2021 Tesla Model S Plaid
5YJSA1E60MF451557
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 97 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | $68,888 | 9 mi | 2024-05-22 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($54,388)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 5YJSA1E60MF451557Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
EPA efficiency (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.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 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.
Tested configuration: 2021 Tesla Model S 5 HB AWD
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTesla, 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
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AIR BAGSTesla, 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
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTesla, 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 $1,846 in that span.
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 | $43,144 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid (this car) | $54,388 | 97 | — |
| 2022 Toyota Corolla | $20,998 | 5 | −$33,390 |
| 2023 Honda Civic | $23,747 | 5 | −$30,641 |
| 2022 Toyota Prius | $24,998 | 4 | −$29,390 |
| 2022 Kia Soul | $16,802 | 3 | −$37,586 |
| 2021 Mini Hardtop | $19,380 | 3 | −$35,008 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2012–presentWhat 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 | 63 | $139,914 | 100% | 5,346 mi |
| 2025 | 26 | $100,485 | 72% | 15,705 mi |
| 2024 | 34 | $89,550 | 64% | 20,594 mi |
| 2023 | 113 | $57,761 | 41% | 37,602 mi |
| 2022 | 211 | $46,995 | 34% | 52,531 mi |
| 2021 | 203 | $44,995 | 32% | 56,680 mi |
| 2020 | 98 | $34,994 | 25% | 61,089 mi |
| 2019 | 77 | $29,999 | 21% | 73,959 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
