Used Tesla Model S Prices by Year
As of September 2026, a used Tesla Model S typically lists for $24,054 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $13,999 for a 2013 to $141,456 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 1,794 live listings, not a book value, and the Model S steps down a median 13.9% per model year of age.
Tesla Model S price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Avg mileage | EPA combined | NCAP | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $141,456 | $111,484 – $169,941 | 5,289 mi | 93–124 MPGe | — | 42 |
| 2025 | $100,485 | $87,494 – $112,042 | 14,598 mi | 93–124 MPGe | — | 26 |
| 2024 | $88,500 | $69,734 – $96,044 | 21,548 mi | 96–122 MPGe | — | 37 |
| 2023 | $56,684 | $49,436 – $74,377 | 38,972 mi | 120 MPGe | — | 117 |
| 2022 | $46,813 | $38,926 – $58,955 | 52,423 mi | 101–120 MPGe | — | 196 |
| 2021 | $45,355 | $33,467 – $58,533 | 55,705 mi | 96–120 MPGe | — | 256 |
| 2020 | $34,829 | $29,234 – $39,989 | 61,309 mi | 97–117 MPGe | — | 109 |
| 2019 | $30,000 | $22,900 – $36,494 | 73,140 mi | 97–111 MPGe | — | 91 |
| 2018 | $24,054 | $18,158 – $29,996 | 79,713 mi | 98–103 MPGe | — | 209 |
| 2017 | $20,996 | $16,270 – $27,191 | 86,745 mi | 95–104 MPGe | — | 162 |
| 2016 | $19,800 | $14,533 – $25,000 | 92,571 mi | 89–104 MPGe | 5★ | 215 |
| 2015 | $17,039 | $11,455 – $20,998 | 99,671 mi | 89–101 MPGe | 5★ | 132 |
| 2014 | $15,245 | $10,866 – $20,990 | 100,214 mi | 89–95 MPGe | 5★ | 84 |
| 2013 | $13,999 | $9,696 – $19,430 | 98,189 mi | 89–95 MPGe | 5★ | 118 |
“Typical price” is the national median asking price; the range covers the middle 80% of listings (10th–90th percentile), so it excludes teaser and outlier prices on both ends.
Cheapest Tesla Model S
The cheapest quotable model year is the 2013, typically listing for $13,999 (most between $9,696 and $19,430) with an average odometer of 98,189 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the BASE at a typical $60,398. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 13.9%, and the per-year table above shows where the price-per-mile balance is best. See the cheapest Tesla Model S listings for sale →
Most expensive Tesla Model S
The priciest used model year is the 2026 at a typical $141,456 (most between $111,484 and $169,941). The most expensive common trim is the PLAID, typically $92,039 — a $31,641 spread over the base BASE within the same nameplate.
Tesla Model S price by trim (last 4 model years)
The trim changes the price more than a model year does: the cheapest common trim, the BASE, typically lists for $60,398; the priciest, the PLAID, for $92,039. The PLAID is what the used market mostly stocks — 56.7% of trim-labeled listings, while the BASE is the rarest quotable trim at 43.3%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAIDMost popularPriciest | $92,039 | $68,944 – $159,748 | 56.7% | 20,344 mi |
| BASECheapest | $60,398 | $50,951 – $112,345 | 43.3% | 28,123 mi |
Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings from the last 4 model years — a supply-side popularity signal. Trims with fewer than 25 live cars are not quoted.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Tesla Model S cost?
As of September 2026, a used Tesla Model S typically lists for $24,054 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $13,999 (2013) to $141,456 (2026), based on 1,794 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Tesla Model S?
A used 2026 Tesla Model S typically lists for $141,456, with most asking prices between $111,484 and $169,941. Average odometer reading is 5,289 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Tesla Model S worth looking at?
The 2013 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $13,999 — but compare its mileage (98,189 miles on average) and per-year table above before deciding; a newer year at a small premium often carries far fewer miles.
How fast does the Tesla Model S depreciate?
Across adjacent model years currently on the market, the Model S steps down a median 13.9% per model year of age — e.g. moving one year older typically saves about that share of the price.
How much does the trim change a used Model S's price?
A lot: over the last 4 model years, the cheapest common trim (BASE) typically lists for $60,398 while the priciest (PLAID) runs $92,039 — a $31,641 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the PLAID (56.7% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $92,039.
How much is a used 2021 Tesla Model S?
A used 2021 Tesla Model S typically lists for $45,355, with most asking prices between $33,467 and $58,533; average odometer is 55,705 miles (256 for sale).
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See also: Tesla Model S hub — live listings & specs · Tesla Model S MPG by year · All model price pages · Best used cars by budget.