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The average insurance rates for a Tesla Model S are $1,848 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive costs on average $432, collision insurance costs $892, and liability insurance costs around $388. A liability-only policy costs as low as $434 a year, and high-risk insurance costs around $4,036. 16-year-old drivers cost the most to insure at up to $6,602 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,848

Policy rates by type of insurance:

Comprehensive $432
Collision $892
Liability $388

Prices include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, minimum liability limits, and includes both medical and UM/UIM coverage. Prices are averaged for all 50 states and for different Model S trim levels.

Price Range Variability

Using a middle-aged driver as an example, Tesla Model S insurance rates range from the low end price of $434 for basic liability insurance to a much higher rate of $4,036 for high-risk insurance.

Liability Only $434
Full Coverage $1,848
High Risk $4,036

Urban vs. Rural Price Range

Where you live has a significant impact on insurance rates. Rural areas are shown to have lower incidents of physical damage claims than congested cities. The price range example below illustrates how where you live affects car insurance rates.

Rural Areas $1,386
Small Cities $1,940
Large Cities $2,495

The examples above illustrate why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare prices based on a specific location, rather than relying on rate averages.

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Rate Comparisons

The chart below illustrates average Tesla Model S insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The best full coverage rate is $1,014
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save around $298 each year
  • The estimated price for a good driver age 40 with $500 deductibles is $1,848
  • Buying more expensive low deductibles for physical damage coverage bumps up the cost to $2,438
  • Drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay upwards of $4,036
  • Policy cost that insures a teen driver with full coverage may cost $6,602 or more

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Tesla Model S insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Tesla Model S insurance rates range from $1,014 to $6,602 for full coverage

Car insurance rates for a Tesla Model S also range considerably based on the model year and trim level, your age and driving record, and policy deductibles and limits.

If you have a few points on your driving record or you caused an accident, you are probably paying at a minimum $2,200 to $3,000 extra every year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can be anywhere from 45% to 133% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

An older driver with no driving violations and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles could pay as little as $1,700 a year, or $142 per month, for full coverage. Rates are highest for teenagers, since even teens with perfect driving records will be charged upwards of $6,600 a year. View Rates by Age

Your home state has a huge impact on Tesla Model S insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $1,210 a year in states like Vermont, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, or at least $2,490 on average in Michigan, New York, and Florida.

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates by State
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%

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Tesla Model S insurance rates by U.S. city

Opting for high physical damage deductibles could cut rates by as much as $890 each year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will cost you more. Switching from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $349 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates by Model Year
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 Find the Right Tesla Model S Insurance

Finding cheaper rates on Tesla Model S insurance requires avoiding accidents and violations, having a positive credit history, being claim-free, and possibly raising deductibles. Comparison shop every couple of years by obtaining price quotes from direct insurance companies, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

The list below is a quick rundown of the material that was touched on in the above illustrations.

  • Drivers who require higher liability limits will pay around $430 annually to increase from a 30/60 limit to the 250/500 level
  • Teenagers are expensive to insure, possibly costing $550 each month if full coverage is purchased
  • High-risk drivers with reckless driving or DUI convictions may pay on average $2,190 more each year for car insurance
  • Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save approximately $900 each year

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Model S Insurance 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

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $2,438
$250 $2,162
$500 $1,848
$1,000 $1,550

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
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

Tesla Model S Insurance 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.

SR-22 Surcharge $270

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
Rate after discounts $1,014

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

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