Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates

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UPDATED: Mar 30, 2024

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Average auto insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,650 annually for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive insurance costs around $358, collision costs $780, and liability coverage costs around $376. A policy with just liability insurance costs as low as $426 a year, with coverage for high-risk drivers costing $3,612 or more. Teenage drivers receive the highest rates at $6,000 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,650

Rate estimates for individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $358
Collision $780
Liability $376

Rate estimates include $500 policy deductibles, liability coverage up to 30/60, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Rates are averaged for all 50 states and for all Model 3 models.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

For a 40-year-old driver, prices range go from as cheap as $426 for liability-only coverage to the much higher price of $3,612 for a high-risk driver policy.

Liability Only $426
Full Coverage $1,650
High Risk $3,612

Price Range by Location

Where you live has a large influence on car insurance rates. Areas with sparse population tend to have fewer physical damage claims than densely populated cities.

The example below illustrates how your location can change auto insurance rates.

Rural Areas $1,238
Small Cities $1,733
Large Cities $2,228

These examples illustrate why everyone should compare prices for a specific zip code and their own personal driving habits, rather than using average rates.

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

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Additional Charts and Tables

The chart below illustrates estimated Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.

  • The best discount rate is $910
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save about $258 each year
  • The estimated rate for a 40-year-old driver using $500 deductibles is $1,650
  • Using pricier low deductibles for physical damage coverage costs an additional $508 each year
  • Higher-risk drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay at least $3,612 or more
  • The cost with full coverage for a teenage driver for full coverage can be $6,000 or more

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Tesla Model 3 insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing full coverage Tesla Model 3 insurance prices range from $910 to $6,000

Insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 can also vary considerably based on the trim level of your Model 3, your risk profile, and deductibles and policy limits.

A more mature driver with no violations or accidents and high physical damage deductibles may only pay around $1,500 a year for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teen drivers, where even without any violations or accidents they should be prepared to pay as much as $6,000 a year. View Rates by Age

If you like to drive fast or you caused a few accidents, you are probably paying at least $2,000 to $2,700 additional per year, depending on your age. Tesla Model 3 insurance for high-risk drivers can be around 45% to 135% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Using high physical damage deductibles could cut rates by as much as $770 a year, whereas buying more liability protection will increase rates. Switching from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $339 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Where you live has a huge impact on Tesla Model 3 insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $1,080 a year in states like Vermont, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, or be forced to pay as much as $2,220 on average in Michigan, New York, and Florida.

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,490 -$160 -9.7%
Alaska $1,264 -$386 -23.4%
Arizona $1,368 -$282 -17.1%
Arkansas $1,650 -$0 0.0%
California $1,878 $228 13.8%
Colorado $1,574 -$76 -4.6%
Connecticut $1,692 $42 2.5%
Delaware $1,866 $216 13.1%
Florida $2,060 $410 24.8%
Georgia $1,526 -$124 -7.5%
Hawaii $1,186 -$464 -28.1%
Idaho $1,116 -$534 -32.4%
Illinois $1,228 -$422 -25.6%
Indiana $1,244 -$406 -24.6%
Iowa $1,112 -$538 -32.6%
Kansas $1,566 -$84 -5.1%
Kentucky $2,248 $598 36.2%
Louisiana $2,440 $790 47.9%
Maine $1,018 -$632 -38.3%
Maryland $1,360 -$290 -17.6%
Massachusetts $1,314 -$336 -20.4%
Michigan $2,864 $1,214 73.6%
Minnesota $1,380 -$270 -16.4%
Mississippi $1,976 $326 19.8%
Missouri $1,464 -$186 -11.3%
Montana $1,772 $122 7.4%
Nebraska $1,298 -$352 -21.3%
Nevada $1,976 $326 19.8%
New Hampshire $1,190 -$460 -27.9%
New Jersey $1,842 $192 11.6%
New Mexico $1,460 -$190 -11.5%
New York $1,736 $86 5.2%
North Carolina $948 -$702 -42.5%
North Dakota $1,352 -$298 -18.1%
Ohio $1,138 -$512 -31.0%
Oklahoma $1,692 $42 2.5%
Oregon $1,510 -$140 -8.5%
Pennsylvania $1,572 -$78 -4.7%
Rhode Island $2,200 $550 33.3%
South Carolina $1,494 -$156 -9.5%
South Dakota $1,392 -$258 -15.6%
Tennessee $1,444 -$206 -12.5%
Texas $1,986 $336 20.4%
Utah $1,220 -$430 -26.1%
Vermont $1,126 -$524 -31.8%
Virginia $990 -$660 -40.0%
Washington $1,272 -$378 -22.9%
West Virginia $1,510 -$140 -8.5%
Wisconsin $1,140 -$510 -30.9%
Wyoming $1,468 -$182 -11.0%

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Tesla Model 3 insurance rates by U.S. city

With so much variability in rates, the only way to figure out your exact price is to regularly compare rates and see how they stack up. Each insurance company uses a different method to calculate rates, and 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 $444 $906 $316 $1,802
2023 Tesla Model 3 $424 $870 $332 $1,762
2022 Tesla Model 3 $406 $864 $338 $1,744
2021 Tesla Model 3 $394 $842 $354 $1,726
2020 Tesla Model 3 $380 $808 $364 $1,688
2019 Tesla Model 3 $358 $780 $376 $1,650
2018 Tesla Model 3 $344 $724 $384 $1,588

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 the Best Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Saving money on auto insurance requires being safe and accident-free, having good credit, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and taking advantage of discounts. Invest the time to shop around every time your policy renews by obtaining price quotes from direct insurance companies like Progressive and GEICO, and also from several local insurance agents.

Below you'll find a brief recap of the information illustrated above.

  • It is possible to save up to $210 per year simply by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date
  • Youthful drivers are charged the highest rates, costing up to $500 per month if they have full coverage
  • Increasing deductibles could save up to $775 each year
  • Drivers who tend to receive serious violations pay on average $1,960 more every year than a low-risk driver
  • Consumers who may need more liability protection will pay an extra $410 annually to increase from a minimum limit to higher 250/500 limits

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $6,000
20 $3,856
30 $1,740
40 $1,650
50 $1,506
60 $1,482

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $2,158
$250 $1,920
$500 $1,650
$1,000 $1,392

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,650
50/100 $1,725
100/300 $1,819
250/500 $2,064
100 CSL $1,763
300 CSL $1,970
500 CSL $2,120

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $8,636
20 $6,152
30 $3,712
40 $3,612
50 $3,446
60 $3,416

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 $242

Potential Rate Discounts

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

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $91
Multi-vehicle $88
Homeowner $23
5-yr Accident Free $135
5-yr Claim Free $110
Paid in Full/EFT $84
Advance Quote $88
Online Quote $121
Total Discounts $740
Rate after discounts $910

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

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