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U.S. average auto insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,536 annually for full coverage. Comprehensive costs on average $332, collision costs $680, and liability coverage costs around $388. Liability-only coverage costs as low as $434 a year, with high-risk coverage costing around $3,350. Teenage 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

Prices are based on $500 deductible amounts, 30/60 liability coverage, and includes UM/UIM and medical coverage. Estimates are averaged for all states and for different Model 3 trim levels.

Price Range from Low to High

For the normal driver, Tesla Model 3 insurance prices go from as cheap as $434 for a discount liability-only rate to a much higher rate of $3,350 for a policy for a high-risk driver.

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

Geographic Price Range

Where you live has a large influence on car insurance rates. Rural areas have fewer accident claims than densely populated cities.

The price range example below illustrates how geographic area affects car insurance rates.

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

The ranges above show why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare prices based on a specific location and their own personal driving habits, rather than using average rates.

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Rates by State, City, and Model

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

  • The best discount rate is $856
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save around $228 a year
  • The estimated rate for the average middle-age driver with $500 deductibles is $1,536
  • Using more expensive low deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost $1,986
  • Higher-risk drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay upwards of $3,350 or more
  • The price with full coverage for a teenage 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 rates range from $856 to $5,626

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

An older driver with a good driving record and high physical damage deductibles may only pay around $1,400 a year for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, where even without any violations or accidents they will have to pay upwards of $5,600 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have some driving violations or you caused a few accidents, you could be paying at a minimum $1,800 to $2,500 in extra premium each year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can be around 44% to 130% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

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

The state you live in has a huge impact on Tesla Model 3 insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $1,010 a year in states like Idaho, Maine, and Iowa, or be forced to pay as much as $2,190 on average in Michigan, Louisiana, and New York.

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

Since prices can be so different, the only way to know exactly what you will pay is to compare prices and see how they stack up. Each insurance company uses a different method to calculate prices, and quoted prices may be quite 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 Affordable Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Getting lower rates on auto insurance requires having a good driving record, having above-average credit, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and taking advantage of discounts. Invest the time to compare rates every year by getting quotes from direct carriers like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from local insurance agents.

The next list is a brief review of the coverage data presented in the illustrations above.

  • Drivers can save as much as $190 per year simply by shopping early and online
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles could save up to $675 each year
  • Drivers age 20 and younger are charged the highest prices, with premiums as much as $469 a month if full coverage is included
  • Drivers with DUI or reckless driving convictions may be required to pay an average of $1,810 more each year to buy Tesla Model 3 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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