Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates

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Estimated insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,536 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive costs an estimated $332 a year, collision insurance costs $680, and liability coverage is $388. Liability-only coverage costs around $434 a year, and high-risk coverage costs around $3,350. 16-year-old drivers pay the most at up to $5,626 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,536

Premium estimates broken down by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $332
Collision $680
Liability $388

Prices are based on $500 policy deductibles, minimum liability limits, and includes UM/UIM and medical coverage. Rates include averaging for all 50 states and Model 3 trim levels.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

Using a middle-aged driver as an example, insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 range from the low end price of $434 for a discount liability-only rate to a high of $3,350 for high-risk insurance.

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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Choosing to live in a large city has a large influence on the price of insurance. More rural locations are statistically proven to have lower incidents of physical damage claims than congested cities. The diagram below illustrates how where you live affects insurance prices.

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

These rate differences illustrate why it is important to compare rates quotes for a targeted area, rather than using rate averages.

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Rates by State, City, and Model

The chart below illustrates average Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.

  • The best full coverage rate is $856
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $1,308 each year
  • The estimated price for a 40-year-old good driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,536
  • Buying low $100 deductibles bumps up the cost to $1,986
  • Unlucky drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay up to $3,350
  • An auto insurance policy that insures a teenage driver can cost as much as $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

Insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 also have a wide range based on the trim level of your Model 3, your age and driving record, and liability limits and deductibles.

If you have a few violations or you caused an accident, you are probably paying $1,800 to $2,500 extra annually, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy is expensive and can cost around 44% to 130% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

Older drivers with a clean driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may only pay around $1,400 every 12 months on average, or $117 per month, for full coverage. Prices are highest for drivers in their teens, since even teens with perfect driving records can expect to pay at least $5,600 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you choose to live also has a big influence on Tesla Model 3 insurance rates. A middle-age driver might find prices 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

Opting for high physical damage deductibles can reduce prices by up to $680 a year, while buying higher liability limits will increase premiums. Switching from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $349 more per 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 Affordable Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Finding better rates on auto insurance consists of being a good driver, having above-average credit, paying for small claims out-of-pocket, and deciding if full coverage is necessary. Comparison shop every couple of years by quoting rates from direct insurance companies, and also from local insurance agencies.

The following list is a brief review of the material that was touched on in the above illustrations.

  • Consumers who want an increased level of liability coverage will pay around $430 annually to raise from 30/60 bodily injury limits to the 250/500 level
  • Drivers age 16 to 20 are charged the highest prices, with premiums being up to $469 per month if full coverage is included
  • Drivers with DUI or reckless driving convictions may have to pay on average $1,810 more annually than a safer driver
  • Increasing policy deductibles can save approximately $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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