Based on advertising prices posted by sellers on CarSwitch
Here’s what brand new Tesla models will cost you approximately
Based on actual Tesla car transactions from the last 12 months in KSA
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A used Tesla suits city driving in Saudi Arabia, and charging is the part to plan. Home or workplace charging covers a commute outright, and the public network is strongest and growing fastest in Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province. Inter-city trips work fine; they just need the stops mapped first. Both the Model 3 and the Model Y have been facelifted recently, so a late car has a different cabin and a quieter ride than an earlier one.
How much does a used Tesla cost in Saudi Arabia?
Used prices sit well under new, from SAR 96250 to SAR 161000 on our listings. The Model 3 saloon is the entry point and the Model Y the step up, for the extra height and boot rather than any change of mechanicals. For either, the fuel bill is a fraction of a petrol equivalent and the servicing is close to nothing.
Are used Teslas reliable in Saudi Arabia?
Mechanically there is very little to fail: no engine, gearbox, exhaust or timing belt, and brakes that last far longer because the motor does most of the slowing. That moves the inspection onto three things — battery condition, which means asking what range the car charges to now against the original; tyre wear, because weight and instant torque get through rubber quickly; and heat management, checked on a long run rather than a short one. The CarSwitch report on the specific car covers all three.
Do Teslas hold their value?
Not well, and used buyers are the beneficiaries: Teslas average about 42% of their value after five years across the models we can measure, so the steepest part of the curve is behind any car you buy at three or four years old.
Which used Tesla should you buy?
The Model 3 is the commuter's choice: cheapest, most efficient, easiest to park. The Model Y is the family answer, taller with a proper boot on the same underpinnings.
Tesla or BMW?
A BMW or Mercedes gives you a wider service network in the Kingdom and stronger resale. Tesla answers on running cost and software.
What to check on a used Tesla
Read the report on any Tesla we list before you view it. Battery and tyres are where two similar cars stop being similar.