Tesla Maintenance Costs by Model
4 models tracked · Brand average $856/yr · ACI model estimates
Tesla vehicles cost an average of $856 a year to maintain across the 4 models tracked by AutoCostIndex, ranging from the Model 3 at $688 to the Model X at $1,033. Figures are modeled estimates at 12,000 miles a year with independent-shop labor, covering scheduled maintenance and expected repairs but not fuel, insurance, or depreciation.
Known for no oil changes or transmission service on any model. Worth watching: tire wear runs faster than comparable gas vehicles. Every Tesla we track, ranked cheapest-first by average annual maintenance cost.
| Model | Avg annual | 10-yr total | Overall rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | $688 | $6,880 | #9 of 52 |
| Tesla Model Y | $781 | $7,805 | #21 of 52 |
| Tesla Model S | $920 | $9,200 | #38 of 52 |
| Tesla Model X | $1,033 | $10,330 | #43 of 52 |
About these figures
Averages cover vehicle ages 1–10 at 12,000 miles a year with independent-shop pricing, from the ACI maintenance model. Open any model page for the cost-by-age curve, common service pricing, and a calculator that adapts the numbers to your driving. Full detail on the methodology page.