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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,536 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $332, collision costs $680, and liability costs around $388. Liability-only coverage costs as low as $434 a year, with high-risk coverage costing $3,350 or more. 16-year-old drivers pay the highest rates at $5,626 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,536

Price estimates by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $332
Collision $680
Liability $388

Price estimates include $500 deductibles, 30/60 split liability limits, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and for different Model 3 trim levels.

Price Range from Low to High

For an average driver, Tesla Model 3 insurance prices go from the low end price of $434 for liability-only coverage to a much higher rate of $3,350 for a high-risk insurance policy.

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

Geographic Price Range

Where you live can have significant affects on car insurance rates. Rural areas have lower incidents of comprehensive and collision claims than congested cities.

The price range example below illustrates the effect of geographic area on car insurance rates.

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

The ranges above highlight why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare prices based on a specific location, instead of using rate averages.

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

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Additional Charts and Tables

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

  • The best full coverage rate is $856
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save around $228 every year
  • The estimated price for the average middle-age driver with $500 deductibles is $1,536
  • Buying more expensive low deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an additional $450 every year
  • Drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay upwards of $3,350 or more
  • The price that insures a teen driver with full coverage may cost $5,626 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 $856 to $5,626

Auto insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 are also quite variable based on the model year and trim level, your driving record and age, and policy deductibles and limits.

If you have some driving violations or you caused an accident, you are likely paying at a minimum $1,800 to $2,500 in extra premium each year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can be as much as 44% to 130% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

An older driver with a good driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as little as $1,400 a year for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records will have to pay upwards of $5,600 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in has a huge impact on Tesla Model 3 insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $1,180 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or at least $2,190 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.

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

Opting for high physical damage deductibles could cut prices by as much as $680 every year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will cost you more. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $349 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Since prices can be so different, the best way to figure out exactly what you will pay is to compare prices and see which company has the best price. Each insurance company utilizes a different rate formula, and quoted prices may be quite different.

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 Find Cheaper Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Getting lower rates on car insurance requires not taking risks behind the wheel, maintaining a good credit score, being claim-free, and taking advantage of discounts. Comparison shop at least every other year by getting quotes from direct car insurance companies, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

The following is a condensed summary of the car insurance concepts covered in the above illustrations.

  • Higher risk drivers with multiple at-fault accidents could be forced to pay on average $1,810 more each year for Model 3 insurance
  • You may be able to save as much as $190 per year simply by shopping early and online
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save approximately $675 each year
  • Policyholders who require higher liability limits will pay around $430 per year to increase from a low limit to the 250/500 level

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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