Tesla Model S Insurance Rates
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UPDATED: Jun 6, 2024
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U.S. average auto insurance rates for a Tesla Model S are $1,848 annually including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $432, collision costs $892, and liability insurance is $388. Liability-only coverage costs around $434 a year, with high-risk coverage costing $4,036 or more. Teens pay the highest rates at $6,602 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,848
Price estimates by individual coverage:
Full coverage includes $500 policy deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and for all Model S models.
Price Range from Low to High
For the average driver, Tesla Model S insurance prices go from as cheap as $434 for just the minimum liability insurance to the much higher price of $4,036 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.
Geographic Price Range
Choosing to live in a large city has a significant impact on car insurance prices. Rural locations have fewer comprehensive and collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion.
The example below illustrates how location impacts auto insurance prices.
The ranges above highlight why everyone should compare rates quotes using their specific location and their own personal driving habits, rather than relying on averaged prices.
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Additional Rate Analysis
The chart below breaks down estimated Tesla Model S insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.
- The cheapest rate after discounts is $1,014
- Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save $298 every year
- The estimated rate for the average middle-age driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,848
- Selecting pricier low deductibles costs an additional $590 a year
- Higher-risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay around $4,036 or more
- The price with full coverage for a teen driver for full coverage can cost $6,602
Auto insurance prices for a Tesla Model S are also quite variable based on the trim level and model year, your driving characteristics, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.
A more mature driver with a good driving record and high physical damage deductibles could pay as little as $1,700 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, where even without any violations or accidents they will have to pay in the ballpark of $6,600 a year. View Rates by Age
If you have some driving violations or you caused a few accidents, you are likely paying anywhere from $2,200 to $3,000 in extra premium each year, depending on your age. Tesla Model S insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost anywhere from 45% to 133% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles can reduce prices by up to $890 each year, whereas buying more liability protection will push prices upward. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $349 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
The state you live in also has a big influence on Tesla Model S insurance rates. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $1,420 a year in states like Vermont, New Hampshire, and Missouri, or have to pay at least $2,630 on average in Louisiana, New York, and Michigan.
| State | Premium | Compared to U.S. Avg | Percent Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $1,670 | -$178 | -9.6% |
| Alaska | $1,416 | -$432 | -23.4% |
| Arizona | $1,534 | -$314 | -17.0% |
| Arkansas | $1,848 | -$0 | 0.0% |
| California | $2,106 | $258 | 14.0% |
| Colorado | $1,764 | -$84 | -4.5% |
| Connecticut | $1,896 | $48 | 2.6% |
| Delaware | $2,088 | $240 | 13.0% |
| Florida | $2,308 | $460 | 24.9% |
| Georgia | $1,708 | -$140 | -7.6% |
| Hawaii | $1,326 | -$522 | -28.2% |
| Idaho | $1,252 | -$596 | -32.3% |
| Illinois | $1,374 | -$474 | -25.6% |
| Indiana | $1,392 | -$456 | -24.7% |
| Iowa | $1,246 | -$602 | -32.6% |
| Kansas | $1,754 | -$94 | -5.1% |
| Kentucky | $2,518 | $670 | 36.3% |
| Louisiana | $2,736 | $888 | 48.1% |
| Maine | $1,140 | -$708 | -38.3% |
| Maryland | $1,526 | -$322 | -17.4% |
| Massachusetts | $1,474 | -$374 | -20.2% |
| Michigan | $3,206 | $1,358 | 73.5% |
| Minnesota | $1,546 | -$302 | -16.3% |
| Mississippi | $2,212 | $364 | 19.7% |
| Missouri | $1,640 | -$208 | -11.3% |
| Montana | $1,984 | $136 | 7.4% |
| Nebraska | $1,456 | -$392 | -21.2% |
| Nevada | $2,216 | $368 | 19.9% |
| New Hampshire | $1,332 | -$516 | -27.9% |
| New Jersey | $2,064 | $216 | 11.7% |
| New Mexico | $1,634 | -$214 | -11.6% |
| New York | $1,944 | $96 | 5.2% |
| North Carolina | $1,064 | -$784 | -42.4% |
| North Dakota | $1,512 | -$336 | -18.2% |
| Ohio | $1,274 | -$574 | -31.1% |
| Oklahoma | $1,896 | $48 | 2.6% |
| Oregon | $1,692 | -$156 | -8.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $1,760 | -$88 | -4.8% |
| Rhode Island | $2,464 | $616 | 33.3% |
| South Carolina | $1,674 | -$174 | -9.4% |
| South Dakota | $1,558 | -$290 | -15.7% |
| Tennessee | $1,614 | -$234 | -12.7% |
| Texas | $2,226 | $378 | 20.5% |
| Utah | $1,366 | -$482 | -26.1% |
| Vermont | $1,262 | -$586 | -31.7% |
| Virginia | $1,106 | -$742 | -40.2% |
| Washington | $1,424 | -$424 | -22.9% |
| West Virginia | $1,696 | -$152 | -8.2% |
| Wisconsin | $1,278 | -$570 | -30.8% |
| Wyoming | $1,644 | -$204 | -11.0% |

Since prices can be so different, the best way to figure out who has the best auto insurance prices is to regularly compare prices from as many companies as possible. Every auto insurance company calculates prices differently, and quoted prices may be quite different between companies.
| Model Year | Comprehensive | Collision | Liability | Total Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Tesla Model S | $554 | $1,140 | $332 | $2,162 |
| 2023 Tesla Model S | $532 | $1,130 | $338 | $2,136 |
| 2022 Tesla Model S | $514 | $1,104 | $354 | $2,108 |
| 2021 Tesla Model S | $496 | $1,058 | $364 | $2,054 |
| 2020 Tesla Model S | $470 | $1,020 | $376 | $2,002 |
| 2019 Tesla Model S | $452 | $946 | $384 | $1,918 |
| 2018 Tesla Model S | $432 | $892 | $388 | $1,848 |
| 2017 Tesla Model S | $414 | $800 | $390 | $1,740 |
| 2016 Tesla Model S | $388 | $736 | $390 | $1,650 |
| 2014 Tesla Model S | $366 | $644 | $402 | $1,548 |
| 2013 Tesla Model S | $338 | $598 | $402 | $1,474 |
| 2012 Tesla Model S | $330 | $542 | $406 | $1,414 |
Rates are averaged for all Tesla Model S models and trim levels. Rates assume a 40-year-old male driver, full coverage with $500 deductibles, and a clean driving record.
How to Buy More Affordable Tesla Model S Insurance
Getting lower rates on Tesla Model S insurance consists of being safe and accident-free, having above-average credit, being claim-free, and not having any coverage lapses. Spend time shopping around every other policy renewal by getting rate quotes from direct car insurance companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from local insurance agencies.
Below you'll find a summary of the ideas that were touched on above.
- Youthful drivers have the highest car insurance prices, possibly costing $550 a month if full coverage is included
- High-risk drivers who have multiple accidents or major violations may have to pay on average $2,190 more per year than a low-risk driver
- Increasing physical damage deductibles could save up to $900 each year
- You may be able to save around $240 per year simply by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date
Rate Tables and Charts
Rates by Driver Age
| Driver Age | Premium |
|---|---|
| 16 | $6,602 |
| 20 | $4,298 |
| 30 | $1,954 |
| 40 | $1,848 |
| 50 | $1,684 |
| 60 | $1,656 |
Full coverage, $500 deductibles
Rates by Deductible
| Deductible | Premium |
|---|---|
| $100 | $2,438 |
| $250 | $2,162 |
| $500 | $1,848 |
| $1,000 | $1,550 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates by Liability Limit
| Liability Limit | Premium |
|---|---|
| 30/60 | $1,848 |
| 50/100 | $1,926 |
| 100/300 | $2,023 |
| 250/500 | $2,275 |
| 100 CSL | $1,964 |
| 300 CSL | $2,178 |
| 500 CSL | $2,333 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates for High Risk Drivers
| Age | Premium |
|---|---|
| 16 | $9,526 |
| 20 | $6,856 |
| 30 | $4,154 |
| 40 | $4,036 |
| 50 | $3,846 |
| 60 | $3,814 |
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 | $103 |
| Multi-vehicle | $98 |
| Homeowner | $25 |
| 5-yr Accident Free | $152 |
| 5-yr Claim Free | $124 |
| Paid in Full/EFT | $96 |
| Advance Quote | $99 |
| Online Quote | $137 |
| Total Discounts | $834 |
Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.
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