Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates
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U.S. average insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,536 every 12 months including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs around $332, collision costs $680, and liability is $388. Liability-only insurance costs around $434 a year, with high-risk driver insurance costing $3,350 or more. Teens pay the highest rates at $5,626 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,536
Price estimates for individual coverage:
Prices include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, 30/60 split liability limits, and includes uninsured motorist and medical coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and for different Model 3 trim levels.
Price Range from Low to High
Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, Tesla Model 3 insurance prices go from the cheapest price of $434 for the bare minimum liability coverage to a much higher rate of $3,350 for a high-risk insurance policy.
Geographic Price Range
Choosing to live in a large city can make a big difference on the price of insurance. Areas with sparse population have more infrequent comprehensive and collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion.
The price range example below illustrates how rural and urban location affects auto insurance rates.
The ranges above highlight why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare rates quotes for a specific zip code and their own driving history, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.
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Additional Rate Information
The chart below breaks down estimated Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.
- The cheapest rate after discounts is $856
- Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save about $228 every year
- The average price for the average middle-age driver using $500 deductibles is $1,536
- Selecting more expensive low deductibles costs an extra $450 annually
- Drivers with serious driving violations could pay at least $3,350 or more
- The price to insure a 16-year-old driver with full coverage can be $5,626
Car insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 are also quite variable based on deductibles and policy limits, your driving characteristics, and the trim level and model year.
Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles can reduce prices by up to $680 annually, while increasing your policy's liability limits will increase prices. Changing from a 50/100 liability 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
An older driver with no driving violations and higher deductibles may pay as low as $1,400 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, since even excellent drivers will be charged as much as $5,600 a year. View Rates by Age
If you have some driving violations or you were responsible for an accident, you are likely paying at least $1,800 to $2,500 extra each year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance is expensive and can cost from 44% to 130% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
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 $1,180 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or have to pay at least $2,190 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.
| 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% |
Since prices can be so different, the best way to figure out your exact price is to compare prices from multiple companies. Every auto insurance company calculates prices differently, so rate quotes may be quite different.
| 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 insurance for a Tesla Model 3 consists of avoiding accidents and violations, maintaining a good credit score, being claim-free, and qualifying for all possible discounts. Set aside time to shop around at least every other year by requesting quotes from direct car insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from insurance agencies where you live.
The list below is a quick rundown of the car insurance concepts raised in the charts and tables above.
- Drivers considered higher risk with reckless driving or DUI convictions could be forced to pay on average $1,810 more every year for car insurance
- You may be able to save up to $190 per year simply by shopping early and online
- Increasing physical damage deductibles could save as much as $675 each year
- Insureds who may need higher liability limits will pay approximately $430 per year to raise from a low limit to a 250/500 level
Rate Tables and Charts
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
| Deductible | Premium |
|---|---|
| $100 | $1,986 |
| $250 | $1,776 |
| $500 | $1,536 |
| $1,000 | $1,308 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates by Liability Limit
| 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
| 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.
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 |
Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.
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