Used Tesla Prices Crash
This page is translated from the original post "Tesla d’occasion : les prix s’effondrent" in French.
- 09/08/2025 7:45
Used Teslas continue to see their value drop, reaching a very symbolic milestone.
On average, Teslas are now being sold for less than the overall used vehicle market in the United States. This is quite a shift for a brand that has long been considered “premium.”
Last year, the prices of used Teslas followed the general downward trend of the American market. However, when this market began to recover in March 2025, the California brand was an exception, continuing to decline. Today, according to data from CarGurus, the average price of a used Tesla in the United States is $27,814, compared to $28,039 for the national average. This represents a decrease of 4.59% over the year, while the overall market has increased by 1.22%.
All models are impacted, with some experiencing dramatic drops. The Cybertruck confirms its status as an industrial disaster with a plunge of 30% year-over-year. The Model 3 (-8%), Model S (-22%), and Model X (-16%) are also in the red. But it is the Model Y, the brand’s best-seller, that pulls the average down with a decline of 12%.
A worrying global phenomenon for Tesla
While these figures pertain to the American market, this trend is not isolated. In France, automotive professionals and specialized platforms are already observing a similar phenomenon. The value of used Teslas is falling faster than many competitors, with significant depreciation sometimes occurring as early as the second year.
This decline is also explained by Tesla’s unique position. As a pioneer of electric cars for all and a 100% electric manufacturer, the brand does not benefit from the “cushion effect” that other manufacturers enjoy. These manufacturers see their electric models’ values align mechanically with their gas and hybrid models. Tesla, on the other hand, remains associated with a 100% electric image that appeals to believers but still frightens some of the more cautious used car market.
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For owners, the costs are steep. A vehicle bought new at a high price now loses a portion of its value much more quickly than it did a few years ago. For Tesla, seeing its cars fall below the average market price is a worrying signal, indicative of a rapid erosion of its premium product status.
In the short term, there is nothing to indicate that the pressure on prices will ease, and for buyers, this may be the perfect time to grab a great Tesla at a bargain price.
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