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Average insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,588 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $344 a year, collision costs $724, and liability insurance is $384. A liability-only policy costs around $432 a year, with high-risk insurance costing $3,470 or more. Teens receive the highest rates at $5,792 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,588

Rate estimates by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $344
Collision $724
Liability $384

These estimates include $500 physical damage insurance deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes both medical and uninsured motorist insurance. Rates are averaged for all states and Model 3 trim levels.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

For the average driver, prices range go from the low end price of $432 for minimum levels of liability insurance to a high of $3,470 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.

Liability Only $432
Full Coverage $1,588
High Risk $3,470

Price Range by Location

Choosing to live in a large city has a significant impact on car insurance rates. Rural areas tend to have lower incidents of accident claims than cities with more traffic congestion.

The diagram below illustrates how location impacts car insurance rates.

Rural Areas $1,191
Small Cities $1,667
Large Cities $2,144

These examples show why it is important to compare rates quotes based on a specific location, rather than relying on averaged prices.

Use the form below to get customized rates for your location.

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Additional Rate Details

The chart below shows estimated Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $881
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save around $1,346 a year
  • The estimated price for a 40-year-old driver with $500 deductibles is $1,588
  • Selecting low $100 deductibles will cost an additional $474 a year
  • Higher-risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay upwards of $3,470 or more
  • The cost that insures a teen driver may cost $5,792

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Tesla Model 3 insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing full coverage Tesla Model 3 insurance prices range from $881 to $5,792

Insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 can also vary considerably based on the trim level of your Model 3, how you drive, and policy deductibles and limits.

If you like to drive fast or you caused an accident, you could be paying at a minimum $1,900 to $2,600 extra per year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy is expensive and can cost anywhere from 45% to 133% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Older drivers with a clean driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles could pay as little as $1,500 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teen drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records can expect to pay upwards of $5,700 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you live also has a big influence on Tesla Model 3 insurance rates. A middle-age driver might find rates as low as $1,050 a year in states like Idaho, Maine, and Iowa, or have to pay at least $2,260 on average in Michigan, Louisiana, and New York.

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,434 -$154 -9.7%
Alaska $1,216 -$372 -23.4%
Arizona $1,316 -$272 -17.1%
Arkansas $1,588 -$0 0.0%
California $1,810 $222 14.0%
Colorado $1,514 -$74 -4.7%
Connecticut $1,628 $40 2.5%
Delaware $1,794 $206 13.0%
Florida $1,982 $394 24.8%
Georgia $1,466 -$122 -7.7%
Hawaii $1,142 -$446 -28.1%
Idaho $1,076 -$512 -32.2%
Illinois $1,180 -$408 -25.7%
Indiana $1,198 -$390 -24.6%
Iowa $1,070 -$518 -32.6%
Kansas $1,506 -$82 -5.2%
Kentucky $2,164 $576 36.3%
Louisiana $2,348 $760 47.9%
Maine $978 -$610 -38.4%
Maryland $1,308 -$280 -17.6%
Massachusetts $1,266 -$322 -20.3%
Michigan $2,754 $1,166 73.4%
Minnesota $1,330 -$258 -16.2%
Mississippi $1,902 $314 19.8%
Missouri $1,408 -$180 -11.3%
Montana $1,704 $116 7.3%
Nebraska $1,250 -$338 -21.3%
Nevada $1,904 $316 19.9%
New Hampshire $1,144 -$444 -28.0%
New Jersey $1,774 $186 11.7%
New Mexico $1,404 -$184 -11.6%
New York $1,672 $84 5.3%
North Carolina $912 -$676 -42.6%
North Dakota $1,300 -$288 -18.1%
Ohio $1,092 -$496 -31.2%
Oklahoma $1,628 $40 2.5%
Oregon $1,454 -$134 -8.4%
Pennsylvania $1,512 -$76 -4.8%
Rhode Island $2,116 $528 33.2%
South Carolina $1,438 -$150 -9.4%
South Dakota $1,338 -$250 -15.7%
Tennessee $1,388 -$200 -12.6%
Texas $1,912 $324 20.4%
Utah $1,176 -$412 -25.9%
Vermont $1,084 -$504 -31.7%
Virginia $950 -$638 -40.2%
Washington $1,224 -$364 -22.9%
West Virginia $1,456 -$132 -8.3%
Wisconsin $1,096 -$492 -31.0%
Wyoming $1,414 -$174 -11.0%

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Tesla Model 3 insurance rates by U.S. city

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles can reduce rates by up to $720 each year, while buying higher liability limits will cost you more. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $345 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

With so much variability in rates, the only way to know exactly what you will pay is to get quotes from as many companies as possible. Every auto insurance company calculates rates differently, so the rates can be significantly different.

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2024 Tesla Model 3 $424 $870 $332 $1,762
2023 Tesla Model 3 $406 $864 $338 $1,744
2022 Tesla Model 3 $394 $842 $354 $1,726
2021 Tesla Model 3 $380 $808 $364 $1,688
2020 Tesla Model 3 $358 $780 $376 $1,650
2019 Tesla Model 3 $344 $724 $384 $1,588
2018 Tesla Model 3 $332 $680 $388 $1,536

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 Cheap Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Saving money on Tesla Model 3 insurance consists of being a low-risk driver, having above-average credit, eliminating unneeded coverage, and bundling your home and auto policies. Compare rates every other policy renewal by getting price quotes from direct carriers like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

The items below are a brief summary of the ideas that were touched on above.

  • Teen drivers pay the highest rates, costing as high as $483 per month if full coverage is included
  • High-risk drivers that tend to have accidents or serious violations may pay on average $1,880 more each year to insure their Model 3
  • Increasing deductibles can save approximately $725 each year
  • Drivers can save as much as $200 per year simply by quoting early and online

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $5,792
20 $3,702
30 $1,668
40 $1,588
50 $1,450
60 $1,424

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $2,062
$250 $1,840
$500 $1,588
$1,000 $1,346

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,588
50/100 $1,665
100/300 $1,761
250/500 $2,010
100 CSL $1,703
300 CSL $1,914
500 CSL $2,068

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $8,330
20 $5,900
30 $3,560
40 $3,470
50 $3,308
60 $3,280

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 $231

Potential Rate Discounts

If you qualify for discounts, you may save the amounts shown below.

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $87
Multi-vehicle $85
Homeowner $22
5-yr Accident Free $127
5-yr Claim Free $106
Paid in Full/EFT $80
Advance Quote $84
Online Quote $116
Total Discounts $707
Rate after discounts $881

Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.

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