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VEHICLE COST ESTIMATE

2026 Tesla Model 3: 5-Year Cost of Ownership

An estimate of what a 2026 Tesla Model 3 typically costs to own over 5 years, based on a real $42,994 market price and 30 kWh/100 mi.

$35,967
$599per month, averaged
$0.60per mile

Where the money goes

Depreciation$18,607
Electricity$2,880
Insurance$9,500
Maintenance$2,300
Taxes & fees$2,680
Purchase price and resale value are real median market figures from MarketCheck (pulled September 2026), not assumptions. Insurance and maintenance use published class averages described on our methodology page.

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