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2025 · Tesla
Starting at $42,490
Depreciation, fuel, insurance, interest, maintenance
Rank 363 of 401 ranked vehicles
Age 40 driver, clean record, national average
Routine service + scheduled wear items
The Tesla Model 3 is a popular electric sedan known for its efficiency and performance. The base Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive model has a single motor producing 257 horsepower and 266 ft/lbs of torque, accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds. The Long Range All-Wheel Drive model features dual motors with a combined output of 394 horsepower and 377 ft/lbs of torque, achieving 0 to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds. Both models offer a range of approximately 346 miles per charge.
The average cost of owning a Tesla Model 3 for 5 years is $57,567. This will vary per trim level, driving habits and region. See how these ownership costs compare to each other below. Click on any of the categories to see a complete breakdown of each cost.
| Cost | Value | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| $26,377 | 46% | |
| $10,569 | 18% | |
| $9,522 | 17% | |
| $8,169 | 14% | |
| $2,930 | 5% |
That's roughly $959/month for a 40-year-old driver financing over 60 months at prevailing rates, with 12,000 annual miles. Your costs vary by zip code and trim.
Market Day Supply (MDS) measures how many days of inventory are on U.S. dealer lots at the current sales pace. Lower is faster-selling; the U.S. average across all models is roughly 60 days. Figures below cover the past 45 days of nationwide listings and sales.
Sells faster than the national average — expect tighter supply and firmer pricing.
National averages — figures vary by region and trim. MDS is calculated as active listings divided by daily sales velocity over the past 45 days.
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