Thinking about listing your prized EV online at Only Used Tesla? Before you search “Sell My Tesla” and pick the first offer that lands in your inbox, push pause. There’s gold in the details — and value baked into every careful step. You want top dollar, right? Here’s how to guarantee your Tesla looks and performs like a car buyers dream about.

First—mileage matters. Studies show electric vehicles lose value more slowly than gas-powered alternatives. Still, a Tesla with 30,000 miles fetches more than one showing 90,000. If you’re near a major mileage milestone (say, about to tip from the 40,000s to the 50,000s), consider selling sooner. Fewer miles on the odometer means more green in your pocket.

Let’s talk battery health. Prospective buyers are laser-focused on degradation. Tesla batteries last, but a quick scan with tools like TeslaFi or Scan My Tesla gives potential buyers peace of mind. Print out recent battery health reports. It may sound trivial, but data speaks. And it whispers “this owner cared.”

Now, take inventory of service records. Honest question—do you have documentation from Tesla Service Centers? Receipts? Digital logs? Even minor maintenance like cabin air filter swaps is proof you kept up with care. Buyers see a stack of records as green flags. In fact, cars with complete service histories can sell up to 15% faster, according to iSeeCars.

Don’t ignore repairs and recalls. Check your Tesla app for outstanding recalls and resolve them. Fix windshield chips, address odd noises, and banish warning lights. Nothing says “I neglected this vehicle” like a check engine light flashing during a test drive.

On to cosmetics. Survey every inch—inside and out. Teslas in “just detailed” condition sell faster. Invest in professional detailing. Remove coffee stains, banish stray dog hairs, polish the touchscreen. Dings or curb rash on the wheels? Touch those up or get a mobile repair. A sparkling Tesla commands a better price. People still judge a book by its cover, even if it’s driven by Autopilot.