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Average insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,536 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive costs on average $332 a year, collision insurance costs $680, and liability is $388. Buying just liability costs around $434 a year, and insurance for high-risk drivers costs around $3,350. 16-year-old drivers receive the highest rates at up to $5,626 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,536

Rate estimates by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $332
Collision $680
Liability $388

Includes $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, liability limits of 30/60, and includes uninsured/under-insured motorist coverage. Rates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and Model 3 trim levels.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

Using a middle-aged driver as an example, prices range range from the low end price of $434 for your basic liability-only policy to a high of $3,350 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.

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

Price Range by Location

Choosing to live in a large city can have significant affects on car insurance rates. Rural areas tend to have lower incidents of comprehensive and collision claims than congested cities. The diagram below illustrates how where you live affects car insurance rates.

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

These examples highlight why it is important to compare rates quotes based on a specific location, instead of using rate averages.

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

  • The best full coverage rate is $856
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save around $1,308 every year
  • The estimated price for a 40-year-old driver with $500 deductibles is $1,536
  • Buying low $100 deductibles bumps up the cost to $1,986
  • At-risk drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay upwards of $3,350
  • The cost that insures 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 rates range from $856 to $5,626 for full coverage

Auto insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 can also vary considerably based on the trim level of your Model 3, your driving record and age, and policy deductibles and limits.

If you like to drive fast or you caused an accident, you are likely paying at a minimum $1,800 to $2,500 in extra premium per year, 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 rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

Older drivers with a good driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as little as $1,400 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Rates are highest for teen drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records will have to pay upwards of $5,600 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you live also has a big influence on Tesla Model 3 insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find rates as low as $1,180 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or at least $2,190 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.

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

Opting for high physical damage deductibles can reduce rates by up to $680 every year, while buying higher liability limits will cost you more. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $349 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

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

Saving money on car insurance consists of avoiding accidents and violations, maintaining a good credit score, not filing small claims, and deciding if full coverage is necessary. Comparison shop once a year by quoting rates from direct car insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

The list below is a recap of the data that was touched on in the above illustrations.

  • You may be able to save as much as $190 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Policyholders who require higher liability limits will pay around $430 per year to raise from a minimum limit to the 250/500 level
  • Teenagers are charged the highest rates, as much as $469 per month if the policy includes full coverage
  • Higher risk drivers that have major violations or accidents could be forced to pay on average $1,810 more each year for car 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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