In short: take Tesla’s price, add the $1,640 destination and order fee, then your state’s vehicle tax. A Model 3 Standard RWD comes to about $38,823 in Oregon and about $41,431 in California on the base state rate, before local tax, title, registration and any EV fee. Tesla prices do not vary by state; taxes and fees do.
US Tesla prices before tax
| Model and trim | Price | With $1,640 fees | Range (reported EPA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Standard RWD | $36,990 | $38,630 | 321 mi |
| Model 3 Premium RWD | $42,490 | $44,130 | 363 mi |
| Model 3 Premium AWD | $47,490 | $49,130 | 346 mi |
| Model 3 Performance | $54,990 | $56,630 | 298 mi |
| Model Y Standard RWD | $39,990 | $41,630 | 321 mi |
| Model Y Standard AWD | $41,990 | $43,630 | 294 mi |
| Model Y Premium RWD | $45,990 | $47,630 | 357 mi |
| Model Y Premium AWD | $49,990 | $51,630 | 327 mi |
| Model Y Performance | $57,990 | $59,630 | 306 mi |
Prices as reported from Tesla’s US configurator in October 2026 (tesla.com blocks automated checks, so these come from third-party snapshots; confirm on tesla.com). Paint, wheels and interior options add to them. Model S, Model X and Cybertruck are left out. The federal $7,500 credit no longer applies to any of these (what replaced it).
Out-the-door Tesla price by state
| State | Rate used | Model 3 Standard | Model Y Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 0.5% | $38,823 | $41,838 |
| Colorado | 2.9% | $39,750 | $42,837 |
| North Carolina | 3% | $39,789 | $42,879 |
| New York | 4% | $40,175 | $43,295 |
| Virginia | 4.15% | $40,233 | $43,358 |
| Arizona | 5.6% | $40,793 | $43,961 |
| Ohio | 5.75% | $40,851 | $44,024 |
| Florida | 6% | $40,948 | $44,128 |
| Pennsylvania | 6% | $40,948 | $44,128 |
| Michigan | 6% | $40,948 | $44,128 |
| Texas | 6.25% | $41,044 | $44,232 |
| Illinois | 6.25% | $41,044 | $44,232 |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | $41,044 | $44,232 |
| Washington | 6.5% | $41,141 | $44,336 |
| New Jersey | 6.625% | $41,189 | $44,388 |
| Nevada | 6.85% | $41,276 | $44,482 |
| Georgia | 7% | $41,334 | $44,544 |
| California | 7.25% | $41,431 | $44,648 |
The rate is each state’s base vehicle tax: statewide sales tax, or the equivalent title tax in Georgia (7% TAVT), North Carolina (3% highway use tax) and Oregon (0.5% privilege tax). Local sales tax is extra in states such as California, New York, Colorado, Arizona, Illinois, Washington, Ohio and Pennsylvania (Philadelphia and Allegheny County). We tax the destination and order fee along with the price for simplicity; states differ on that, and title, registration and plate fees are not included. Click a state for its local rules, EV fee, incentives and charging costs.
How each state taxes a new Tesla
- Oregon: Oregon has no sales tax. New vehicles sold by dealers carry a 0.5% vehicle privilege tax, which is the figure used below.
- Colorado: 2.9% is the state rate. City, county and special district taxes add a lot: Denver totals about 8.8%. Tax is based on where you register.
- North Carolina: North Carolina charges a 3% Highway Use Tax (HUT) on the purchase price instead of sales tax, less any trade-in taken by a dealer. There is no general cap; the $250 cap applies only to new residents titling a car they already owned out of state.
- New York: 4% is the state rate. Counties add their own, so most New Yorkers pay 8% to 8.75%, and New York City is 8.875%.
- Virginia: Virginia charges a 4.15% motor vehicle sales and use tax on the gross price (minimum $75). Trade-ins do not reduce it. Localities also bill an annual personal property tax on the car’s value, which can be large in Northern Virginia.
- Arizona: 5.6% is the state transaction privilege tax. Cities and counties add their own; Phoenix totals about 8.6%.
- Ohio: 5.75% is the state rate. Your county adds its own rate (most counties total roughly 7% to 8%), based on where you live, and the tax is paid to the county clerk of courts when you title the car.
- Florida: Florida’s state rate is 6%. County discretionary surtax (0.5% to 2%) applies only to the first $5,000 of a vehicle’s price, so it adds at most about $100.
- Pennsylvania: 6% statewide, plus 1% in Allegheny County (7%) and 2% in Philadelphia (8%), based on where the car is registered.
- Michigan: Michigan charges a flat 6% sales tax with no local add-on. A trade-in allowance reduces the taxable amount up to a cap that rises each year.
- Texas: Texas charges a flat 6.25% motor vehicle sales tax statewide, with no city or county add-on, so the number below is close to what you will pay.
- Illinois: 6.25% is the state rate. Local taxes push Chicago above 10%, and the suburbs typically land between 7% and 10%.
- Massachusetts: Massachusetts charges a flat 6.25% sales tax on vehicles with no local add-on. Cities and towns also bill an annual motor vehicle excise based on value, which is separate.
- Washington: 6.5% is the state rate. Local sales tax takes the total above 10% in much of the Seattle area, plus regional transit (RTA) motor vehicle excise tax in the Sound Transit district.
- New Jersey: New Jersey charges 6.625% statewide with no local add-on. Zero-emission vehicles were fully exempt until October 2024, paid half (3.3125%) until June 30, 2025, and pay the full rate from July 1, 2025.
- Nevada: 6.85% is the statewide minimum. Clark County (Las Vegas) is 8.375% and Washoe County (Reno) about 8.27%.
- Georgia: Georgia charges a one-time 7% title ad valorem tax (TAVT) on the vehicle’s fair market value instead of sales tax and annual property tax. It is the same rate in every county. New residents bringing a car they already own pay 3%.
- California: 7.25% is the statewide base. Local district taxes take most of the state to between 7.75% and 10.75%, charged on where you register the car.
States with no sales tax on cars
Oregon, Montana, New Hampshire, Delaware and Alaska have no general statewide sales tax. That does not make a Tesla tax-free: Oregon charges a 0.5% vehicle privilege tax, Delaware charges a percentage-based document fee when you title a car, and parts of Alaska have local sales tax. You owe tax where you register the car, so buying out of state does not avoid your home state’s tax.
Other costs to budget
- Annual EV fees: most of the states above charge one, from about $135 (Virginia) to $267 (Michigan) a year.
- Local property or excise tax: Virginia localities and Massachusetts towns bill an annual tax on the car’s value.
- Home charger: a Level 2 charger plus installation usually runs from several hundred to a few thousand dollars. The federal 30C charger credit only covered chargers placed in service before July 1, 2026; many utilities still offer rebates (see your state page).
- Insurance: get quotes for the exact trim before you order.
- Financing: the APR changes the total more than tax in many cases; see current Tesla financing rates.
State incentives that still pay in 2026
Most state EV rebates are gone or paused. Of the states we cover, the ones still paying are Massachusetts (MOR-EV, $3,500 on a new EV up to $55,000), New Jersey (Charge Up NJ, $1,500 at point of sale, more if income-qualified), Texas (TCEQ $2,500 in limited windows) and Illinois (EPA rebate in application windows, from an Illinois-licensed dealer). Colorado’s credit, New York’s Drive Clean rebate and Oregon’s rebate exist on paper but their 2026 amounts or funding could not be confirmed. California’s CVRP, Pennsylvania’s rebate and Georgia’s credit have ended, and Virginia’s was never funded. Each state page shows the current status with a date.
Frequently asked questions
What is the out-the-door price of a Tesla Model Y?
The Model Y Standard RWD is $39,990, plus a $1,390 destination fee and $250 order fee, so $41,630 before tax. With 7% tax that is about $44,544, before title, registration and any state EV fee.
Which state is cheapest to buy a Tesla in?
Of the states we cover, Oregon (0.5%) has the lowest purchase tax. Montana, New Hampshire, Delaware and Alaska also have no general state sales tax, though some charge title or document fees. North Carolina’s 3% highway use tax is the lowest of the big Tesla markets.
Does Tesla charge a destination fee?
Yes. Every new Model 3 and Model Y carries a $1,390 destination fee and a $250 order fee (as reported in October 2026), $1,640 in total. Tesla does not negotiate prices, so the main variables are trim, options and your state’s taxes and fees.
Can I buy a Tesla in a state with no sales tax to avoid tax?
Generally no. Vehicle tax is owed where you register the car, so buying in Oregon or Delaware and registering at home means paying your home state’s tax (or use tax) when you title it.
Do EVs pay extra registration fees?
In most states, yes. Many charge an annual EV fee to replace gas tax, from around $100 to over $250; Michigan ($267 from 2026) and Pennsylvania ($250) are among the highest. Each state page lists its fee.