Tesla Model S Insurance Rates
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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Model S are $1,848 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive insurance costs an estimated $432 each year, collision costs $892, and liability is $388. Buying just liability costs around $434 a year, with insurance for high-risk drivers costing $4,036 or more. 16-year-old drivers pay the highest rates at $6,602 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,848
Price estimates broken down by individual coverage:
Estimates include $500 deductible amounts, minimum liability limits, and includes both medical and uninsured motorist insurance. Estimates are averaged for all 50 states and Model S models.
Price Range from Low to High
Using a middle-aged driver as an example, Tesla Model S insurance prices go from as low as $434 for minimum levels of liability insurance to a high rate of $4,036 for high-risk insurance.
Geographic Price Range
Choosing to live in a large city can make a big difference on the price of insurance. More rural locations have a lower frequency of physical damage claims than congested cities.
The graphic below illustrates how where you live affects insurance prices.
The ranges above illustrate why all drivers should compare rates quotes for a targeted area and risk profile, instead of making a decision based on rate averages.
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Additional Rate Details
The chart below illustrates estimated Tesla Model S insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.
- The best full coverage rate is $1,014
- Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $298 each year
- The average rate for the average middle-age driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,848
- Buying low deductibles will cost an extra $590 annually
- Drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay up to $4,036 or more
- The price for full coverage for a 16-year-old driver can cost as much as $6,602
Insurance prices for a Tesla Model S are also quite variable based on your driving record, the model year and trim level, and liability limits and deductibles.
More mature drivers with no violations or accidents and high deductibles may pay as low as $1,700 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, where even good drivers should be prepared to pay at least $6,600 a year. View Rates by Age
The state you live in also has a big influence on Tesla Model S insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $1,210 a year in states like North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Vermont, or at least $2,490 on average in Florida, 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% |
Opting for high physical damage deductibles can reduce prices by up to $890 annually, whereas increasing liability limits will increase premiums. Switching from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $349 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
If you have some driving violations or tend to cause accidents, you are probably paying $2,200 to $3,000 additional each year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost from 45% to 133% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates
Since prices can be so different, the only way to figure out which car insurance is cheapest is to do a rate comparison from multiple companies. Every auto insurance company utilizes a different rate formula, and prices may be quite different from one company to the next.
| 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 Low Cost Tesla Model S Insurance
Getting lower rates on insurance for a Tesla Model S consists of having a good driving record, having a good credit history, not filing small claims, and maximizing policy discounts. Take the time to comparison shop every couple of years by getting quotes from direct insurance companies like Progressive and GEICO, and also from several local insurance agents.
The next list is a review of the material that was touched on in the above illustrations.
- Insureds who want increased levels of liability coverage will pay around $430 annually to raise from a low limit to 250/500 limits
- Drivers age 20 and younger are expensive to insure, as much as $550 a month including comprehensive and collision insurance
- Drivers considered higher risk who have several accidents or serious violations pay on average $2,190 more annually to buy Tesla Model S insurance
- Increasing physical damage deductibles can save around $900 each year
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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