resale value.

The 2022 is our top pick for the best model year value for the Tesla vehicles. With the 2022, you would only pay, on average, 61% of the price as new, with 83% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2021 and 2020 model years are also attractive years for the Tesla models, and provide a relatively good value. Our rankings consider multiple factors, including original new prices, current prices, maintenance costs and remaining years of overall predictabe expenses. Our top ranked model year represents the most car for the money with a Tesla model.

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Tesla Depreciation

Year Depreciation Residual Value Percent Left Value Rating
2024 0.00% 100.00% 100.00%
2023 26.63% 73.37% 91.67%
2022 38.89% 61.11% 83.33% Best
2021 44.43% 55.57% 75.00% Better
2020 49.56% 50.44% 66.67% Better
2019 54.70% 45.30% 58.33% Good
2018 59.37% 40.63% 50.00% Good
2017 63.06% 36.94% 41.67%
2016 70.66% 29.34% 33.33%
2015 74.16% 25.84% 25.00%
2014 77.06% 22.94% 16.67%
2013 77.10% 22.90% 8.33%
2012 76.04% 23.96% 0.00%
Year Depreciation Residual Value Value Rating
2024 0.00% 100.00%
2023 26.63% 73.37%
2022 38.89% 61.11% Best
2021 44.43% 55.57% Better
2020 49.56% 50.44% Better
2019 54.70% 45.30% Good
2018 59.37% 40.63% Good
2017 63.06% 36.94%
2016 70.66% 29.34%
2015 74.16% 25.84%
2014 77.06% 22.94%
2013 77.10% 22.90%
2012 76.04% 23.96%

Used Tesla Models For Sale

2023 Tesla Model 3 Base

2023 Tesla Model 3 Base

Mileage: 15,100
Mileage: 15,100     Price: $45,000
Location: Mountain View, CA ~ 1 miles away
Dealer: Ever Cars Co.
Days on Market: 192
Colors (ext/int): Black / White

$45,000


2020 Tesla Model X Long Range Plus

2020 Tesla Model X Long Range Plus

Mileage: 40,894
Mileage: 40,894     Price: $60,000
Location: Mountain View, CA ~ 1 miles away
Dealer: Ever Cars Co.
Days on Market: 181
Colors (ext/int): Blue / Black

$60,000


2020 Tesla Model X Long Range Plus

2020 Tesla Model X Long Range Plus

Mileage: 19,532
Mileage: 19,532     Price: $52,999
Location: Mountain View, CA ~ 1 miles away
Dealer: Ever Cars Co.
Days on Market: 85
Colors (ext/int): Gray / Black

$52,999