Tesla Mileage Limits: Overage Fees & Solutions (2024)

34% of Tesla lessees exceed their mileage limit — often facing $1,000+ in surprise fees at lease-end. Here's exactly how Tesla calculates overage charges, and how to avoid them.

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⚠️ Tesla's Mileage Policy

Tesla charges $0.25 per mile over your limit, with no forgiveness program. A 5,000-mile overage = $1,250 fee.

Calculate Your Potential Fees

Current mileage:

Months remaining:

Your annual limit:

3 Smart Solutions If You're Over

1. Buy Extra Miles Now

Cost: $0.15/mile (vs. $0.25 later)

Purchase additional miles through your Tesla account before lease-end.

Best if: You're slightly over (1,000-3,000 miles)

2. Lease Extension

Option: Extend 6-12 months to spread miles

Keeps same payment terms while resetting mileage clock.

Best if: You need 1 more year with the car

3. Early Buyout

Strategy: Purchase the car to avoid fees

Tesla's buyout price may be better than paying overage + disposition fee.

Best if: Over 5,000 miles & love the car

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