Man pays $140,000 for Tesla Model S, tries to sell it just two years later and is shocked to discover the car is now worth less than a third.

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Published on 19/05/2026 at 20:24

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Owner of a Tesla Model S bought for $140,490 in 2022 tried to sell the electric car two years later and was surprised by an appraisal of only $46,400, a 67% drop in the original value.

The Tesla Model S bought by Kyle Conner for $140,490 in 2022 was appraised at $46,400 two years later, a $94,000 drop that surprised the owner when trying to sell.

Conner, host of the channel Out of Spec Reviews, had experience with electric cars, including the Long Range Model 3 and Zeekr 001 FR. Even so, the appraisal drew attention due to the depreciation.

Appraisal of the Tesla Model S came from Tesla

The drop corresponds to 67% of the amount paid for the car. TikToker Chris Pearce commented on the case by displaying an image of Tesla’s inspection invoice, where the attributed value appeared.

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Owner’s reaction gained repercussion

In response to a follower, Conner said that his car “feels like it’s falling apart.” Later, he expressed discomfort with the traction the publication about the Tesla Model S gained.

He compared the repercussion to a positive review of the new Long Range RWD Model 3, which, according to him, almost no one shared. For Conner, there was “enormous Tesla hate bias in the media.”

Depreciation affects other electric cars

The case adds to reports from other electric vehicle owners. British YouTuber The MacMaster also spoke about the depreciation of his Porsche Taycan, even calling it “worthless” and “scrap value.”

The material points out that electric car technology advances rapidly, making recent models less valued. Tatiana Boohoff stated that older electric cars reflect a market in technological adaptation, with value linked to industry advancement.

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Man pays $140,000 for Tesla Model S, tries to sell it just two years later and is shocked to discover the car is now worth less than a third.

Owner of a Tesla Model S bought for $140,490 in 2022 tried to sell the electric car two years later and was surprised by an appraisal of only $46,400, a 67% drop in the original value.

Appraisal of the Tesla Model S came from Tesla

Owner’s reaction gained repercussion

Depreciation affects other electric cars

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Man pays $140,000 for Tesla Model S, tries to sell it just two years later and is shocked to discover the car is now worth less than a third.

Owner of a Tesla Model S bought for $140,490 in 2022 tried to sell the electric car two years later and was surprised by an appraisal of only $46,400, a 67% drop in the original value.

Appraisal of the Tesla Model S came from Tesla

Owner’s reaction gained repercussion

Depreciation affects other electric cars

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Described by astronauts as one of the most unlikely natural phenomena on Earth, the Okavango Delta spreads over up to 15,000 square kilometers in the middle of the desert and transforms Botswana into a living labyrinth of channels, islands, and flooded areas.

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