Used Tesla cars for sale

Tesla doesn’t do engines – all of its cars are fully electric. They all boast the ability to charge at rapid speeds, with Tesla’s Supercharger charging network being a highlight of ownership. While you’re waiting for your car to charge, you can play games and even do karaoke through the touchscreen! 

Yes, and almost as quickly as Teslas accelerate! Pick the used Tesla you want from Motorpoint and you can choose between Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) or Hire Purchase (HP) finance.

Plaid is a version of the Tesla Model S and Model X which is focused on performance – a bit like Audi’s RS cars. The Model S and Model X Plaid have a three-motor electric powertrain with 1,020hp which, in the Model S, is good for a claimed 0-60mph time of 1.99 seconds. The Model 3 and Model Y, meanwhile, come with a hot version that’s called Performance rather than Plaid.

The Tesla Supercharger network is a big perk of driving a Tesla. It’s a charging network most often found at motorway service stations; there are usually loads of chargers, they’re all rapid chargers and, importantly, you’re pretty much guaranteed that they’re going to work. You can add up to 172 miles of range in just 15 minutes. Access and payment is through the Tesla app and, although the brand is starting to open its network up to non-Teslas, it’s still a reason to go for a Tesla over another premium EV. And you’re not limited to the Supercharger network – Teslas can charge at other fast-chargers too.

All Teslas come stuffed with technology as standard, including driver assistance tech that keeps you in your lane and at a set distance from the car in front, but you can add the Tesla Enhanced Autopilot option for additional cost. When enabled, this system can navigate and change lanes on motorways without any human input, plus park itself and be summoned out of a parking space. Just remember that you’ve got to be alert at all times and ready to step in at any time.

Don’t be drawn in by the name. A Tesla with the Full Self Driving pack isn’t completely autonomous – it adds a few extra driver aids like stop sign recognition but still can’t be relied on to arrive at a destination without a driver. This system is probably most useful in the US where it allows Autopilot semi-autonomous driving on regular streets – although there’s no clear timeline for how long it’ll take for it to work in the UK. There are plenty of Tesla FSD videos online that show the limitations of the system.

Dogs can die in hot cars, and cracking the window open an inch isn’t enough on a hot day. So Teslas come with a Dog Mode, which keeps the air con on so your pooch remains nice and cool. There’s a display on the dashboard with the inside temperature that’ll (hopefully) stop anyone breaking your windows intending to rescue your dog. It’s intended for short periods like nipping into shops – it’s not advised to use your Tesla as a full-time dog kennel.

Tesla cars come with a Sentry Mode function that keeps an eye on your car while you’re away. Using the various cameras dotted around the car, Sentry Mode aims to prevent break-ins, or at least record what happens if someone does take a fancy to your belongings.

A dual-motor powertrain is one with an electric motor on each axle. This means the vehicle is all-wheel drive, and boasts better performance than a single-motor EV. If you see a Tesla with a Dual Motor badge, it’s either the Long Range or Performance model (the latter stands out with bigger wheels and a body kit).

Tesla’s warranty guarantees your battery will maintain 70 per cent capacity after eight years or 120,000 miles, whichever comes first. However, you can expect it to remain effective long after that – especially if you avoid regularly charging your battery beyond 80%. Elon Musk reckons you can get up to 500,000 miles of use from a battery, although you can expect its capacity to be greatly reduced by that point.