Tesla loan calculator

Monthly payment, interest and total for any Model 3 or Model Y, at the rates tesla.com shows today.

First Tesla? · 3 months FSD

tesla.com prices and rates · Prosper, TX 75078 · checked 12 Oct 2026

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Tesla financing rates on tesla.com

12 Oct 2026
CarRateTermsPayment shown
Model Y (all trims shown)1.99% APR$2,850 down · 72 moModel Y RWD $569/mo
Model 3 RWD (page default)6.79% APR$2,500 down · 84 mo$539/mo
Model 3 Performance1.99% APR$3,645 down · 72 mo3.99% with $2,500 down

Rates depend on your credit; the Model Y rate is for Excellent (720+). Payments shown by Tesla exclude taxes and fees. Our formula reproduces Tesla's Model Y RWD example: $568/mo vs $569/mo on tesla.com. Sources: Model 3 design, Model Y design, Tesla financing options.

Not sure which car? Model 3 vs Model Y puts every trim side by side. Running costs: maintenance, insurance, charging.

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Questions

What is Tesla's interest rate right now?

On tesla.com (12 Oct 2026, Prosper, TX 75078 (tesla.com default delivery location)) the Model Y page showed 1.99% APR with $2,850 down over 72 months for Excellent (720+) credit. Model 3 RWD defaulted to 6.79% over 84 months; the Model 3 Performance got 1.99% with $3,645 down. Tesla Financing is only available to qualifying customers.

How is a Tesla monthly payment calculated?

Price plus the $1,390 destination fee, plus sales tax, minus your down payment, spread over the term at the APR. With tesla.com's own Model Y RWD inputs this calculator gives $568/mo; tesla.com shows $569/mo.

How long can you finance a Tesla?

tesla.com offers 36, 48, 60, 72 and 84 months. A longer term lowers the payment and raises the total interest; the table under the calculator shows both.

Is Tesla car loan interest tax deductible?

tesla.com's financing panel shows Up to $10,000 deduction in interest per tax year, applicable through 2028 (shown in tesla.com's financing panel). Whether you qualify depends on your own taxes; ask a tax professional.

Lease or finance a Tesla?

Financing ends with a car you own. A lease has a lower payment and a mileage cap. Compare both: Tesla lease prices.
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