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Tesla lineup.

Tesla's Supercharger network covers I-10, I-15, and US-93, and the cars carry thermal management built for desert heat, with over-the-air updates adding features over time. The current new lineup is Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck; Model S and Model X ended production in 2026.

By The Model Black · Updated October 7, 2026

Every new Tesla carries a 4 year / 50,000 mile basic warranty plus battery and drive unit coverage of 8 years / 100,000 to 150,000 miles depending on model. There is no included maintenance program, but EVs need very little scheduled service.

Tesla models.

Tesla Model 3

Electric Sedan
up to ~363 mi range5 seatsup to 510 hp

Refined with the Highland redesign: quieter, sharper, and up to roughly 363 miles of range. For 2026 the Long Range trims were renamed Premium.

StandardThe price leader: rear-drive, simplified interior, still the full Tesla software experience.
Premium RWDThe range champion at up to roughly 363 miles, with the upgraded cabin and audio.
Premium AWDDual-motor traction and quicker acceleration with minimal range penalty.
PerformanceThe sleeper: around 510 hp, adaptive suspension, sub-3-second launches to 60.
The full Model 3 guide, with a payment calculator
Sold by the manufacturer, not through a franchise dealer

Tesla Model Y

Electric SUV
up to ~357 mi range5-7 seatsup to 460 hp

Freshened with the Juniper redesign and now offered in a long-wheelbase L version with a real third row.

StandardThe value entry: rear-drive, around 321 miles of range, pared-back trim.
Premium RWDThe efficiency pick: up to roughly 357 miles of range with the full interior.
Premium AWDDual-motor all-weather grip.
L PremiumThe family spec: longer wheelbase, standard third row and adaptive suspension.
PerformanceAbout 460 hp with sport seats, lowered suspension, and serious pace.
The full Model Y guide, with a payment calculator
Sold by the manufacturer, not through a franchise dealer

Tesla Cybertruck

Electric Pickup
up to ~350 mi range5 seatsup to 845 hpTows 11,000 lbs

The stainless steel lightning rod. Love it or not, it tows 11,000 lbs, powers your tools and camp from the bed outlets, and nothing else on the road looks like it.

Long RangeThe rear-drive entry focused on range and price.
All-Wheel DriveDual motors, around 600 hp, full towing capability.
CyberbeastThe tri-motor flagship: around 845 hp and supercar acceleration in a truck.
The full Cybertruck guide, with a payment calculator
Sold by the manufacturer, not through a franchise dealer

Tesla Cybercab

Ramping through 2027

Tesla's two-seat robotaxi with no steering wheel or pedals, now in early production at Giga Texas. Musk has promised a version under $30,000 by 2027.

Tesla Roadster

Targeted for 2027

The long-promised next-generation Roadster, targeting production around mid-2027 with a starting price near $200,000.

Alternatives from a franchise dealer.

Tesla sells its own cars. There is no franchise dealer setting a price or competing for the sale, so The Model Black cannot price a Tesla for you. These are the closest cars you can buy through a franchise store, matched by size, body style, and range. When a participating dealership lists one new, it is priced three ways for your ZIP code.

Instead of the Tesla Model 3

Compact electric sedan. Compact four-door EVs with comparable range, sold through franchise stores.

Instead of the Tesla Model Y

Compact electric SUV. The most shopped shape in electric, and the one with the deepest franchise-dealer bench.

Instead of the Tesla Model S

Full-size electric sedan. Large luxury EV sedans, where the German brands compete hardest.

Instead of the Tesla Model X

Large electric SUV, three rows available. Large electric SUVs with a third row or the space for one.

Instead of the Tesla Cybertruck

Electric pickup. Electric pickups with published towing and payload ratings, sold and serviced by truck dealers.

Questions.

How is Tesla charging on road trips?

Excellent. The Supercharger network is dense in major metros and along the interstate corridors between them. Most owners charge at home overnight and use Superchargers only on road trips.

Does desert heat hurt an EV battery?

Heat is harder on batteries than cold, but Tesla's liquid thermal management is built for it. Parking in shade or a garage and avoiding daily charging to 100 percent keeps degradation modest for most owners.

Do Teslas still qualify for the federal EV tax credit?

EV incentives have changed repeatedly and the broad federal new-EV credit lapsed for most buyers in late 2025. Rules can change again and state or utility incentives may still apply, so check current programs before you buy rather than counting on a credit.

Can I still buy a new Model S or Model X?

Tesla ended Model S and Model X production in 2026 and closed custom orders, so what remains is dealer-style existing inventory and the used market. If you want one new, remaining inventory is the last call.

What does Tesla maintenance cost?

Very little by gas-car standards: no oil changes, no transmission service, and brakes that last ages thanks to regen. Budget for tires (EVs wear them faster), cabin air filters, and wiper blades. There is no complimentary maintenance program, but there is also not much maintenance.