Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates

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The average insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,588 a year with full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs an estimated $344, collision costs $724, and liability coverage costs around $384. Buying just liability costs as low as $432 a year, with insurance for high-risk drivers costing $3,470 or more. Teenage drivers cost the most to insure at $5,792 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,588

Policy rates broken down by type of insurance:

Comprehensive $344
Collision $724
Liability $384

Rates are based on $500 physical damage deductibles, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes uninsured motorist and medical coverage. Prices are averaged for all U.S. states and for different Model 3 trim levels.

Price Range Variability

For a driver in their 40's, Tesla Model 3 insurance rates go from the low end price of $432 for the bare minimum liability coverage to a much higher rate of $3,470 for a driver who requires high-risk insurance.

Liability Only $432
Full Coverage $1,588
High Risk $3,470

Urban vs. Rural Price Range

Where you live has a large influence on car insurance rates. More rural locations are shown to have lower incidents of collision claims than densely populated cities.

The price range example below illustrates how location helps determine insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,191
Small Cities $1,667
Large Cities $2,144

The examples above demonstrate why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare prices for a targeted area, rather than using average rates.

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Additional Rate Information

The chart below details estimated Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.

  • The best discount rate is $881
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $242 annually
  • The estimated price for a good driver age 40 who has $500 deductibles is $1,588
  • Using more expensive low deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an additional $474 each year
  • Higher-risk drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay up to $3,470 or more
  • Policy cost that insures a teenage driver with full coverage can cost as much as $5,792 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 $881 to $5,792

Insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 also range considerably based on the model year and trim level, your age and driving habits, and liability limits and deductibles.

If you have a few points on your driving record or you caused an accident, you may be forking out $1,900 to $2,600 extra every year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can be around 45% to 133% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

An older driver with a clean driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may only pay around $1,500 a year, or $125 per month, for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teenagers, since even teens with perfect driving records can expect to pay at least $5,700 a year. View Rates by Age

Your home state has a huge impact on Tesla Model 3 insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $1,140 a year in states like Utah, Ohio, and New Hampshire, or be forced to pay as much as $2,140 on average in New York, Michigan, and Florida.

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,434 -$154 -9.7%
Alaska $1,216 -$372 -23.4%
Arizona $1,316 -$272 -17.1%
Arkansas $1,588 -$0 0.0%
California $1,810 $222 14.0%
Colorado $1,514 -$74 -4.7%
Connecticut $1,628 $40 2.5%
Delaware $1,794 $206 13.0%
Florida $1,982 $394 24.8%
Georgia $1,466 -$122 -7.7%
Hawaii $1,142 -$446 -28.1%
Idaho $1,076 -$512 -32.2%
Illinois $1,180 -$408 -25.7%
Indiana $1,198 -$390 -24.6%
Iowa $1,070 -$518 -32.6%
Kansas $1,506 -$82 -5.2%
Kentucky $2,164 $576 36.3%
Louisiana $2,348 $760 47.9%
Maine $978 -$610 -38.4%
Maryland $1,308 -$280 -17.6%
Massachusetts $1,266 -$322 -20.3%
Michigan $2,754 $1,166 73.4%
Minnesota $1,330 -$258 -16.2%
Mississippi $1,902 $314 19.8%
Missouri $1,408 -$180 -11.3%
Montana $1,704 $116 7.3%
Nebraska $1,250 -$338 -21.3%
Nevada $1,904 $316 19.9%
New Hampshire $1,144 -$444 -28.0%
New Jersey $1,774 $186 11.7%
New Mexico $1,404 -$184 -11.6%
New York $1,672 $84 5.3%
North Carolina $912 -$676 -42.6%
North Dakota $1,300 -$288 -18.1%
Ohio $1,092 -$496 -31.2%
Oklahoma $1,628 $40 2.5%
Oregon $1,454 -$134 -8.4%
Pennsylvania $1,512 -$76 -4.8%
Rhode Island $2,116 $528 33.2%
South Carolina $1,438 -$150 -9.4%
South Dakota $1,338 -$250 -15.7%
Tennessee $1,388 -$200 -12.6%
Texas $1,912 $324 20.4%
Utah $1,176 -$412 -25.9%
Vermont $1,084 -$504 -31.7%
Virginia $950 -$638 -40.2%
Washington $1,224 -$364 -22.9%
West Virginia $1,456 -$132 -8.3%
Wisconsin $1,096 -$492 -31.0%
Wyoming $1,414 -$174 -11.0%

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Tesla Model 3 insurance rates by U.S. city

Using high physical damage deductibles could cut rates by as much as $720 a year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will increase premiums. Moving from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $345 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Because rates have so much variability, the best way to find out which auto insurance is cheapest is to compare rates and see how they stack up. Each insurance company uses a different method to calculate rates, so the rates will be varied.

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2024 Tesla Model 3 $424 $870 $332 $1,762
2023 Tesla Model 3 $406 $864 $338 $1,744
2022 Tesla Model 3 $394 $842 $354 $1,726
2021 Tesla Model 3 $380 $808 $364 $1,688
2020 Tesla Model 3 $358 $780 $376 $1,650
2019 Tesla Model 3 $344 $724 $384 $1,588
2018 Tesla Model 3 $332 $680 $388 $1,536

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 the Best Cheap Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Finding cheaper rates on auto insurance requires being a safe and courteous driver, having above-average credit, not filing small claims, and taking advantage of discounts. Compare prices at every other renewal by getting quotes from direct companies, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

Below is a quick review of the concepts that were covered in the charts and tables above.

  • Drivers with a DUI or reckless driving violation could be forced to pay on average $1,880 more annually for auto insurance
  • Teenage drivers are charged the highest rates, as much as $483 each month if full coverage is included
  • You may be able to save approximately $200 per year simply by shopping early and online
  • Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save approximately $725 each year
  • You may be able to save approximately $200 per year simply by shopping early and online

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $5,792
20 $3,702
30 $1,668
40 $1,588
50 $1,450
60 $1,424

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $2,062
$250 $1,840
$500 $1,588
$1,000 $1,346

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,588
50/100 $1,665
100/300 $1,761
250/500 $2,010
100 CSL $1,703
300 CSL $1,914
500 CSL $2,068

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $8,330
20 $5,900
30 $3,560
40 $3,470
50 $3,308
60 $3,280

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 $231

Potential Rate Discounts

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

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $87
Multi-vehicle $85
Homeowner $22
5-yr Accident Free $127
5-yr Claim Free $106
Paid in Full/EFT $80
Advance Quote $84
Online Quote $116
Total Discounts $707
Rate after discounts $881

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

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