Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates

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Average auto insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,536 annually including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $332 each year, collision costs $680, and liability is $388. Buying just liability costs around $434 a year, with insurance for high-risk drivers costing $3,350 or more. 16-year-old drivers receive the highest rates at $5,626 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,536

Rate estimates by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $332
Collision $680
Liability $388

Price estimates include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, 30/60 liability coverage, and includes medical and uninsured motorist coverage. Rates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and Model 3 models.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

Using a middle-aged driver as an example, prices range go from as cheap as $434 for just liability coverage to a high rate of $3,350 for a policy for a high-risk driver.

Liability Only $434
Full Coverage $1,536
High Risk $3,350

Price Range by Location

Choosing to live in a large city can make a big difference on car insurance prices. Rural locations tend to have fewer comprehensive and collision claims than congested cities.

The graphic below illustrates how where you live affects auto insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,152
Small Cities $1,613
Large Cities $2,074

These examples highlight why all drivers should compare rates quotes using their specific location and their own personal driving habits, instead of making a decision based on rate averages.

Use the form below to get customized rates for your location.

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Detailed Rate Analysis

The chart below breaks down estimated Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The best full coverage rate is $856
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save $228 every year
  • The estimated rate for a 40-year-old driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,536
  • Buying low deductibles costs an additional $450 annually
  • Drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay around $3,350 or more
  • The cost with full coverage for a 16-year-old driver can cost $5,626

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Tesla Model 3 insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing full coverage Tesla Model 3 insurance prices range from $856 to $5,626

Auto insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 can also vary considerably based on the trim level of your Model 3, your driving characteristics, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

More mature drivers with a good driving record and high physical damage deductibles may pay as low as $1,400 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Rates are highest for teen drivers, where even without any violations or accidents they will have to pay in the ballpark of $5,600 a year. View Rates by Age

If you like to drive fast or you caused a few accidents, you are likely paying anywhere from $1,800 to $2,500 in extra premium per year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost from 44% to 130% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

Opting for high physical damage deductibles can reduce rates by up to $680 annually, whereas increasing liability limits will push rates upward. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $349 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Where you live also has a big influence on Tesla Model 3 insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find rates as low as $1,180 a year in states like Vermont, New Hampshire, and Missouri, or at least $2,190 on average in Louisiana, New York, and Michigan.

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,388 -$148 -9.6%
Alaska $1,176 -$360 -23.4%
Arizona $1,274 -$262 -17.1%
Arkansas $1,536 -$0 0.0%
California $1,750 $214 13.9%
Colorado $1,464 -$72 -4.7%
Connecticut $1,576 $40 2.6%
Delaware $1,734 $198 12.9%
Florida $1,916 $380 24.7%
Georgia $1,418 -$118 -7.7%
Hawaii $1,102 -$434 -28.3%
Idaho $1,040 -$496 -32.3%
Illinois $1,142 -$394 -25.7%
Indiana $1,158 -$378 -24.6%
Iowa $1,036 -$500 -32.6%
Kansas $1,456 -$80 -5.2%
Kentucky $2,092 $556 36.2%
Louisiana $2,272 $736 47.9%
Maine $946 -$590 -38.4%
Maryland $1,268 -$268 -17.4%
Massachusetts $1,224 -$312 -20.3%
Michigan $2,662 $1,126 73.3%
Minnesota $1,286 -$250 -16.3%
Mississippi $1,838 $302 19.7%
Missouri $1,362 -$174 -11.3%
Montana $1,648 $112 7.3%
Nebraska $1,208 -$328 -21.4%
Nevada $1,838 $302 19.7%
New Hampshire $1,106 -$430 -28.0%
New Jersey $1,714 $178 11.6%
New Mexico $1,358 -$178 -11.6%
New York $1,614 $78 5.1%
North Carolina $882 -$654 -42.6%
North Dakota $1,256 -$280 -18.2%
Ohio $1,058 -$478 -31.1%
Oklahoma $1,574 $38 2.5%
Oregon $1,406 -$130 -8.5%
Pennsylvania $1,464 -$72 -4.7%
Rhode Island $2,046 $510 33.2%
South Carolina $1,390 -$146 -9.5%
South Dakota $1,294 -$242 -15.8%
Tennessee $1,342 -$194 -12.6%
Texas $1,848 $312 20.3%
Utah $1,134 -$402 -26.2%
Vermont $1,048 -$488 -31.8%
Virginia $918 -$618 -40.2%
Washington $1,184 -$352 -22.9%
West Virginia $1,408 -$128 -8.3%
Wisconsin $1,062 -$474 -30.9%
Wyoming $1,364 -$172 -11.2%

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Tesla Model 3 insurance rates by U.S. city

With so much variability in rates, the best way to figure out who has the best auto insurance rates is to do a rate comparison from multiple companies. Every auto insurance company utilizes a different rate formula, and quoted rates can be significantly different between companies.

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2024 Tesla Model 3 $406 $864 $338 $1,744
2023 Tesla Model 3 $394 $842 $354 $1,726
2022 Tesla Model 3 $380 $808 $364 $1,688
2021 Tesla Model 3 $358 $780 $376 $1,650
2020 Tesla Model 3 $344 $724 $384 $1,588
2019 Tesla Model 3 $332 $680 $388 $1,536
2018 Tesla Model 3 $318 $610 $390 $1,454

Rates are averaged for all Tesla Model 3 models and trim levels. Rates assume a 40-year-old male driver, full coverage with $500 deductibles, and a clean driving record.

How to Buy Cheaper Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Saving money on insurance for a Tesla Model 3 consists of avoiding accidents and violations, having above-average credit, not filing small claims, and not having any coverage lapses. Take the time to comparison shop every year by requesting quotes from direct car insurance companies like Progressive and GEICO, and also from local insurance agencies.

The list below is a condensed summary of the coverage data touched on in the above illustrations.

  • You may be able to save around $190 per year simply by quoting online in advance
  • Increasing deductibles could save up to $675 each year
  • Teenagers have the highest car insurance rates, as much as $469 per month if full coverage is included
  • Drivers considered higher risk with multiple at-fault accidents may have to pay on average $1,810 more per year for car insurance

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $5,626
20 $3,572
30 $1,612
40 $1,536
50 $1,402
60 $1,380

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $1,986
$250 $1,776
$500 $1,536
$1,000 $1,308

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,536
50/100 $1,614
100/300 $1,711
250/500 $1,963
100 CSL $1,652
300 CSL $1,866
500 CSL $2,021

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $8,082
20 $5,700
30 $3,436
40 $3,350
50 $3,196
60 $3,170

Full coverage, $500 deductibles, two speeding tickets, and one at-fault accident

If a financial responsibility filing is required, the additional charge below may also apply.

SR-22 Surcharge $223

Potential Rate Discounts

If you qualify for discounts, you may save the amounts shown below.

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $84
Multi-vehicle $82
Homeowner $22
5-yr Accident Free $122
5-yr Claim Free $102
Paid in Full/EFT $76
Advance Quote $80
Online Quote $112
Total Discounts $680
Rate after discounts $856

Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.

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