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U.S. average insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,536 every 12 months for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $332 a year, collision costs $680, and liability insurance is estimated at $388. A policy with just liability insurance costs approximately $434 a year, with coverage for high-risk drivers 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

Prices include $500 physical damage insurance deductibles, minimum liability limits, and includes medical and uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 states and Model 3 trim levels.

Price Range from Low to High

For a driver around age 40, Tesla Model 3 insurance prices go from the cheapest price of $434 for just liability coverage to a high of $3,350 for high-risk insurance.

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

Geographic Price Range

Living in a larger city has a significant impact on the price of auto insurance. Rural locations have more infrequent physical damage claims than congested cities.

The diagram below illustrates the difference between rural and urban areas on auto insurance prices.

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

The ranges above illustrate why it is important to get quotes using their specific location and their own driving history, rather than relying on rate averages.

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Detailed Rate Analysis

The chart below illustrates estimated Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The best full coverage rate is $856
  • Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save $1,308 each year
  • The average price for the average middle-age driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,536
  • Buying low $100 deductibles for comp and collision coverage costs an extra $450 a year
  • High-risk insureds with multiple tickets or accidents could pay around $3,350 or more
  • The price to insure a teen driver can cost $5,626 each year

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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

Insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 are also quite variable based on deductibles and policy limits, your risk profile, and the model of your Model 3.

Opting for high physical damage deductibles can save as much as $680 each year, while buying higher liability limits will push prices upward. Switching from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $349 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Older drivers with a clean driving record and higher deductibles could pay as little as $1,400 annually on average for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, since even excellent drivers can expect to pay in the ballpark of $5,600 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have some driving violations or you were responsible for an accident, you are probably paying anywhere from $1,800 to $2,500 extra each year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy ranges anywhere from 44% to 130% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

The state you live in plays a big part in determining prices for Tesla Model 3 insurance rates. A good driver about age 40 could pay as low as $1,000 a year in states like North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Vermont, or at least $2,070 on average in Florida, New York, 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

Since prices can be so different, the only way to figure out who has the best car insurance prices is to get quotes from as many companies as possible. Each auto insurer utilizes a different rate formula, so the 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 Shop for the Right Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Getting lower rates on Tesla Model 3 insurance takes being a low-risk driver, having good credit, not filing small claims, and maximizing policy discounts. Set aside time to compare rates every couple of years by requesting rates from direct insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from local insurance agencies.

The items below are a quick rundown of the material that was covered above.

  • Drivers who purchase more liability coverage will pay around $430 annually to raise limits from a low limit to a 250/500 level
  • Teen drivers are expensive to insure, as much as $469 a month if they have full coverage
  • High-risk drivers with reckless driving or DUI convictions may have to pay on average $1,810 more per year to insure their Model 3
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles could save as much as $675 each year

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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