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U.S. average insurance prices for a Tesla Model S are $1,740 every 12 months for full coverage. Comprehensive costs an estimated $414, collision insurance costs $800, and liability is $390. A policy with just liability insurance costs around $438 a year, and coverage for high-risk drivers costs around $3,788. Teens pay the highest rates at up to $6,234 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,740

Price estimates broken down by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $414
Collision $800
Liability $390

Rate estimates include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes uninsured motorist and medical coverage. Estimates are averaged for all states and for different Model S trim levels.

Price Range from Low to High

Using a middle-aged driver as an example, Tesla Model S insurance prices range from the cheapest price of $438 for the bare minimum liability coverage to a much higher rate of $3,788 for a driver who requires high-risk insurance.

Liability Only $438
Full Coverage $1,740
High Risk $3,788

Geographic Price Range

Choosing to live in a large city can have significant affects on insurance rates. More rural locations have more infrequent accident claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The price range example below illustrates how where you live affects insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,305
Small Cities $1,827
Large Cities $2,349

The ranges above show why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare rates quotes for a targeted area and their own driving history, instead of using averaged prices.

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Additional Rate Information

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

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $965
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $274 a year
  • The average price for the average middle-age driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,740
  • Selecting more expensive low deductibles increases the price to $2,278
  • At-risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay up to $3,788
  • The price to insure a teen driver with full coverage can cost as much as $6,234

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Tesla Model S insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Tesla Model S insurance rates range from $965 to $6,234 for full coverage

Insurance prices for a Tesla Model S are also quite variable based on deductibles and policy limits, your driver profile, and the model year and trim level.

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles can reduce prices by up to $820 every year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will increase premiums. Going from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $351 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

An older driver with a clean driving record and higher deductibles may pay as little as $1,600 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, since even excellent drivers can expect to pay at least $6,200 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have some driving violations or you were responsible for an accident, you could be paying $2,100 to $2,800 extra each year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance is expensive and can cost as much as 45% to 135% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

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 $1,150 a year in states like Iowa, Maine, and Idaho, or have to pay at least $2,480 on average in New York, Louisiana, and Michigan.

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,572 -$168 -9.7%
Alaska $1,336 -$404 -23.2%
Arizona $1,444 -$296 -17.0%
Arkansas $1,740 -$0 0.0%
California $1,984 $244 14.0%
Colorado $1,662 -$78 -4.5%
Connecticut $1,788 $48 2.8%
Delaware $1,968 $228 13.1%
Florida $2,174 $434 24.9%
Georgia $1,610 -$130 -7.5%
Hawaii $1,250 -$490 -28.2%
Idaho $1,180 -$560 -32.2%
Illinois $1,298 -$442 -25.4%
Indiana $1,312 -$428 -24.6%
Iowa $1,174 -$566 -32.5%
Kansas $1,654 -$86 -4.9%
Kentucky $2,376 $636 36.6%
Louisiana $2,576 $836 48.0%
Maine $1,076 -$664 -38.2%
Maryland $1,436 -$304 -17.5%
Massachusetts $1,390 -$350 -20.1%
Michigan $3,022 $1,282 73.7%
Minnesota $1,460 -$280 -16.1%
Mississippi $2,084 $344 19.8%
Missouri $1,546 -$194 -11.1%
Montana $1,870 $130 7.5%
Nebraska $1,370 -$370 -21.3%
Nevada $2,088 $348 20.0%
New Hampshire $1,256 -$484 -27.8%
New Jersey $1,946 $206 11.8%
New Mexico $1,540 -$200 -11.5%
New York $1,832 $92 5.3%
North Carolina $1,002 -$738 -42.4%
North Dakota $1,426 -$314 -18.0%
Ohio $1,200 -$540 -31.0%
Oklahoma $1,786 $46 2.6%
Oregon $1,594 -$146 -8.4%
Pennsylvania $1,658 -$82 -4.7%
Rhode Island $2,322 $582 33.4%
South Carolina $1,578 -$162 -9.3%
South Dakota $1,468 -$272 -15.6%
Tennessee $1,524 -$216 -12.4%
Texas $2,098 $358 20.6%
Utah $1,290 -$450 -25.9%
Vermont $1,190 -$550 -31.6%
Virginia $1,042 -$698 -40.1%
Washington $1,344 -$396 -22.8%
West Virginia $1,596 -$144 -8.3%
Wisconsin $1,204 -$536 -30.8%
Wyoming $1,550 -$190 -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 $532 $1,130 $338 $2,136
2023 Tesla Model S $514 $1,104 $354 $2,108
2022 Tesla Model S $496 $1,058 $364 $2,054
2021 Tesla Model S $470 $1,020 $376 $2,002
2020 Tesla Model S $452 $946 $384 $1,918
2019 Tesla Model S $432 $892 $388 $1,848
2018 Tesla Model S $414 $800 $390 $1,740
2017 Tesla Model S $388 $736 $390 $1,650
2016 Tesla Model S $374 $690 $394 $1,594
2014 Tesla Model S $338 $598 $402 $1,474
2013 Tesla Model S $330 $542 $406 $1,414
2012 Tesla Model S $306 $496 $402 $1,340

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 Shop for the Best Tesla Model S Insurance

Getting lower rates on car insurance consists of avoiding accidents and violations, having good credit, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and deciding if full coverage is necessary. Take the time to comparison shop at every other renewal by getting quotes from direct carriers like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from several local insurance agents.

The list below is a brief recap of the concepts that were touched on in the above illustrations.

  • Higher risk drivers who tend to receive serious violations pay on average $2,050 more annually for car insurance
  • Teenagers are charged the highest prices, with premiums as much as $520 a month if they have full coverage
  • Drivers can save approximately $220 per year just by shopping early and online
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles could save as much as $800 each year
  • Drivers can save approximately $220 per year just by shopping early and online

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $6,234
20 $4,028
30 $1,838
40 $1,740
50 $1,588
60 $1,560

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $2,278
$250 $2,028
$500 $1,740
$1,000 $1,466

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,740
50/100 $1,818
100/300 $1,916
250/500 $2,169
100 CSL $1,857
300 CSL $2,072
500 CSL $2,228

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $8,982
20 $6,420
30 $3,898
40 $3,788
50 $3,610
60 $3,578

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 $251

Potential Rate Discounts

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

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $96
Multi-vehicle $91
Homeowner $24
5-yr Accident Free $140
5-yr Claim Free $116
Paid in Full/EFT $88
Advance Quote $92
Online Quote $128
Total Discounts $775
Rate after discounts $965

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

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