Buying
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Used Tesla buying checklist: what to verify in 10 minutes by model and battery (2026)
Structured checklist: what to do BEFORE the viewing, the 3 software checks that take 10 minutes (ScanMyTesla, ECUVIN, our cert-risk calculator), how to inspect body / suspension / electronics in person, and the red flags for each battery chemistry (NCA/LFP/NMC/4680). Distilled from 400,000+ messages in our community.
Which battery does my Tesla have? NCA, NMC, LFP, 4680 lookup by model and year (2026)
Quick lookup table for every Tesla battery chemistry by model and year: NCA 18650 (early S/X, US M3/Y LR), NCA 21700, NMC LG 79 kWh, LFP 21700 (CN/EU SR), 4680 Texas Model Y. How to check what you have via VIN and Service Mode, reliability ranking from community experience, and which packs are risky to buy used.
Buying a salvage Tesla from Copart — what to look for
Risks of buying a salvage Tesla at auction: flood cars, hidden damage, what to check. Belarusian community experience.