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Importing a Tesla Model 3 from Germany into France
The Tesla Model 3 is the most imported electric saloon from Germany. Fully exempt from both CO2 and weight taxes, it offers average real savings of €3,000 to €6,000 compared to the French market, especially on Long Range and Performance specs.
Exempt from CO2 tax and weight tax (100% electric)
Average savings of €3,000 to €6,000 on the German market
European 8-year Tesla battery and drive unit warranty preserved
Full registration certificate rate (regional exemption withdrawn)
Technical specifications (type approval)
Tesla Model 3 · 2023
Amounts computed by the engine, independent of the purchase price.
Observed market
Cheapest
€1,600
1st quartile
€23,980
Median price
€26,490
3rd quartile
€28,490
Most expensive
€35,590
Asking prices from sellers on leboncoin and AutoScout24, recorded over the last 45 days. Half of all listings fall between the 1st and 3rd quartile: that is the range where this model actually trades. Excludes import costs.
Reference ranges
Purchase price (mobile.de)
€25,000 to €33,000
For a 2023 · 25,000 to 50,000 km
Resale price (La Centrale / leboncoin)
€30,000 to €36,000
For a French-registered vehicle in good condition
⚠ Indicative ranges written at publication. The observed market figures above take precedence: they are dated and computed from real listings.
Verdict on these ranges
At the midpoint of the ranges above, the landed cost reaches €30,450 against a €33,000 resale. The actual listing price can move that result either way.
Calculation assumptions: midpoint of the purchase and resale ranges, bought from a private seller, registered in Île-de-France. The calculator recomputes everything from the actual price of your listing.
Work out the exact cost of your Tesla Model 3
Enter the actual listing price and exact specifications in the free calculator to get the precise landed cost and a GO/NO-GO verdict.
The cost of importing a Tesla Model 3: what it covers
The landed cost in France of a Tesla Model 3 imported from Germany is not just the purchase price. You need to add VAT (if the vehicle counts as new for tax: under 6 months old or under 6,000 km), the CO₂ tax, the weight tax (1,840 kg is above the 1,800 kg threshold of the 2023 rates), transport from Germany, the certificate of conformity (COC) and the French registration document (carte grise).
Our free calculator works out every one of these items automatically from the specifications of your Tesla Model 3 and gives you a GO/NO-GO verdict in seconds.
The Tesla Model 3 on the German market
The Tesla Model 3 is an electric vehicle found on listing platforms such as mobile.de and AutoScout24. Being electric, it is exempt from both the CO₂ tax and the weight tax, which cuts the import cost considerably.
Registering an imported Tesla Model 3 in France
Once bought and shipped, the steps are as follows:
- Quitus fiscal (tax clearance) from the SIE, the French business tax office, to be requested as soon as the vehicle arrives
- Certificate of conformity (COC): from Tesla, quoting the chassis number (VIN)
- French roadworthiness test (contrôle technique) if the vehicle is over 4 years old
- Carte grise (registration document) application on the ANTS portal, for permanent plates
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to import a Tesla Model 3?
Purchase prices on mobile.de range from €25,000 to €33,000 for a 2023 with 25,000 to 50,000 km. On top of that come the tax costs (CO₂ and weight tax, registration) and logistics (transport, COC), which the calculator works out precisely. Resale prices in France range from €30,000 to €36,000.
Is the Tesla Model 3 worth importing?
Yes, on the ranges above. At the midpoint of those ranges the engine works out a landed cost of €30,450 against a €33,000 resale, a margin of €2,550. The closer the purchase price is to the bottom of the range and the resale to the top, the wider the margin. The actual listing price remains decisive, and the calculator settles it case by case.
What tax applies to a Tesla Model 3?
The electric Tesla Model 3 is exempt from both the CO₂ tax and the weight tax.
Do you pay VAT when importing an electric Tesla Model 3?
Used electric vehicles (over 6 months old AND over 6,000 km) are exempt from VAT. If the vehicle counts as new for tax purposes, French VAT at 20% is due, but it is recoverable in the country of purchase.
Does the Tesla manufacturer warranty apply in France after importing from Germany?
Yes, the Tesla manufacturer warranty is European and attached to the vehicle VIN. The basic vehicle warranty (4 years or 80,000 km) and battery/drive unit warranty (8 years or 160,000 to 192,000 km) are honored directly across all French Tesla Service Centers.
Does the weight tax apply to the Tesla Model 3?
At 1,840 kg, the Tesla Model 3 is above the 1,800 kg weight tax threshold of the 2023 rates, those of its year of first registration. This tax is added to the CO₂ tax, subject to a shared cap. An age-based reduction lowers the amount for used vehicles.
Need more room? Compare with the Tesla Model Y
The Model Y shares the same powertrain with an electric tailgate, 854 liters of cargo space, and a higher seating position, also totally exempt from French malus.
View Tesla Model Y import guide →Similar models
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Technical specifications: manufacturer type approval (WLTP CO2, weight, French fiscal power). Price ranges: market indications to be checked at the time of import. Tax rates of 2023, the vehicle's year of first registration, as French law prescribes for computing the taxes on an imported used vehicle. Tax amounts are computed and deterministic; market prices are indicative and are not a guarantee.