Services
Insurance
Repairs
Advice
About

What is a Tesla’s depreciation rate?

I’ve been wanting to get an electric vehicle for a while now, so of course, I’m looking at Teslas. I’m worried about the crazy depreciation people are saying EVs are subject to, though. What’s depreciation like on a Tesla?

avatar
Sarah Gray · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You’re right that many EVs are known to depreciate a lot more quickly than gas-powered vehicles, but this doesn’t seem to be the case with Tesla. Across the four models currently on offer, you can expect an average Tesla depreciation rate of about 18%.
This is what depreciation rates look like for 2022 Tesla models:
As you can see, if you’re really looking to dodge the bullet on depreciation, the Model 3 is your best bet—and it’s the most affordable model, so you’ll be saving money two ways. Why not add a third aspect to that money-saving model, and shop on the
Jerry
app for the lowest
Tesla insurance costs
?
When you shop for
car insurance
with Jerry, you’ll get real-time quotes based on a comparison of offers from over 55 providers in less than a minute. Plus, as
a licensed broker
, we’ll even help you get set up in your new policy and give you a hand canceling your old coverage!
And we haven’t even mentioned the best part—Jerry customers save an average of over $800 a year on car insurance premiums!
View full answer 
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.

Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance

Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance

√
No long forms
√
No spam or unwanted phone calls
√
Quotes from top insurance companies
Find insurance savings