Tesla Lease Mileage Allowance & Overage Fees
Tesla leases use 10k–15k annual mileage tiers; excess miles are typically $0.25 per mile, and buying extra miles upfront is usually cheaper.
Quick answer
Tesla leases are typically offered with 10,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 mi/yr mileage options. If you exceed your limit, excess miles are usually billed at $0.25/mi at return — so going 5,000 miles over would cost about $1,250.
| Leasing company | Tesla Finance |
|---|---|
| Typical mileage tiers | 10,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 mi/yr |
| Typical overage rate | $0.25/mi |
| Typical disposition fee | None (typical) |
| Segment | EV |
Figures are typical industry values for planning only. Your exact mileage tiers, per-mile overage rate, and disposition fee are defined in your individual Tesla lease agreement — always confirm with your contract or Tesla Finance.
Tesla Lease Mileage FAQ
Tesla leases (through Tesla Finance) are typically offered with 10,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 mi/yr annual mileage options. Your exact allowance is on your individual lease agreement — choose the tier that matches how much you actually drive to avoid overage fees.
Tesla excess-mileage charges are typically $0.25/mi at lease return. For example, going 5,000 miles over would cost about $1,250, and 10,000 miles over about $2,500. The exact per-mile rate is stated in your lease contract.
Tesla leases typically include a disposition (turn-in) fee of None (typical), charged when you return the vehicle and don't purchase or re-lease. This is separate from any mileage overage charges.
Track your odometer against your monthly mileage budget (total allowance ÷ lease months) and adjust early if you're over pace. If you'll exceed the limit, buying extra miles upfront from Tesla Finance is usually cheaper than the $0.25/mi end-of-lease rate. LeaseMiles tracks this automatically.
