Tesla Financing: What To Know in 2025
Tesla changed the car market by letting you order your car online for delivery straight to your door. Getting a loan for your Tesla can be just as easy if you know where to look.
We’ve pulled together the best options for financing a Tesla to help you find a loan with the lowest interest rates.
How do your Tesla payments compare to the average?
Use our auto loan calculator to determine how much car you can afford.
We analyzed data from trusted sources like Edmunds and Experian to estimate average Tesla monthly payments based on credit score.
Here’s how to use our study to help you shop for a good deal on a Tesla loan.
- Check your credit. You’ll need to know your credit score to use our study. Don’t know your score? Check your credit for free with LendingTree Spring.
 - Compare monthly payments. Find your credit score and Tesla model in the tables below and compare your quotes with our estimates. If you don’t see your preferred model, choose the one with the closest Starting Purchase Price.
 
Car buyers with better credit tend to choose shorter terms. They’ll have higher monthly payments but pay less interest over time.
Learn more about how we calculated average monthly Tesla payments.
Estimated average monthly payments for new Teslas
| Model | Starting purchase price | Monthly payment (501-600 credit score) | Monthly payment (601-660 credit score) | Monthly payment (661-780 credit score) | Monthly payment (781-850 credit score) | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 | $36,990 | $608.63 | $549.10 | $517.74 | $541.42 | 
| 2026 Tesla Model S | $94,990 | $1,763.85 | $1,591.34 | $1,500.47 | $1,569.08 | 
| 2026 Tesla Model X | $99,990 | $1,863.44 | $1,681.19 | $1,585.19 | $1,657.67 | 
| 2026 Model Y | $39,990 | $668.38 | $603.01 | $568.58 | $594.57 | 
| 2026 Tesla Cybertruck All-Wheel Drive | $79,990 | $1,465.09 | $1,321.80 | $1,246.32 | $1,303.31 | 
Estimated average monthly payments for used Teslas
| Model | Fair purchase price | Monthly payment (501-600 credit score) | Monthly payment (601-660 credit score) | Monthly payment (661-780 credit score) | Monthly payment (781-850 credit score) | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 | $20,436 | $400.03 | $349.06 | $310.86 | $300.24 | 
| 2019 Tesla Model S | $29,413 | $619.75 | $540.79 | $481.60 | $465.15 | 
| 2019 Tesla Model X | $25,718 | $529.31 | $461.87 | $411.32 | $397.27 | 
| 2020 Model Y | $24,162 | $491.23 | $428.64 | $381.73 | $368.69 | 
| 2024 Tesla Cybertruck All-Wheel Drive | $69,705 | $1,605.93 | $1,401.32 | $1,247.95 | $1,205.31 | 
Tesla finance options
If you’re looking for a loan for a new or used Tesla, you have several financing options. All of these are available online, and you should be able to find out what rates you qualify for by submitting a few forms.
Tesla Financing
Convenient financing, assuming you live in a qualifying state.
If your priority is convenience, applying for financing from Tesla is quick and painless.
After you’ve designed your custom car, you can prequalify directly on the Tesla website. You can also estimate your monthly amount and view approximate Tesla loan rates based on your credit score as you build and design your car on the Tesla website.
Auto loan rates fluctuate but as of this writing, Tesla financing rates are as low as:
- 2.49% APR for the Tesla Cybertruck
 - 2.99% APR for the Tesla Model 3
 - 3.99% APR for the Tesla Model Y
 - 5.14% for Tesla Models S and X
 
Note that excellent credit (720+) and a down payment is required. Tesla special financing also only applies to certain loan terms, usually 60 or 72 months.
You can only finance a Tesla through the manufacturer if you live in a qualifying state. Tesla does not currently offer loans in the following locations: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
If you do live in a qualifying state, it’s worth considering financing directly through Tesla because you may be eligible for certain Tesla incentives and extended warranties.
Military, First Responder, Teacher and Student Purchase Program
Tesla offers $500 off new models for eligible:
- Active-duty military and their spouses
 - Surviving military spouses
 - Veterans
 - Military retirees
 - First responders
 - Teachers
 - Students
 
Proof is required, but Tesla walks you through the verification process electronically.
Used vehicle limited warranty
All used Teslas sold through Tesla itself are covered by Tesla’s Used Vehicle Limited Warranty. The Used Vehicle Limited Warranty covers your Tesla for the remainder of the car’s basic limited warranty, which lasts four years or 50,000 miles, plus an additional one year or 10,000 miles.
Bank and credit union auto loans
Borrowers who qualify for discounted rates through their bank or credit union.
Banks and credit unions often offer competitive Tesla financing rates, and some even give rate discounts to current members (like PNC).
A discounted interest rate can lower your monthly Tesla payments and the total cost of your loan, so reach out to your bank or credit union to ask whether they offer financing incentives to current clients.
If you don’t feel like making an appointment, most banks and credit unions let you apply for an auto loan on their website. You might even be able to get a preapproved car loan. You can skip inflated dealer rates if you get preapproved yourself ahead of time. Then, you can compare this offer to offers from Tesla Financing and online lenders to find the loan with the lowest interest rate.
Online auto loans
Shopping around for the lowest rates.
Auto loans can come with rates as competitive as you’d find in a bank. But unlike many banks, online auto loans tend to be easier to qualify for, even if you have fair or bad credit.
Shopping online can also make it easier to compare lenders, especially if you use a loan marketplace like LendingTree. Get multiple offers from up to five lenders with one single form. Checking your rates won’t impact your credit.
Auto purchasing resources:
In-house financing
People with bad credit and no other options.
Now that Teslas have been on the market for well over a decade, some buy here, pay here lots have used Teslas in stock. If you go this route, the dealership itself will finance your loan instead of Tesla or a lending institution.
Buy here, pay here loans are easier to qualify than other auto loans. They also generally have higher rates, higher fees and in some cases, require mandatory GPS tracking.
Sometimes, rates are so high that you may get stuck with an upside-down car loan. When you’re upside down, you owe more on the car than the car is worth.
How we calculated average monthly Tesla payments
      Tesla sells its cars to consumers directly. As a result, Tesla vehicles do not have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price, or MSRP. Put simply, Tesla does not have dealers to suggest prices to, since it sells its own vehicles.
As a result, Tesla lists its car prices as “Starting Purchase Price” rather than MSRP.
    
To calculate average monthly Tesla payments, we found the estimated purchase price and the fair purchase price for some of Tesla’s most popular models.
Then, we subtracted an average down payment from each. According to Edmunds, the average down payment on a new vehicle was $6,433 in Q2 2025. For used vehicles, it was $4,092. The resulting figure represents the total amount our hypothetical borrowers financed.
From there, we used our auto loan calculator to figure out average monthly Tesla payments, using average APRs and loan terms as reported by Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market Q2 2025. You’ll find this data in the tables below. Please note that loan terms were rounded to the nearest whole number during our calculations.
Keep in mind that your specific car payment depends on personal factors like your credit score, zip code and the type of car loan you’re getting. We don’t include dealer fees, which can add up to 10% of the car’s price if you buy at a dealership.
| Subprime (501-600) | Near prime (601-660) | Prime (661-780) | Superprime (781-850) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average APR | 13.38% | 9.97% | 6.78% | 5.27% | 
| Average loan term | 74.08 months | 75.03 months | 72.10 months | 64.57 months | 
| Subprime (501-600) | Near prime (601-660) | Prime (661-780) | Superprime (781-850) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average APR | 18.90% | 13.95% | 9.39% | 7.15% | 
| Average loan term | 66.35 months | 68.11 months | 68.43 months | 65.63 months | 
Frequently asked questions
At the time of this writing, Tesla is not offering 0% financing. The lowest special financing right now is 2.49% APR for the Tesla Cybertruck. Car deals and promotions change throughout the year. The best way to see Tesla’s lowest rates is by checking its offers page.
Yes, you can lease a Tesla in most states. Tesla does not currently offer leases in Arkansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma or Wisconsin.
The cheapest Tesla currently on the market is the Model 3. As of the writing of this article, the starting purchase price is $36,990.
You can buy and finance your Tesla entirely online. If you’re buying a new Tesla, you’ll custom order your car directly on Tesla’s website. You can select the model and customize your car with your desired paint color, interior, wheels and add-ons. When you submit your order, you’ll be responsible for a $250 order fee plus any add-ons that aren’t built in, like a wall charger.
If you live in an eligible state, you can finance your car with Tesla by submitting a financing application in your Tesla account while you place your order. You’ll need to provide your contact information, Social Security number and employment information in order to complete the application.
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