2024 Tesla Model 3 PerformanceTrue Cost of Ownership in United States
510 hp all-electric. Full cost breakdown including import duty (2.5%), VAT (0%), insurance, fuel at $0.95/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$51K
Base: $50K
Annual Total
$22K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$1K
2.5% of base price
VAT
$0
0% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$161K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance — Full Cost Breakdown in United States
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $50K |
| Import Duty (2.5%) | $1K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (0%) | $0 |
| Total Purchase Price | $51K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $5K |
| Annual Depreciation | $13K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $450 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $22K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $161K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.466 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Tesla Model 3 Performance Fuel Cost Calculator — United States
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,710
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$143
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,800L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$11.40
12L × $0.95
Tesla Model 3 Performance Depreciation Curve
The Tesla Model 3 Performance loses approximately $27K (54%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $50K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $38K | 75% |
| Year 2 | $33K | 65% |
| Year 3 | $29K | 57% |
| Year 4 | $26K | 51% |
| Year 5 | $23K | 46% |
Depreciation based on luxury segment averages.
Tesla Model 3 Performance vs. Competitors in United States
How does the Tesla Model 3 Performance compare to similar cars available in United States?
Tesla
Model 3 Performance
Base Price
$50K
Annual Cost in United States
$22K
BMW
3 Series
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in United States
$12K
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Base Price
$47K
Annual Cost in United States
$13K
Audi
A4
Base Price
$44K
Annual Cost in United States
$12K
Annual costs estimated for United States market. Import duty (2.5%) and VAT (0%) applied to all models.
🇺🇸 Owning a Car in United States
Cheapest fuel among developed nations. No federal VAT.
Moderate for United States
Annual car costs = 37% of average United States income ($59K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$59K
In United States
Fuel Price
$0.95/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
2.5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
0%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
North America
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Tesla Model 3 Performance in United States — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Tesla Model 3 Performance in United States.
The 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance has a base price of $50,000 USD. In United States, after 2.5% import duty and 0% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $51,250 USD ($51,250 USD).
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