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Used Tesla Model 3: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Tesla Model 3 from 2018 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $20,000 to $42,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2018–2025.
2024–2025 Tesla Model 3
A refreshed electric sedan with a quieter cabin, a softer ride and a rear touchscreen.
Years to target: 2024–2025. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,500 | Target | Not rated | ~30,000 |
| 2025 | $42,500 | Target | Not rated | ~20,000 |
Worth knowing
- The turn signal and gear stalks were replaced with buttons and screen controls, which some drivers dislike. Try it before you buy.
- 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
The Long Range AWD is the sweet spot: it adds a second motor, substantially more range and a premium sound system over the base Rear-Wheel Drive.
On the test drive
Ask for a battery health report, and compare the range shown at full charge with the original rating. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
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
A quick, efficient electric sedan with access to Tesla's fast chargers and minimalist controls.
Years to target: 2018–2023. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $20,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2019 | $21,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
| 2020 | $23,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~75,000 |
| 2021 | $25,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~65,000 |
| 2022 | $26,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~50,000 |
| 2023 | $29,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
Worth knowing
- The ride is firm and nearly every control runs through the center screen. Front suspension arms can creak and wear over time.
- 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
Look for the Long Range AWD: it adds a second motor, much more range and quicker acceleration over the Standard Range. 2021 and newer gain a heat pump and powered trunk.
On the test drive
Look closely at panel gaps and paint, and confirm which driver-assist features transfer to you. 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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- Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023 · $25,500
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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.