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Tesla in California: real cost to own

3 models, each at its cheapest trim to own. Sort by any column.

2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard Rear-Wheel DriveCarElectric5$36,990$1,640$42,103$1,252
2026 Tesla Model Y Standard Rear-Wheel DriveSUVElectric5$39,990$1,640$45,373$1,291
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel DrivePickupElectric5$82,490$2,245$92,353$2,106
2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard Rear-Wheel Drive
$1,252
A month
Type CarFuel ElectricSeats 5Sticker $36,990Fees $1,640Drive away $42,103
2026 Tesla Model Y Standard Rear-Wheel Drive
$1,291
A month
Type SUVFuel ElectricSeats 5Sticker $39,990Fees $1,640Drive away $45,373
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive
$2,106
A month
Type PickupFuel ElectricSeats 5Sticker $82,490Fees $2,245Drive away $92,353

US prices from Tesla's website. True cost a month: financed at 7% with $5,000 down over 6 years, 13,500 miles a year, after resale.