Tesla Model S Plaid
2021–present
Lowest price
US$23,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$60,150
Since 2020 · n=4
Highest price
US$82,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
4
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 4 lots

Based on 4 verified auction results
US$60,150
Market value · recent verified sales
-25.0%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for newer performance cars in years 1-3.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
3/10
Modest Demand
3-Year Forecast
US$54,320
-10%
5-Year Forecast
US$53,776
-11%
Estimates based on 4 verified United States sales.
Market scores
26
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Tesla Model S Plaid has declined sharply, with median prices falling to $60,150—a 25 percent drop over the past twelve months. The sell signal reflects sustained downward pressure across the segment, though the low confidence rating warrants caution in drawing definitive conclusions from limited transaction data.
Liquidity remains thin with only four sales tracked over the past year, creating a difficult environment for sellers seeking quick exits. The absence of active listings in the current market suggests either low supply or limited buyer interest, and the modest transaction volume limits the reliability of any price discovery.
At an average mileage of roughly 75,600 miles, Model S Plaids changing hands show typical wear for their age, indicating these are not showroom-condition examples but everyday-use vehicles with solidifying service histories. This mileage profile aligns with the modern depreciation curve typical of high-performance sedans in their second and third years of ownership.
The Model S Plaid occupies a narrow space in the collectible market, classified as a depreciating modern with modest demand and low desirability scoring. Production volumes remain undisclosed, but the market's behavior suggests no scarcity premium is developing—the car is appreciated primarily as functional transportation rather than as an appreciating asset or future classic.
Looking ahead, the base case projects prices around $54,320 in three years and $53,776 in five years, representing incremental declines of roughly 10 percent combined. The stability in those longer-term projections reflects an expectation that the market will reach an equilibrium once acute oversupply concerns ease, though no near-term recovery is anticipated.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$60,150
- Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr
- Segment average−10 to −25%/yr (early years)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$3,620
- Total annual costUS$9,450
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months2
- Sell-Through50%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$56,450
- Avg Mileage at Sale75,600 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$23,000 – US$82,500
- Total Sales Tracked4
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.