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Tesla Model S Plaid

2021–present

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  • 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

Tesla Model S Plaid

Based on 4 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinglow confidence

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

  • US$23,000

    cars-and-bids · 1 May 2026

  • US$43,300

    cars-and-bids · 13 Mar 2026

  • US$82,500

    mecum · 14 Jan 2024

  • US$77,000

    mecum · 14 Jan 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.