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.
Find High-Mileage Lease Deals⚠️ 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
How to Avoid Overage Fees Next Time
- Track monthly: Use Tesla app's mileage log (Controls > Service > Mileage)
- Pre-purchase miles: Cheaper upfront (saves $0.10/mile)
- Consider loaner programs: Some services pay for miles when you rent your Tesla