This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $36,779 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$655

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $3,678 down

Amount financed

$33,101

Total interest

$6,199

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 5YJSA1E21MF424820

Trim

Long Range Plus AWD

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Body

Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback

Fuel

Electric

Doors

Model year

2021

Made by

TESLA, INC.

Full factory specs for this build →

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

EPA efficiency (MPGe)

Combined

120

MPGe

City

124

MPGe

Highway

115

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 S likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $12,941

Fuel $3,250

Insurance $8,000

Maintenance & repairs $3,750

Total, 5 years $27,941

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2021 Tesla Model S has 24 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined rating: 120 MPGe.

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2021 Tesla Model S 5 HB AWD

24 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

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
AIR BAGS

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021 Model X and Model S vehicles. The driver's air bag cushion may tear during deployment.

NHTSA campaign 21V868000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles.

NHTSA campaign 22V045000

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 S from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2021 Tesla Model S over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,992 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
March 2026	$44,990
April 2026	$45,198
May 2026	$45,942
June 2026	$44,693
July 2026	$40,994
August 2026	$42,998

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2012–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	64	$139,920	100%	5,424 mi
2025	28	$98,880	71%	15,318 mi
2024	35	$87,463	63%	22,118 mi
2023	116	$57,677	41%	38,842 mi
2022	212	$46,990	34%	53,144 mi
2021	212	$44,990	32%	57,312 mi
2020	103	$34,990	25%	60,832 mi
2019	75	$29,500	21%	74,006 mi