How much is a new tesla cost

Tesla CEO and founder Elon Musk is the richest person in the world after overtaking Jeff Bezos in 2022.

Despite Musk's success, owning a Tesla is not for everyone. Some might be hesitant to embrace Tesla’s self-driving and driver-assist technologies. CNBC reported Tesla was the leader in driver-assist crashes between June 2021 and June 2022. Although this data does not necessarily mean Tesla cars are any less safe than other cars with similar technologies, it does show there is danger associated with these developing technologies.

Others might be put off by the cost.

How much does a Tesla cost?

A Tesla car could cost you from $45,000 to well over $200,000 as of June 2022, according to Motor Trend magazine.

As of June 20, 2022, a new Tesla Model 3 will run about $48,000, but think twice before you buy the cheapest model. Its battery is only designed to get you an estimated 267 miles, according to Tesla. For the Model 3 Long Range, which will get you about 67 miles farther, you can expect to pay $51,000. Ranges vary with wheel selection, says the company. 

According to Motor Trend, the Tesla Roadster, an electric sports car which the company says can hit 60 miles per hour in just 1.9 seconds, will start at around $200,000, with the limited Founders Series to cost about $250,000.

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When does the Cybertruck come out?

According to Electrek, the release of the Cybertruck was moved from late 2021 to late 2022. Tesla is currently taking reservations, but the truck was not yet in production as of June 2022.

Motor Trend estimates the single-engine Cybertruck will start at $39,900.

How do Tesla sales compare with other electric car manufacturers?

Among electric car manufacturers, Tesla is at the top in the United States, as of June 2022.

In 2021, Tesla became the first car manufacturer to sell 2 million electric cars, according to Inside EVs. According to Electrek, Tesla vehicles accounted for 79% of new electric vehicles registered in the United States in 2020.

That’s not to say Tesla doesn’t have competition. According to CNBC, Volkswagen’s chief executive has stated his intention to overtake Tesla in vehicle sales by 2025.

Bloomberg Intelligence suggests Volkswagen, which already leads in Europe, could overtake Tesla as early as 2024.

This post has been updated to reflect a significant recent increase in the prices of all Tesla models, the latest among a spate of price hikes in recent months. 

Everyone knows they're not cheap, but exactly how much does a Tesla cost? There's a huge difference in price between the cheapest Tesla and the most expensive Tesla. The EV lineup works for a wide variety of budgets and expectations.

Tesla changes its prices and trim levels every now and then, but below you'll find pricing information for each Tesla model as of this writing, with reference points to how the prices most recently changed. Unfortunately, federal tax credits on Tesla vehicles have ended, but you can still take advantage of state credits. Keep reading to learn how much you can expect to spend on a new Tesla.

How Much Is a Tesla Model 3?

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As the cheapest Tesla available, the Model 3 has a lot to offer, including strong range and sleek styling. The rear-drive Standard Range Plus model had already seen its base price jump to $47,690, including a $1,200 destination fee; this entry price has risen steeply in recent weeks, with the lastest bump nudging it to $48,190 as of March 2022. This car has an estimated driving range of 267 miles, up 5 miles from before.

The Long Range model delivers an EPA-rated 353 miles of range and now starts at $59,190, a big leap from its most recent price of $55,690, itself up from $53,690 earlier this year. The racier Performance model manages an EPA-rated 315 miles of range on a full charge and is priced from $64,190, up from its most recent price of $63,190. Both Long Range and Performance models come standard with all-wheel-drive courtesy of an individual electric motor at each axle.

How Much Is a Tesla Model S?

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The all-wheel-drive-only Tesla Model S is significantly more expensive than the Model 3. The Long Range variant, which travels an estimated 405 miles on a full charge, costs $106,190, up slightly from its most recent price of $101,190. The Tesla site also estimates delivery for certain versions will take until June 2023. If you really want to break the bank, the tri-motor Plaid variant sees its price hiked, first from $119,690 to $131,190 after the news dropped that Tesla won't make the 520-mile, higher-performance Plaid+ model, which CEO Elon Musk says is no longer necessary. Now the Plaid runs $137,190.

This price might just be worth it, though. Although its driving range falls to an estimated 348 miles, the Model S Plaid benefits from a manufacturer-estimated 0-60 mph time of fewer than 2.0 seconds and a top speed of 200 mph. In our tests, a less powerful dual-motor Tesla Model S Plaid zoomed to 60 mph in just 2.1 seconds. That makes it the quickest production car we've tested.

How Much Is a Tesla Model X?

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Known for its "Falcon Wing" doors, the Model X SUV is the most expensive Tesla currently available. With an estimated range of 332 miles, the Tesla Model X Long Range goes for $122,190, up from its most recent MSRP of $116,190 and over ten grand pricier than it was earlier this year. The Model X Plaid's range drops to an estimated 311 miles, but like the Model S Plaid, it delivers quicker acceleration and a higher top speed. Prices for this trim start at an eye-watering $140,190, up huge from its most recent $126,690, which itself represented a $4,500 increase.

The Model X comes standard with five seats. A six-seat configuration costs an extra $6,500, and a seven-seat configuration costs $3,500.

How Much Is a Tesla Model Y?

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The Model Y, Tesla's compact SUV, starts at $67,190, up from $64,190 for the base Long Range model that's capable of going an EPA-estimated 330 miles on a full charge of its battery pack. Yep, Tesla pricing is a rollercoaster, and so are its delivery estimates: For an optionless Y, you're facing down delivery a year from now, in mid-2023. Additionally, Tesla offers the Model Y in a Performance variant that offers an estimated 303 miles of range and wears a $71,190 price tag, up from $69,190, itself up from $65,190 (which included a recent increase of $2,000); perhaps not by accident, this pricier version can be delivered much sooner: Fall 2022. The Model Y comes standard with five seats; however, $3,000 adds a small third-row bench to Long Range models, which brings the SUV's seating capacity up to seven. Drop another $1,000 and Tesla adds a tow hitch, which allows users to make the most of the SUV's available 3,500-pound towing capacity.

How Much Is a New Tesla Roadster?

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Tesla has ambitious goals for its new Roadster: hit 60 mph in 1.9 seconds and achieve a range of 620 miles. Fittingly, prices will start around $200,000. The Founders Series, limited to the first 1,000 customers, is priced around $250,000. At this price, the Roadster is poised to become the most expensive Tesla in the lineup. As of right now, Tesla is taking reservations for the Roadster but the official on-sale date hasn't been announced.

How Much Is a Tesla Cybertruck?

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Typical transaction prices for a full-size pickup are around $48,000, but the Tesla Cybertruck doesn't have to cost that much. The otherworldly truck is expected to start at around $39,900. Prices for the Cybertruck increase about $10,000 for a dual-motor all-wheel-drive variant, and the tri-motor all-wheel-drive version will cost about $30,000 more than the standard model. Find out how much the Cybertruck will cost Tesla to build, and how much it could cost buyers to insure. Like the Roadster, Tesla is taking reservations for the Cybertruck but has not announced exactly when it will go on-sale.

How Much Is a Tesla Semi?

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Tesla's Semi, which has already received orders from companies like Walmart and J.B. Hunt, is expected to start around $150,000. Founders Series models are expected to go for around $200,000. Here again, an exact on-sale date has not been announced. But Tesla says the first Semi deliveries are expected to take place in 2021.

Full Self-Driving Capability

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Tesla offers what it calls Full Self-Driving Capability as a $10,000 option. Tesla promises this hardware package will someday allow the car to drive itself without any input from the driver, but as of today, it is limited to advanced driver aids that fall short of allowing completely autonomous driving.

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