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Used Tesla Model 3 RWD

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Estimated After Incentives*

$29,000

Estimated Price*

$30,000

Estimated Incentives

$1,000

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* Pre-owned EVs may range in price depending on mileage, condition, availability, etc. For the most up to date information, please contact your EV dealer. Learn more about owning an EV from the PG&E Electric Vehicle Checklist.

Type

Sedan

Fuel type

Electric

Miles per 30 min of fast charging

~ 255 miles

Battery size

56 kWh

Trees planted

242 trees

0-60mph acceleration

6 seconds

Seats

5

Electric range

255 miles

Time to charge - Level 2

~ 7 hr 20 min

CO2 emissions reduction

11,597 lbs/yr

Gasoline saved

667 gal/yr

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

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Compare the Tesla Model 3 RWD to the BMW 330i

Miles Driven Annually
20,000 Miles
Years of Ownership/Lease
5 Years
Gasoline Price ($/Gal)
$4.59
Assumptions

Sales Tax

7.25%

Down Payment

10% of MSRP + Tax

Electricity Rate

$0.3521/kWh

Electricity rate is calculated as the average for six months of summer off-peak and six months of winter off-peak for Rate EV-2A.

We selected the BMW 330i based on its proximity to the Tesla Model 3 RWD based on brand, size, and price.

The Tesla Model 3 RWD is $108 cheaper to fill up monthly

$147

Tesla Model 3 RWD

$255

BMW 330i

The Tesla Model 3 RWD is $20,801 cheaper to own over 5 years

Electric vehicles are currently often more expensive than traditional internal combustion engines. However, some of this upfront cost can be offset by vehicle incentives, lower costs of ownership, and stronger resale value
Years of Ownership/Lease
5 Years

Compare the cumulative lifetime cost of the Tesla Model 3 RWD to a BMW 330i

Tesla Model 3 RWD

BMW 330i

Years of Ownership/Lease
5 Years
YearTesla Model 3 RWDBMW 330i
Year 0$29,000$41,450
Year 1$35,178$50,517
Year 2$39,182$56,578
Year 3$43,185$62,640
Year 4$47,188$68,701
Year 5$43,933$64,733

Note: Breakeven chart assumes the vehicles are purchased in cash

DescriptionTesla Model 3 RWDBMW 330iSource
Purchase MethodCashUser input
Vehicle MSRP$30,000$41,450
Sales Tax7.25%Statewide Base Sales and Use Tax Rate
Incentives$1,000$0
Resale Value$7,259$10,029Function of vehicle MSRP and lifetime miles of 100,000, assuming negative exponential depreciation with distance where resale value is 60% after 36,000 miles

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Up to $1,000 in tax credits and rebates are potentially available for the Tesla Model 3

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public charging

Power Stations

Level 2 Chargers

private charging

Other Stations

Private stations

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