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Estimated insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,536 a year with full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $332 a year, collision insurance costs $680, and liability is $388. Liability-only insurance costs around $434 a year, and high-risk driver insurance costs $3,350 or more. Teens pay the most at up to $5,626 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,536

Premium estimates by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $332
Collision $680
Liability $388

Includes $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, split liability limits of 30/60, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist coverage. Rates include averaging for all U.S. states and Model 3 trim levels.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

For a driver in their 40's, insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 range from as low as $434 for just the minimum liability insurance to a high of $3,350 for coverage for higher-risk drivers.

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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Choosing to live in a large city can have significant affects on auto insurance rates. Rural areas are statistically proven to have a lower frequency of collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The diagram below illustrates how location helps determine car insurance rates.

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

These rate differences demonstrate why it is important to compare rates quotes based on a specific location and risk profile, instead of using averaged prices.

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Additional Rate Analysis

The chart below details average Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $856
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save around $1,308 annually
  • The average rate for a 40-year-old good driver with $500 deductibles is $1,536
  • Selecting low $100 deductibles will cost an extra $450 every year
  • At-risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay upwards of $3,350
  • An auto insurance policy for full coverage for a teen driver may cost $5,626

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

Insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 also have a wide range based on your driving characteristics, the trim level and model year, and policy deductibles and limits.

Older drivers with no violations or accidents and high deductibles may pay as little as $1,400 every 12 months on average, or $117 per month, for full coverage. Prices are much higher for drivers in their teens, where even good drivers should be prepared to pay upwards of $5,600 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you choose to live also has a big influence on Tesla Model 3 insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $1,100 a year in states like New Hampshire, Ohio, and Utah, or have to pay at least $2,070 on average in Florida, Michigan, 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

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles can reduce prices by up to $680 every year, while buying higher liability limits will cost you more. Moving from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $349 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have a few violations or tend to cause accidents, you may be forking out at a minimum $1,800 to $2,500 additional annually, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy is expensive and can cost as much as 44% to 130% more than the average policy. 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

Finding better rates on car insurance consists of avoiding accidents and violations, having a good credit history, being claim-free, and dropping full coverage on older vehicles. Invest time comparing rates at least once a year by getting rate quotes from direct companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from local insurance agents.

The list below is a recap of the primary concepts that were covered in the charts and tables above.

  • You may be able to save as much as $190 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Higher risk drivers that have major violations or accidents may be required to pay an average of $1,810 more each year for car insurance
  • Increasing policy deductibles can save around $675 each year
  • Teenagers pay higher prices, possibly costing $469 per month including comprehensive and collision 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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