Used Tesla Model S for Sale nearOakland, CA

How much does the Tesla Model S cost in today's market?

Used Tesla Model S prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Tesla Model S's current nationwide average price is $30,960, and its lowest point over the past year was $28,096. Recently, prices have held firm or risen year-over-year across the most recent model years.

Is the Tesla Model S a good car?

Yes — the Tesla Model S is widely appealing if you want a used luxury EV with standout performance and advanced technology. The all-generations owner rating is 4.53/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Model S for its quick acceleration, futuristic cabin, and tech-forward features. Many also value its long-range capability and the way it still feels current thanks to software updates. Across the model line, buyers tend to appreciate the premium driving experience and the sense that the car helped define the modern EV segment.

29.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Tesla Model S models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently highlight the Model S for its performance, technology, and long-range capability. The car’s software-driven ownership experience and strong acceleration come through again and again in the model-year feedback.

• Owners rate the Tesla Model S between 2.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking service history, battery-related records, and the vehicle history report before you buy.

What should I look for when buying a used Tesla Model S?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2017 models.

What Tesla Model S do most buyers choose?

The Tesla Model S years with the most listings are 2022, 2021, and 2017.

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right trim, mileage, and price. They also often sit in a sweet spot where newer features and broader availability overlap.

What is the Tesla Model S's resale value?

The table shows a mixed pattern: several older and mid-cycle years are slightly down year over year, while others are flat to rising. That gives used buyers some room to find value, especially in years where prices have eased. The strongest gains are concentrated in the newer end of the range, where demand appears to be keeping prices firmer.

The 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2022 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2020, 2023, and 2019 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Should I buy a used Tesla Model S now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −0.29% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −3.0%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 32.6% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $46,894.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the newest version, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.