Trade-Ins

We accept passenger cars, trucks, vans and SUVs for trade-in value towards a new or used Tesla vehicle purchase. Internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and electric vehicles (EV) are acceptable for trade in.

We do not accept motorcycles, RVs or commercial vehicles.

Get an estimate of your trade-in value by submitting your vehicle information on our Trade-in Page.

Before you place an order, you can get an estimate of your trade-in vehicle by submitting your VIN. The final offer for your trade-in vehicle will be available after you place your order, subject to a physical inspection. You must submit your VIN, odometer mileage, zip code, damage history and photos of your vehicle in the Tesla app to receive a trade-in offer. We’ll email you when your trade-in offer is ready.

If you accept the final trade-in offer, you must upload a photo of a valid registration card and your vehicle title. Once your registration and title are confirmed and approved, you can schedule your delivery date.

Any applicable positive equity can be applied towards the purchase of your new or used Tesla vehicle.

To trade in your vehicle, you must hand over the vehicle, title and a lien release if applicable during your delivery appointment. You must also notify your state of the trade-in sale and ensure you are no longer liable for the vehicle after the date of sale.

Your ability to include some or all of the negative equity in a new financing agreement depends on the specific bank and the amount of negative equity you want to include. Current indirect Tesla financing partners have the flexibility to finance amounts exceeding 100% loan-to-value (LTV) on credit approval. However, it is important to note that financing over 100% LTV may lead to an increase in your Annual Percentage Rate (APR). Any financing request exceeding 100% LTV can be applied to cover taxes and negative equity. In states where upfront taxes are not collected, financing over 100% LTV can be exclusively directed towards covering negative equity.

We’ll ask you to submit a variety of photos to help us evaluate the condition of the vehicle. You’ll be asked to provide:

• 4 clear photos in the daylight of the exterior
• 1 of the entire driver side of the vehicle
• 1 of the entire reverse side of the vehicle
• 1 of the entire passenger side of the vehicle
• 1 of the entire front side of the vehicle
• 1 photo of the interior of the vehicle

In addition to the above, you must also submit clear photos of any vehicle damage. All photos must be taken outdoors in daylight. Photos taken inside of a garage are not accepted.

Yes, but some lessors impose restrictions on allowing active leases to be bought out. Below is a list of some of these lessors that no longer allow third-party buyouts for their leased vehicles. Before placing your order, contact your lender to verify any third-party buyout restrictions.

• Ford/Lincoln
• Acura/Honda
• Infiniti/Nissan
• GM Financial/Chevrolet
• Volvo Financial
• Southeast Toyota/World Omni Financial
• BMW Financial Services/MINI Financial Services

Yes. You can trade in your vehicle if you are still making finance payments. We will calculate and compare the pay-off amount and any equity (positive or negative) that will be added to your Motor Vehicle Purchase Agreement.

Note: Refrain from paying off your lease or loan in full prior to trading in your vehicle. Any delays in the title receipt may delay your delivery date.

If you are actively financing your trade-in and your title is held by a lender in one of these states, request a ‘Letter of Guarantee’ or upload a digital photo of the title from your lienholder to the Tesla app prior to your delivery appointment.

Trade-in vehicles must be properly titled in the United States to be eligible for trade in. A physical title is required at delivery if you are not actively financing or leasing your trade-in vehicle, or if you are making finance payments in KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NY, OK or WY.

We do not accept vehicles that have ever been titled or registered outside of the United States.

Non-Tesla vehicles with a salvage, rebuilt, lemon, junk, recycled or not actual miles (NAM) branded title are eligible for a trade-in so long as the vehicle’s title branding has been completed accurately with the relevant state. The face of your vehicle title should display the appropriate branding or the vehicle will not qualify for a trade-in.

Tesla vehicles with a salvage, rebuilt, lemon, junk, recycled or not actual miles (NAM) branded title are not eligible for a trade-in.

Yes. You must disclose any important information about your vehicle that would affect the value during the trade-in process.

Non-Tesla inoperable vehicles are not eligible for trade-in. Inoperable Tesla vehicles may be eligible for trade-in on a case-by-case basis.

We do not accept any trade-in vehicles that have a bonded title.

Trade-in vehicle titles that are incorrectly signed, defaced or altered in any form are not acceptable. Visit your local DMV to learn how to obtain a duplicate title prior to your delivery date.

The trade-in vehicle title’s listed owner must match the person trading in the vehicle.

If the trade-in vehicle’s title is listed under a different name, visit your local DMV prior to your delivery date to transfer the title’s ownership to your name.

If the trade-in vehicle’s title is listed under two owners and you are one of the owners listed, visit your local DMV prior to your delivery date and transfer the title’s ownership only to your name.

A copy of your legal marriage certificate or a court ordered petition for name change are acceptable as proof of a legal name change.

We accept trade-ins with ownership reflecting a trust. You must upload clear copies of your trust packet in your Tesla Account and all listed trustees must be present at delivery to sign the trade-in documents.

We do not accept more than one trade-in vehicle toward the purchase of a new or used vehicle.

As your delivery date approaches, you will be asked to submit your trade-in details in your Tesla Account. Once submitted, we will provide a trade-in offer based on current market conditions.

The trade-in offer we provide is the best offer we can make within the current market conditions. Trade-in offers are not negotiable and we do not match competing offers.

Trade-in values for non-Tesla vehicles are determined based on market data utilizing industry standard tools and resources (pending vehicle history verification).

Trade-in values for Tesla vehicles are determined based on vehicle configuration, history, mileage and age. The resulting value is based on information you provide us about the vehicle, market data and internal Tesla product knowledge.

Yes. Your trade-in final offer will expire after 30 days or 1,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Yes. Enhanced Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (Supervised) will be taken into account when evaluating your trade-in.

Aftermarket vehicle modifications typically have a negative effect on trade-in valuations. It is best for trade-in vehicles to be in ‘stock’ or original state.

In addition to adding credit toward your vehicle purchase, several states offer an incentive for trading in your vehicle in the form of a sales tax credit. If you live in one of the following states, you may be eligible: AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, ID, IN, KS, MA, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, TN, UT, WA, WV, WY.

If applicable, the value of your trade in vehicle will be subtracted from the purchase price of your new Tesla vehicle before state sales tax is calculated, meaning you pay less sales tax at the time of your final payment. For example, if you’re purchasing a new Tesla vehicle for $60,000 and you’re trading in a vehicle valued at $10,000, the sales tax for your purchase would be calculated as if you were equal to purchasing a $50,000 vehicle.

In some states (CA, GA, HI, MD, SC, TX), you’ll pay the sales tax for the entire purchase price upfront but you may receive a tax credit accounting for the extra sales tax when you file your state taxes.

Check with your state government for details specific to your state and vehicle. We do not guarantee your eligibility or incentive availability.

No. Enhanced Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (Supervised) will not transfer from your trade in vehicle to your new Tesla vehicle.

All trade-ins must be dropped off during your scheduled delivery appointment. We cannot accept trade-ins before or after your scheduled delivery appointment.

Trade-ins must be dropped off at your assigned delivery location during your scheduled delivery appointment.

All owners listed on the trade-in vehicle title and/or registration must be present at delivery to sign the trade-in documentation. Failure to have these individuals present could result in delayed delivery.

We are not responsible for reporting the trade-in transaction to your state’s motor vehicle department. You may be required to notify your state’s motor vehicle department of the pending transaction after your trade-in documents are complete and your trade-in vehicle has been transferred to us. For additional details, check with your state’s motor vehicle department.

Before trading in your vehicle, the vehicle owner must clear any data and restore it to factory settings. This ensures that all your personal information is removed before you trade in your vehicle. We will not check whether you have cleared your data and we are not responsible for ensuring that your personal data is removed from your trade-in vehicle.

If you are trading in a non-Tesla vehicle, check your owner’s manual for guidance on removing your data. If you are trading in a Tesla vehicle, tap ‘Controls’ > ‘Service’ > ‘Factory Reset’ on your touchscreen to clear your data and restore to factory settings.

If you sell or trade in your vehicle that is currently enrolled in Full Self-Driving (Supervised), it is not transferable to your new Tesla vehicle.

Trade-in vehicles cannot be returned once trade-in documents are signed, the vehicle is in our possession and the transaction is complete. For additional details, review your Trade-In Annex.