How much value does a Tesla lose after 5 years?
Most Teslas lose roughly 55–65% of their original price after 5 years in today’s market, which means a healthy used Tesla can often be bought for 35–45% of original MSRP, if you know what you’re looking at. Key takeaway up front. In 2025, the best balance of selection and pricing for used Teslas typically shows up in late winter to early spring, and again in the November–December year-end window, but the phase-out of federal EV tax credits at the end of September 2025 changed how you should think about those dates.