Used Tesla Model S for Sale nearSalisbury, NC

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 $31,350, and its lowest point over the past year was $28,094. Recently, prices have eased on the 2021 models, while other recent model years have held firm or risen.

Is the Tesla Model S a good car?

Yes — the Tesla Model S is a strong choice if you want a used electric sedan with standout performance and technology. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Model S for its quick acceleration, advanced tech, and upscale cabin feel. Many also highlight its long-range capability and the way Tesla’s software updates keep the car feeling current over time. Across the model years, buyers also appreciate the futuristic design and the overall driving experience.

29.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Tesla Model S models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Model S for its performance, technology, and long-range capability. The car’s software-driven updates and strong charging ecosystem also come through as recurring strengths in the model-year summaries.

• Owners rate the Tesla Model S between 2 and 5 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 condition, and overall vehicle history before you commit.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2014 models.

What Tesla Model S do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a broader mix of prices, trims, and deal opportunities. More listings also make it easier to compare condition, mileage, and equipment across similar cars.

What is the Tesla Model S's resale value?

The table shows a mixed resale picture, with several years posting small declines and others moving higher. That means you can still find some used Model S examples with softer pricing, while newer or more in-demand years continue to command stronger values. The biggest gains are concentrated in the more recent end of the lineup.

The 2014, 2016, 2018, 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 2021 model is at −0.58% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −3.31%.
• Deal availability: The 2021 model has 29.4% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 33.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $47,154.

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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.