Cost of Ownership
Tesla Cost of Ownership
The average estimated 5-year cost to own a Tesla is $49,246, across 3 models (avg. new price $54,500). Ownership cost is the sum of depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, and loan interest.
Brand average
5-Year Cost Breakdown
$49,246Total cost for 5 years
| Cost | Value | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation | $24,177 | 49% |
| Insurance | $9,450 | 19% |
| Interest | $9,086 | 18% |
| Fuel | $4,500 | 9% |
| Maintenance | $2,033 | 4% |
By model
Tesla Models — 5-Year Cost to Own
| Model | New Price | 5-Year Total |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (2026) | $41,000 | $40,175 |
| Tesla Model Y (2026) | $46,500 | $43,033 |
| Tesla Model S (2026) | $76,000 | $64,531 |
How We Calculate Cost of Ownership
CarMatch estimates five-year cost to own by modeling each major expense a Tesla owner faces over five years and ~75,000 miles, then summing them. Figures are independent estimates from our own model — no dealer pays to influence them — and are refined as verified valuation and cost data come online.
What’s Included?
- Depreciation
- The value the vehicle sheds over five years — usually the single largest ownership cost.
- Insurance
- Estimated full-coverage premiums over five years; your rate varies by driver, location, and coverage.
- Fuel
- Energy cost to drive roughly 15,000 miles a year for five years, based on the powertrain.
- Maintenance & Repairs
- Routine service, wear items, and out-of-warranty repairs over the first five years.
- Loan Interest
- Finance charges on a typical 60-month loan at current average APRs.
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Value rating
Tesla CarMatch Value Rating
Our unbiased read on how Tesla’s lineup balances five-year cost to own against price. See the Value Rankings.