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Used Tesla Model S Plaid: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Tesla Model S Plaid from 2021 to 2025: what each year typically sells for (about $56,500 to $107,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2021–2025.
2021–2025 Tesla Model S Plaid
A tri-motor luxury liftback with staggering acceleration and long driving range.
Years to target: 2021–2025. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $56,500 | Target | Not rated | ~65,000 |
| 2022 | $62,000 | Target | Not rated | ~55,000 |
| 2023 | $75,000 | Target | Not rated | ~45,000 |
| 2024 | $87,500 | Target | Not rated | ~30,000 |
| 2025 | $107,000 | Target | Not rated | ~20,000 |
Worth knowing
- Depreciation has been steep and repairs are expensive, and early cars came with the polarizing yoke steering.
- 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 2023 or newer car with the round wheel option, or confirm a yoke car was retrofitted; the Track Package adds carbon-ceramic brakes.
On the test drive
Test the steering yoke or wheel, suspension and door handles, and verify battery health and tire wear. 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 (2021).
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from the start of this generation (2021).
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2021).
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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.