Man bought the 'world's cheapest Tesla' and experts were stunned after learning why it was so cheap
- A YouTuber bought the world’s cheapest Tesla
- A 2017 Tesla Model S, it’s done 450,000 miles
- It only cost him over $11,000
Published on Oct 29, 2024 at 1:08 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on May 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This guy bought the world’s cheapest Tesla, a Tesla Model S, for a hair over $11,000.
If you think there must be a catch – for once, there isn’t one.
This Model S was cheap because of its mileage.
But, other than that, it was in relatively good shape.
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The reason why the world’s cheapest Tesla was so cheap
Alex Kersten, the Tesla owner who also happens to be a YouTuber, took to his channel to explain why the car was so cheap.
The 2017 Tesla Model S was originally listed for £13,700 ($17,750), but Kersten managed to get it for just £8,900 – or $11,500.
This Model S, formerly used as a taxi, came in with 450,000 miles on the clock.
With that many miles under its belt – a figure of speech, as this car doesn’t have one – you can expect trouble with the engine and the battery.
For reference, another Tesla Model S owner who’s done 1.2 million miles with his said he’d already replaced the engine 13 times.
Amazingly, Kersten was only half right, because while the car’s battery was indeed not in great shape, the world’s cheapest Tesla was somehow still under warranty.
Outstanding.
What’s going on with the Tesla Model S?
The Model S was the first all-new Tesla ever unveiled.
Before the Model S came along, Tesla had already made one model, the original Roadster (the one that Musk sent into space), which was based on a heavily modified Lotus Elise.
But with the Model S, Tesla built everything from scratch.
It was also the first Tesla to adopt the design language that the automaker has since used for the Model 3, Y and Model X.
It now looks like Tesla might be transitioning away from that design language to start again with a newer, more disruptive one.
The new Cybercab follows the same design theme as the Cybertruck and it seems this is the way forward, according to Musk and Tesla.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
