Used Tesla Model S Prices by Year

As of July 2026, a used Tesla Model S typically lists for $30,092 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $14,372 for a 2013 to $141,900 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 1,321 live listings, not a book value, and the Model S steps down a median 11.7% per model year of age.

$30,092Typical used Model S asking price
$14,372–$141,900Typical price span, 2013 → 2026
1,321Live listings behind these numbers

Tesla Model S price by model year

YearTypical priceMost listings fall betweenAvg mileageEPA combinedNCAPFor sale
2026 $141,900 $116,900 – $155,360 5,071 mi 93–124 MPGe 41
2024 $73,785 $59,200 – $96,708 18,337 mi 96–122 MPGe 27
2023 $58,990 $47,189 – $77,300 31,815 mi 120 MPGe 107
2022 $48,998 $36,099 – $60,999 47,096 mi 101–120 MPGe 193
2021 $45,999 $32,308 – $57,752 53,585 mi 96–120 MPGe 195
2020 $32,253 $27,638 – $38,258 66,950 mi 97–117 MPGe 96
2019 $30,092 $23,972 – $38,873 68,958 mi 97–111 MPGe 66
2018 $23,995 $17,996 – $29,512 79,123 mi 98–103 MPGe 124
2017 $21,457 $17,198 – $28,860 82,076 mi 95–104 MPGe 132
2016 $19,940 $14,500 – $24,910 90,450 mi 89–104 MPGe 5★ 120
2015 $17,572 $11,965 – $22,995 95,009 mi 89–101 MPGe 5★ 84
2014 $15,517 $11,989 – $21,269 91,430 mi 89–95 MPGe 5★ 62
2013 $14,372 $11,497 – $19,766 94,427 mi 89–95 MPGe 5★ 74

“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 $14,372 (most between $11,497 and $19,766) with an average odometer of 94,427 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the BASE at a typical $62,990. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 11.7%, 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 $141,900 (most between $116,900 and $155,360). The most expensive common trim is the PLAID, typically $89,717 — a $26,727 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 $62,990; the priciest, the PLAID, for $89,717. The PLAID is what the used market mostly stocks — 64.5% of trim-labeled listings, while the BASE is the rarest quotable trim at 35.5%.

TrimTypical priceMost listings fall betweenShare of listingsAvg mileage
PLAIDMost popularPriciest $89,717 $69,999 – $151,990 64.5% 20,534 mi
BASECheapest $62,990 $49,399 – $118,096 35.5% 22,831 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 July 2026, a used Tesla Model S typically lists for $30,092 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $14,372 (2013) to $141,900 (2026), based on 1,321 live listings.

How much is a 2026 Tesla Model S?

A used 2026 Tesla Model S typically lists for $141,900, with most asking prices between $116,900 and $155,360. Average odometer reading is 5,071 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 $14,372 — but compare its mileage (94,427 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 11.7% 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 $62,990 while the priciest (PLAID) runs $89,717 — a $26,727 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the PLAID (64.5% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $89,717.

How much is a used 2021 Tesla Model S?

A used 2021 Tesla Model S typically lists for $45,999, with most asking prices between $32,308 and $57,752; average odometer is 53,585 miles (195 for sale).

About this data: prices, ranges and mileage are national aggregates of 1,321 live VehiSales listings (July 2026), refreshed daily; model years with fewer than 20 live cars are not quoted. Fuel economy: U.S. EPA/DOE. Safety: NHTSA NCAP. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Used Tesla Model S Prices by Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/prices/tesla/model-s.

See also: Tesla Model S hub — live listings & specs · Tesla Model S MPG by year · All model price pages · Best used cars by budget.

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