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The average auto insurance rates for a Tesla Model S are $1,918 annually for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive insurance costs an estimated $452 a year, collision insurance costs $946, and liability coverage costs $384. Buying just liability costs as little as $432 a year, and insurance for high-risk drivers costs $4,194 or more. Teens cost the most to insure at up to $6,828 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,918

Policy rates broken down by type of insurance:

Comprehensive $452
Collision $946
Liability $384

Prices include $500 physical damage insurance deductibles, 30/60 liability limits, and includes UM/UIM and medical coverage. Prices are averaged for all 50 states and Model S trim levels.

Price Range Variability

For the normal driver, Tesla Model S insurance rates range from as cheap as $432 for a discount liability-only rate to a high of $4,194 for a driver required to buy high-risk insurance.

Liability Only $432
Full Coverage $1,918
High Risk $4,194

Urban vs. Rural Price Range

Your location has a large influence on the price of insurance. More rural locations are shown to have fewer physical damage claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The diagram below illustrates how geographic area affects insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,439
Small Cities $2,014
Large Cities $2,589

The examples above illustrate why it is important to compare rates for a targeted area and their own personal driving habits, rather than using averaged prices.

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Rates by State, City, and Model

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

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $1,047
  • Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay approximately $1,600 each year
  • The estimated rate for a good driver age 40 who has $500 deductibles is $1,918
  • Selecting low $100 deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance costs an additional $622 each year
  • High-risk insureds with serious driving violations could pay up to $4,194
  • Policy cost with full coverage for a teenage driver can cost as much as $6,828 a year

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Tesla Model S insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Tesla Model S insurance prices range from $1,047 to $6,828 for full coverage

Insurance rates for a Tesla Model S also range considerably based on the model year and trim level, your risk profile, and liability limits and deductibles.

Older drivers with a clean driving record and high physical damage deductibles may only pay around $1,800 per year on average, or $150 per month, for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teenagers, where even without any violations or accidents they can expect to pay at least $6,800 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have a few points on your driving record or you caused a few accidents, you are probably paying $2,300 to $3,100 extra every year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can cost around 45% to 134% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could save up to $940 a year, while buying higher liability limits will increase premiums. Switching from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $345 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Your home state makes a big difference in Tesla Model S insurance rates. A 40-year-old driver could pay as low as $1,250 a year in states like North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Vermont, or have to pay at least $2,580 on average in Florida, New York, and Michigan.

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,732 -$186 -9.7%
Alaska $1,470 -$448 -23.4%
Arizona $1,590 -$328 -17.1%
Arkansas $1,918 -$0 0.0%
California $2,186 $268 14.0%
Colorado $1,828 -$90 -4.7%
Connecticut $1,968 $50 2.6%
Delaware $2,168 $250 13.0%
Florida $2,396 $478 24.9%
Georgia $1,770 -$148 -7.7%
Hawaii $1,378 -$540 -28.2%
Idaho $1,300 -$618 -32.2%
Illinois $1,428 -$490 -25.5%
Indiana $1,446 -$472 -24.6%
Iowa $1,294 -$624 -32.5%
Kansas $1,820 -$98 -5.1%
Kentucky $2,616 $698 36.4%
Louisiana $2,838 $920 48.0%
Maine $1,182 -$736 -38.4%
Maryland $1,582 -$336 -17.5%
Massachusetts $1,528 -$390 -20.3%
Michigan $3,328 $1,410 73.5%
Minnesota $1,606 -$312 -16.3%
Mississippi $2,296 $378 19.7%
Missouri $1,700 -$218 -11.4%
Montana $2,058 $140 7.3%
Nebraska $1,510 -$408 -21.3%
Nevada $2,298 $380 19.8%
New Hampshire $1,382 -$536 -27.9%
New Jersey $2,142 $224 11.7%
New Mexico $1,696 -$222 -11.6%
New York $2,016 $98 5.1%
North Carolina $1,104 -$814 -42.4%
North Dakota $1,572 -$346 -18.0%
Ohio $1,322 -$596 -31.1%
Oklahoma $1,966 $48 2.5%
Oregon $1,758 -$160 -8.3%
Pennsylvania $1,826 -$92 -4.8%
Rhode Island $2,556 $638 33.3%
South Carolina $1,738 -$180 -9.4%
South Dakota $1,618 -$300 -15.6%
Tennessee $1,676 -$242 -12.6%
Texas $2,310 $392 20.4%
Utah $1,418 -$500 -26.1%
Vermont $1,310 -$608 -31.7%
Virginia $1,148 -$770 -40.1%
Washington $1,478 -$440 -22.9%
West Virginia $1,758 -$160 -8.3%
Wisconsin $1,326 -$592 -30.9%
Wyoming $1,708 -$210 -10.9%

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Tesla Model S insurance rates by U.S. city
Tesla Model S Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2024 Tesla Model S $582 $1,186 $316 $2,220
2023 Tesla Model S $554 $1,140 $332 $2,162
2022 Tesla Model S $532 $1,130 $338 $2,136
2021 Tesla Model S $514 $1,104 $354 $2,108
2020 Tesla Model S $496 $1,058 $364 $2,054
2019 Tesla Model S $470 $1,020 $376 $2,002
2018 Tesla Model S $452 $946 $384 $1,918
2017 Tesla Model S $432 $892 $388 $1,848
2016 Tesla Model S $414 $800 $390 $1,740
2014 Tesla Model S $374 $690 $394 $1,594
2013 Tesla Model S $366 $644 $402 $1,548
2012 Tesla Model S $338 $598 $402 $1,474

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 the Right Tesla Model S Insurance

Finding cheaper rates on auto insurance not only requires being a low-risk driver, but also having a good credit history, being claim-free, and deciding if full coverage is necessary. Invest the time to compare rates at every policy renewal by quoting rates from direct insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

The items below are a quick rundown of the data presented in the illustrations above.

  • Consumers who want more liability coverage will pay approximately $420 annually to go from a 30/60 limit to higher 250/500 limits
  • It is possible to save approximately $250 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles could save up to $950 each year
  • Teen drivers are charged the highest rates, possibly costing $569 each month including comprehensive and collision insurance

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $6,828
20 $4,466
30 $2,030
40 $1,918
50 $1,746
60 $1,716

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $2,540
$250 $2,248
$500 $1,918
$1,000 $1,600

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,918
50/100 $1,995
100/300 $2,091
250/500 $2,340
100 CSL $2,033
300 CSL $2,244
500 CSL $2,398

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $9,860
20 $7,126
30 $4,318
40 $4,194
50 $3,996
60 $3,964

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 $281

Potential Rate Discounts

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

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $107
Multi-vehicle $101
Homeowner $26
5-yr Accident Free $160
5-yr Claim Free $129
Paid in Full/EFT $101
Advance Quote $104
Online Quote $143
Total Discounts $871
Rate after discounts $1,047

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

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