From Recurrent.
Get started with Recurrent:
https://www.recurrentauto.com/
Tesla transfer documentation:
https://www.tesla.com/support/how-add-or-remove-vehicles-tesla-app#transferring-ownership
Steps to Selling Your Tesla:
1. Clean out your car
This doesn’t mean spending hours or hundreds of dollars detailing your car — odds are that you aren’t handing over the keys that day and you don’t want to do this multiple times.
You want to be able to take photos that show that you cared for the car and that it is ready for the next owner.
2. Gather vehicle information and big-ticket purchases.
Every online buyer will require the VIN or license plate, so write that down, new tires or info about aftermarket purchases, paid software upgrades (e.g., FSD, acceleration boost), or premium wheels.
3. Get a vehicle report from Recurrent
Your Tesla’s value depends heavily on the condition of its battery. Connecting to Recurrent uses real-world data from your car to compare it to thousands of Teslas to show how your pack is performing, and cars with healthier batteries often get better offers.
4. Get multiple offers, including from an EV specialist
While you shouldn’t settle for the first quote, the first quote is a crucial benchmark. Recurrent lets you get same-day cash offers from EV specialist buyers. That’s a great place to start. From there, you can check other online marketplaces or local dealerships. Services like Kelley Blue Book will often check with local dealerships to give you an “Instant Cash Offer” but you still have to negotiate at the dealership to get that.
5. Consider selling to a private party
Once you have several online offers, you can also entertain a private party sale. Private sale can bring the highest price but takes time and effort — remember the last time you tried to sell something on Craigslist? Online platforms are faster and safer, but offers may be lower unless you can show strong battery health to alleviate buyer concerns.
6. Safely transfer your Tesla
When you hand over your vehicle, make sure to follow Tesla’s instructions for transferring record of ownership and removing your personal data from the vehicle.
