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Used Tesla Model 3 value by year

By the DealScan team · Updated 2026-06-12

Quick answer

A used Tesla Model 3 in good condition with average mileage runs from about $10,100 for a 2018 up to $26,750 for a 2024. The table below gives the fair value and private-party range for every year, and flags the 1 model year we would avoid.

Tesla Model 3 value for every year

Good condition, clean title, average mileage for the age. Newest first.

YearAvg milesFair valuePrivate partyDealer
202425,000$26,750$24,600$28,900$30,750
202337,500$22,750$20,950$24,550$26,150
202250,000$19,350$17,800$20,900$22,250
202162,500$16,450$15,150$17,750$18,900
202075,000$14,000$12,900$15,100$16,100
201987,500$11,900$10,950$12,850$13,700
2018Avoid100,000$10,100$9,300$10,900$11,600
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How much mileage moves the price

Using a 2021 Model 3 as the example. The same spread applies at every year on the table above.

MileageMilesFair valuePrivate party
Lower mileage42,500$18,000$16,550$19,450
Average mileage62,500$16,450$15,150$17,750
Higher mileage85,000$14,650$13,500$15,800

Which years to avoid

  • 2018 (2017–2018): Early-build panel and paint quality, plus aging original batteries now — get a battery health report.
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What to check before you pay

  • Battery degradation: verify with a 100% charge range reading versus original EPA spec
  • 2018–2019 builds: panel alignment, paint thinness, and trim issues — inspect in good light
  • Front suspension fore links and upper control arms: clunks and creaks over bumps
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