2021 Tesla Model Y Performance

VIN 5YJYGDEF3MF259317 FAIR PRICE · within $424 of the typical market price Charlotte, NC
Listed at
$28,496
typical market $28,920 · 143 comps

This 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance is listed at $28,496 with 83,787 miles in Charlotte, NC.

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6353 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28212
Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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2021 Tesla Model Y Performance

VIN 5YJYGDEF3MF259317

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Market price range

Based on 143 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 30, 2026
This vehicle · $28,496
Below market
$23,811
Typical price
$28,920
Above market
$32,996

This vehicle: $28,496 — within $424 of the typical market price ($28,920)

Asking $28,496 · typical market price $28,920 · based on 143 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Oct 8, 2026 · $28,496 Oct 24, 2026 · $28,496

Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 5YJYGDEF3MF259317, spanning 16 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Recharged- Charlotte Charlotte, NC 28212 $28,496 83,787 mi 2026-10-24 22 h ago
Recharged 23294 $28,496 83,787 mi 2026-10-09 7 h ago
Recharged Henrico, VA 23294 $28,496 83,787 mi 2026-10-08 18 h ago

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Recharged Richmond, VA 23294 $28,496 83,787 mi 2026-10-08 1 d ago
Recharged Henrico, VA 23294 $28,499 83,787 mi 2026-10-08 10 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 5YJYGDEF3MF259317
Trim
Performance AWD
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Electric
Doors
5
Model year
2021
Made by
TESLA, INC.

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  • ✗ Backup camera
  • ✗ Blind-spot monitor
  • ✗ Lane departure
  • ✗ ABS
  • ✗ Electronic stability

EPA efficiency (MPGe)

Combined
125
MPGe
City
131
MPGe
Highway
117
MPGe

Electric — running cost depends on local electricity rates, so no gallon-based estimate is shown.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Tesla Model Y likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $10,026
Fuel $3,050
Insurance $5,100
Maintenance & repairs $3,750
Total, 5 years $21,926

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2021 Tesla Model Y has 23 recall campaigns as of October 2026. EPA combined rating: 125 MPGe.

23 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 22V037000
  • SUSPENSION
    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The front and rear suspension knuckles may fracture, causing the suspension links to separate.
    NHTSA campaign 21V912000
  • SUSPENSION
    Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles.
    NHTSA campaign 21V835000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2021 Tesla Model Y from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 26, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2021 Tesla Model Y over the last 6 months — the market firmed $299 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
May 2026 $27,495
June 2026 $27,850
July 2026 $27,499
August 2026 $27,530
September 2026 $27,499
October 2026 $27,794
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As of October 30, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2021–2022) to the 2021 Tesla Model Y in this catalog, the 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 has the lowest median asking price ($19,219, 155 listings with photos) and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV) the highest ($31,872, 141 listings).

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2021 Tesla Model Y

Performance AWD · United States

$28,496

Catalog asking price for this VIN

Trim median $28,711 · 130 listings with photos

Middle 50%: $25,995–$30,990

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Photo: Performance AWD · 83,787 mi · view VIN

2021 Audi Q5 E Quattro Premium Plus — actual listing photo
$3,396 lower median

2021 Audi Q5 E

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$25,100

Median asking price · 63 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$21,486–$27,080

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trimMedianMiddle 50%Listings
2021 Tesla Model Y
Performance AWD
$28,711$25,995–$30,990130
2021 Volkswagen ID.4
All trims
$19,219$17,788–$20,695155
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime (PHEV)
All trims
$31,872$29,455–$34,186141
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E
All trims
$25,999$23,990–$28,603256
2022 Audi E-Tron Sportback
All trims
$29,085$25,493–$31,67028
2021 Audi Q5 E
All trims
$25,100$21,486–$27,08063

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: October 30, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 1 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2020–present

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2026 680 $49,000 100% 14,660 mi
2025 320 $40,897 83% 28,323 mi
2024 786 $38,000 78% 40,613 mi
2023 1,704 $34,721 71% 48,566 mi
2022 1,229 $30,617 62% 65,770 mi
2021 1,051 $27,750 57% 75,940 mi
2020 334 $26,950 55% 75,324 mi

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