Battery Health Matters (A Lot)
Handing off your Tesla is different from selling an old gas guzzler. The battery pack is the beating heart of your car. Expect buyers to ask for a screenshot of your maximum range at 100% charge. If you’ve noticed range dropping faster than your favorite TV show cliffhanger, call it out honestly. Transparency here builds trust and can prevent endless back-and-forth. Read this!
Accurate Records Make You Money
Think you can get by with vague answers and “it’s been great, no issues”? Not so fast. Dig up that digital folder with your Tesla’s maintenance records, repair receipts, and proof of software upgrades. If you’ve got records from Tesla Service or third-party repairs, share them upfront. Buyers love details. No one wants a mystery box experience—especially when it comes to tech on wheels.
Photos Tell the Whole Tale
Tempting as it is to toss up a quick driveway snapshot, good visuals change the game. Wash the car, clear out your gym shoes, and capture not just glamour angles but also close-ups of wheels, seats, display screens, and any imperfections. If you hide blemishes, buyers will either spot them later or assume you’re hiding more. Honesty photographs better than any filter.
Know Which Features Transfer
You paid for Full Self-Driving or Enhanced Autopilot. Sweet. But does it move with the car or will Tesla quietly erase it from the next owner’s profile? Research what sticks and what vanishes during a sale. Make it clear in your listing. This alone can spike—or drop—a deal before you even say hello to a buyer.
Stay Smart with Payments and Paperwork
Scams exist, even in EV paradise. Stick with secure payment methods—no personal checks from a prince overseas. On OnlyUsedTesla.com and other serious sites, you get built-in safety tips. Once paid, handle the paperwork with care: clear the title, transfer the account, and make sure you’re not on the hook for random Supercharger costs next month.
Selling your Tesla online is part honesty contest, part organization challenge, and part peace-of-mind waiting game. Get these five things right, and you’re not just selling a car—you’re handing off a smooth, high-voltage experience.