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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,536 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive costs approximately $332, collision insurance costs $680, and liability is $388. Liability-only insurance costs around $434 a year, and high-risk driver insurance costs around $3,350. Teen drivers pay the highest rates at up to $5,626 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,536

Price estimates by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $332
Collision $680
Liability $388

Includes $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, 30/60 liability limits, and includes uninsured motorist and medical coverage. Estimates are averaged for all states and for all Model 3 models.

Price Range from Low to High

For an average driver, Tesla Model 3 insurance prices range from as low as $434 for the bare minimum liability coverage to the much higher price of $3,350 for a driver required to buy high-risk insurance.

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

Geographic Price Range

Choosing to live in a large city can have significant affects on car insurance rates. Rural locations have a lower frequency of accident claims than larger metro areas. The example below illustrates the effect of geographic area on auto insurance prices.

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

The ranges above show why everyone should compare rates quotes using their specific location and risk profile, instead of using price averages.

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Additional Rate Information

The chart below shows average Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $856
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save $228 a year
  • The average rate for the average middle-age driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,536
  • Choosing pricier low deductibles will increase the cost to $1,986
  • At-risk drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay around $3,350
  • The price for full coverage for a teen driver for full coverage can cost $5,626

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

Car insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 are also quite variable based on your driving record, the trim level of your Model 3, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

A more mature driver with no driving violations and high deductibles may pay as little as $1,400 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, where even good drivers will be charged in the ballpark of $5,600 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in also has a big influence on Tesla Model 3 insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $1,010 a year in states like Iowa, Maine, and Idaho, or as much as $2,190 on average in New York, Louisiana, 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

Choosing high deductibles can reduce prices by up to $680 every year, whereas buying more liability protection will push prices upward. Going from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $349 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have some driving violations or tend to cause accidents, you could be paying anywhere from $1,800 to $2,500 extra each year, depending on your age. Tesla Model 3 insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost as much as 44% to 130% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

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 the Cheapest Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Getting lower rates on car insurance consists of avoiding accidents and violations, having above-average credit, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and attention to physical damage deductibles. Take the time to compare rates at every policy renewal by getting rate quotes from direct carriers like Progressive and GEICO, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

The list below is a recap of the data covered in the above illustrations.

  • Policyholders who purchase higher liability limits will pay about $430 each year to raise from a low limit to 250/500 limits
  • Drivers can save around $190 per year just by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save around $675 each year
  • Teenagers pay the highest auto insurance prices, with premiums as much as $469 a month if full coverage is included

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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