Used Tesla Model S Prices by Year
As of October 2026, a used Tesla Model S typically lists for $23,999 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $13,995 for a 2013 to $149,450 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 1,867 live listings, not a book value, and the Model S steps down a median 12.5% 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 | $149,450 | $117,994 – $165,021 | 7,663 mi | 93–124 MPGe | — | 30 |
| 2025 | $99,479 | $84,800 – $119,402 | 14,824 mi | 93–124 MPGe | — | 30 |
| 2024 | $79,647 | $66,256 – $95,898 | 22,757 mi | 96–122 MPGe | — | 32 |
| 2023 | $56,786 | $47,169 – $75,054 | 43,881 mi | 120 MPGe | — | 109 |
| 2022 | $46,268 | $39,000 – $60,030 | 52,717 mi | 101–120 MPGe | — | 190 |
| 2021 | $46,084 | $33,956 – $59,028 | 57,041 mi | 96–120 MPGe | — | 218 |
| 2020 | $33,671 | $28,497 – $39,997 | 66,572 mi | 97–117 MPGe | — | 114 |
| 2019 | $30,200 | $23,408 – $38,076 | 69,961 mi | 97–111 MPGe | — | 83 |
| 2018 | $23,999 | $18,490 – $31,979 | 80,135 mi | 98–103 MPGe | — | 170 |
| 2017 | $21,001 | $16,094 – $28,414 | 87,467 mi | 95–104 MPGe | — | 184 |
| 2016 | $19,220 | $14,159 – $26,994 | 93,481 mi | 89–104 MPGe | 5★ | 247 |
| 2015 | $16,931 | $12,059 – $22,117 | 100,358 mi | 89–101 MPGe | 5★ | 168 |
| 2014 | $14,975 | $11,062 – $20,992 | 98,159 mi | 89–95 MPGe | 5★ | 129 |
| 2013 | $13,995 | $9,417 – $19,860 | 103,159 mi | 89–95 MPGe | 5★ | 163 |
“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 $13,995 (most between $9,417 and $19,860) with an average odometer of 103,159 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the BASE at a typical $56,997. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 12.5%, 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 $149,450 (most between $117,994 and $165,021). The most expensive common trim is the PLAID, typically $93,629 — a $36,632 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 $56,997; the priciest, the PLAID, for $93,629. The PLAID is what the used market mostly stocks — 66.3% of trim-labeled listings, while the BASE is the rarest quotable trim at 33.7%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAIDMost popularPriciest | $93,629 | $68,543 – $154,938 | 66.3% | 23,398 mi |
| BASECheapest | $56,997 | $47,980 – $102,878 | 33.7% | 40,930 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 October 2026, a used Tesla Model S typically lists for $23,999 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $13,995 (2013) to $149,450 (2026), based on 1,867 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Tesla Model S?
A used 2026 Tesla Model S typically lists for $149,450, with most asking prices between $117,994 and $165,021. Average odometer reading is 7,663 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 $13,995 — but compare its mileage (103,159 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 12.5% 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 $56,997 while the priciest (PLAID) runs $93,629 — a $36,632 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the PLAID (66.3% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $93,629.
How much is a used 2016 Tesla Model S?
A used 2016 Tesla Model S typically lists for $19,220, with most asking prices between $14,159 and $26,994; average odometer is 93,481 miles (247 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.