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Used Tesla Model 3 Performance: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Tesla Model 3 Performance from 2018 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $20,000 to $48,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2019–2025. Look harder at or skip 2018.
2024–2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance
The updated Performance model adds adaptive dampers and a quieter, more refined cabin with blistering acceleration.
Years to target: 2024–2025. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,000 | Target | Not rated | ~20,000 |
| 2025 | $48,500 | Target | Not rated | ~15,000 |
Worth knowing
- Prices drop quickly with new-car discounts, there is no CarPlay, and the stalkless controls take getting used to.
- Performance cars like this usually cost much more to insure than an average car, often 30% or more. Get a quote before you buy.
- Budget for higher running costs: summer performance tires cost about $700 to $1,200 a set and wear quickly, and brakes cost more than on a regular car.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Any 2024 or 2025 Performance has the same core hardware, so favor low miles, remaining warranty and a clean history.
On the test drive
Test the adaptive dampers on rough roads, check tire wear, and confirm remaining warranty coverage. Ask for a battery health report, and compare the range shown at full charge with the original rating.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2024).
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from the start of this generation (2024).
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2024).
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2018–2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance
A dual-motor Tesla sedan with blistering acceleration, sharp handling and a lowered stance.
Years to target: 2019–2023. Look harder at or skip: 2018. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $20,000* | Skip | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $22,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~60,000 |
| 2020 | $24,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2021 | $26,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~45,000 |
| 2022 | $30,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2023 | $33,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~30,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Skip 2018. Early builds had frequent build-quality problems like panel gaps, paint flaws and water leaks.
- The ride is firm, tires wear fast and cost more, and there is no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
- Performance cars like this usually cost much more to insure than an average car, often 30% or more. Get a quote before you buy.
- Budget for real running costs: performance tires often cost $1,200 to $2,000 a set and can wear out in 15,000 miles, and brakes cost more to replace.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a 2021 or newer car for the heat pump, power trunk and better range, and confirm Full Self-Driving status since it may not transfer.
On the test drive
Check tire and suspension wear, and verify battery health with a range or charge test. Ask for a battery health report, and compare the range shown at full charge with the original rating.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2018).
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from the start of this generation (2018).
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2018).
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.