Key facts
Most reliable
Good choice, check first4.0/5
Least reliable
Good choice, check first4.0/5
Cheapest to buy
Good choice, check firstfrom €21,000
Cheapest to run
Good choice, check first≈ €412/month
Used Tesla ranking
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
Good choice, check firstPhoto: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the most reliable used Tesla?
Among the models we analysed, the Tesla Model 3 I has the best reliability score: 4.0/5, calculated from its known, sourced faults.
Which used Tesla models should you avoid?
No model we analysed is rated "Avoid" or "Poor reliability". The lowest score is the Tesla Model Y I (4.0/5): check its known faults before buying.
Which used Tesla should you buy on a small budget?
The Tesla Model 3 I is the cheapest to buy among the models we analysed: from €21,000 according to our price surveys. The lowest all-in monthly cost is the Tesla Model 3 I: about €412 per month at 12,000 km a year.
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Tesla (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
