Insane $264/Month Tesla Model 3 Lease: Cheaper Than Gas in California?
Hey everyone, DennisCW here! If you're seeing gas prices skyrocketing to $7.69 a gallon for regular (or even $8+ for diesel), you're not alone. But here's some insane news: There's a 2025 brand new demo Tesla Model 3 available for just $264 a month—and it's not even sold out yet! That's lower than the advertised $299 deal. Today, we're breaking down why this could be a game-changer, especially if you live in high-gas-cost areas like California. Is it almost free compared to gas? Let's crunch the numbers.
The Deal: $264/Month for a New Model 3
This isn't hype—it's real. A brand new 2025 Tesla Model 3 demo vehicle at $264/month. Compare that to your current gas guzzler, and the math starts looking really good.
Gas Costs Are Crazy—Here's the Math
If you're driving 10,000-15,000 miles a year in a typical car getting 20-25 MPG:
- At $7.69/gallon, that's nearly $3,000/year in gas.
- Break it down monthly: $250-$300 just for fuel.
Over 3 years? $9,000 gone on gas alone. Ouch!
Now, the Tesla lease:
- $264/month + $3,000 down = ~13,000 over 3 years.
- Difference? Just $3,000-$4,000 total, or about $113/month when you factor in both car payment and fuel for a gas vehicle.
Loop it all into one Tesla payment, and you're driving a premium EV for less than gas alone. Mind blown? There's more.
Electricity Costs: Minimal, Plus Incentives
Tesla charging isn't free, but it's cheap:
- At 25-30¢/kWh, expect ~$600/year for similar mileage.
Pro tip for SoCal folks: California incentives can get you a free home charger (or even panel upgrades covered). Check out my friend Mario at Smart Plug EV (LA to Riverside area). He's Tesla-authorized for full warranty, knows all the incentives, and has a Dennis deal—links in the description/video or hit him up!
Insurance: The One Catch
Switching from a Honda Civic to a Tesla? Insurance might jump 20-30%. Fair warning—but if gas is crushing your budget, this deal might still win.
Thinking of Jumping In?
It's a crazy time for Tesla leases. Drop your thoughts in the comments—what's your take? If you're ordering:
- Use my Tesla referral code for 3 months of Full Self-Driving free!
- Selling your current EV? Plug offers top dollar—$3k-$6k over competitors, quote in 15 mins, buy in 2 days. Link here.
Top 3 Must-Have Tesla Accessories
Congrats on your new Tesla! Now, accessories:
- Phone Mounts
- All-Weather Floor Mats (my #1 rec)
- Center Consoles (Tesla doesn't include one!)
All-Weather Floor Mats: Good, Better, Best
- Good: Amazon basics.
- Better: Tuxmat/Tasmanian.
- Best: 3W Liners on our Model X & Model 3 Performance. Use our promo code for premium quality at competitive prices.
Also love Jowua floor mats & center console—on all our Teslas. Full list + discounts on our Best Deals Spreadsheet (Page 2).
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Stay charged, DennisCW
