2021 Tesla Model 3 engine price snapshot
- Low
- $995
- Average
- $1,958
- High
- $3,500

Year-specific price guide
A used 2021 Tesla Model 3 engine costs $995 to $3,500, with a median asking price of $2,000. Based on 37 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 2, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $1,005–$3,500 | 23 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $995–$1,500 | 8 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $999–$2,650 | 6 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $995–$3,500 overall range
Replacement cost
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
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Year-specific context
The 2021 guide is based on 43 observed listings, including 37 with posted prices. Its $2,000 median is 18% above the Tesla Model 3 guide's $1,700 median.
Among the 8 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #7 from lowest to highest median.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
Based on 37 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Tesla Model 3 engine lists between $995 and $3,500, with a median asking price of $2,000.
Using a used part, a 2021 Tesla Model 3 engine replacement typically runs $2,950–$5,000 all-in: the median used engine for this year lists at $2,000, and independent-shop labor for engine replacement typically takes 10–20 hours at $95–$150/hr ($950–$3,000). The labor figure does not include fluids, gaskets, and any while-in-there parts like mounts or a clutch. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
This price guide does not confirm interchangeability. Check the seller's part number, drivetrain, trim or variant, and your VIN before buying; parts from the same model can use different fitments in the same year.
A motor is another name for a engine. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Tesla Model 3 engine — median $2,000, from 37 listings.