2026 · Tesla
Starting at $94,990
Depreciation, fuel, insurance, interest, maintenance
Rank 393 of 401 ranked vehicles
Age 40 driver, clean record, national average
Routine service + scheduled wear items
The Tesla Model S is a high-performance electric sedan that combines luxury with impressive speed. The Long Range All-Wheel Drive model has dual motors delivering 670 horsepower and 824 ft/lbs of torque, reaching 60 mph in 3.1 seconds. The Plaid model boasts 1,020 horsepower and 1,050 ft/lbs of torque, accelerating to 60 mph in just 1.99 seconds. Both models offer a range of around 405 miles on a full charge.
The average cost of owning a Tesla Model S for 5 years is $104,544. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| $62,385 | 60% | |
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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| $24,210 |
| 23% |
| $14,168 | 14% |
| $2,220 | 2% |
| $1,561 | 1% |
That's roughly $1,742/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.
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