Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates

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UPDATED: Mar 29, 2024

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U.S. average insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are $1,482 every 12 months including full coverage. Comprehensive costs approximately $314 each year, collision insurance costs $536, and liability costs around $474. Buying just liability costs as low as $522 a year, and insurance for high-risk drivers costs around $3,206. Teenage drivers pay the highest rates at up to $5,554 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,482

Price estimates by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $314
Collision $536
Liability $474

Rate estimates include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, liability coverage up to 30/60, and includes medical and UM/UIM coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and Roadster models.

Price Range from Low to High

For the average 40-year-old driver, Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from the cheapest price of $522 for just liability insurance to a high rate of $3,206 for a high-risk driver policy.

Liability Only $522
Full Coverage $1,482
High Risk $3,206

Geographic Price Range

Where you live can have significant affects on car insurance prices. Rural locations have more infrequent comprehensive and collision claims than densely populated cities. The graphic below illustrates the difference location can make on auto insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,112
Small Cities $1,556
Large Cities $2,001

The ranges above highlight why all drivers should compare prices using their specific location and their own driving history, instead of using average rates.

Use the form below to get customized rates for your location.

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More Rate Details

The chart below breaks down average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The best discount rate is $850
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save $194 every year
  • The average price for the average middle-age driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,482
  • Using low deductibles for physical damage coverage increases the price to $1,854
  • Drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay around $3,206
  • The price to insure a teen driver can cost $5,554 or more

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Tesla Roadster insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Tesla Roadster insurance rates range from $850 to $5,554 for full coverage

Insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on deductibles and policy limits, your driving characteristics, and the model of your Roadster.

Using high physical damage deductibles could cut prices by as much as $570 every year, whereas increasing liability limits will push prices upward. Changing from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

More mature drivers with no violations or accidents and higher deductibles may pay as little as $1,400 a year for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, since even excellent drivers should be prepared to pay in the ballpark of $5,500 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have some driving violations or you were responsible for an accident, you are likely paying anywhere from $1,800 to $2,400 additional each year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers can be as much as 43% to 136% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

The state you live in has a huge impact on Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $1,140 a year in states like Vermont, New Hampshire, and Missouri, or be forced to pay as much as $2,110 on average in Louisiana, New York, and Michigan.

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,340 -$142 -9.6%
Alaska $1,134 -$348 -23.5%
Arizona $1,228 -$254 -17.1%
Arkansas $1,482 -$0 0.0%
California $1,688 $206 13.9%
Colorado $1,416 -$66 -4.5%
Connecticut $1,522 $40 2.7%
Delaware $1,678 $196 13.2%
Florida $1,854 $372 25.1%
Georgia $1,366 -$116 -7.8%
Hawaii $1,064 -$418 -28.2%
Idaho $1,000 -$482 -32.5%
Illinois $1,104 -$378 -25.5%
Indiana $1,114 -$368 -24.8%
Iowa $1,000 -$482 -32.5%
Kansas $1,408 -$74 -5.0%
Kentucky $2,020 $538 36.3%
Louisiana $2,190 $708 47.8%
Maine $914 -$568 -38.3%
Maryland $1,222 -$260 -17.5%
Massachusetts $1,184 -$298 -20.1%
Michigan $2,574 $1,092 73.7%
Minnesota $1,238 -$244 -16.5%
Mississippi $1,774 $292 19.7%
Missouri $1,314 -$168 -11.3%
Montana $1,592 $110 7.4%
Nebraska $1,168 -$314 -21.2%
Nevada $1,776 $294 19.8%
New Hampshire $1,066 -$416 -28.1%
New Jersey $1,654 $172 11.6%
New Mexico $1,312 -$170 -11.5%
New York $1,560 $78 5.3%
North Carolina $852 -$630 -42.5%
North Dakota $1,212 -$270 -18.2%
Ohio $1,022 -$460 -31.0%
Oklahoma $1,522 $40 2.7%
Oregon $1,356 -$126 -8.5%
Pennsylvania $1,414 -$68 -4.6%
Rhode Island $1,974 $492 33.2%
South Carolina $1,342 -$140 -9.4%
South Dakota $1,250 -$232 -15.7%
Tennessee $1,296 -$186 -12.6%
Texas $1,786 $304 20.5%
Utah $1,096 -$386 -26.0%
Vermont $1,014 -$468 -31.6%
Virginia $888 -$594 -40.1%
Washington $1,146 -$336 -22.7%
West Virginia $1,358 -$124 -8.4%
Wisconsin $1,026 -$456 -30.8%
Wyoming $1,320 -$162 -10.9%

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Tesla Roadster insurance rates by U.S. city
Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2011 Tesla Roadster $314 $536 $474 $1,482
2010 Tesla Roadster $296 $486 $474 $1,414
2008 Tesla Roadster $282 $426 $460 $1,326

Rates are averaged for all Tesla Roadster 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 Roadster Insurance

Getting lower rates on car insurance requires having a decent driving record, having above-average credit, being claim-free, and consideration of higher deductibles. Make time to compare rates every time your policy renews by obtaining price quotes from direct car insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from your local car insurance providers.

The following items are a brief recap of the information touched on in this article.

  • You may be able to save around $180 per year just by quoting online in advance
  • 16 to 18-year-old drivers are the costliest to insure, possibly costing $463 a month if full coverage is included
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles could save as much as $575 each year
  • Higher risk drivers who tend to receive serious violations could be charged and average of $1,720 more per year than a driver with a clean driving record
  • Policyholders who purchase additional liability coverage will pay an extra $520 per year to increase from a low limit to a 250/500 level

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $5,554
20 $3,404
30 $1,540
40 $1,482
50 $1,352
60 $1,326

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $1,854
$250 $1,682
$500 $1,482
$1,000 $1,288

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,482
50/100 $1,577
100/300 $1,695
250/500 $2,003
100 CSL $1,624
300 CSL $1,885
500 CSL $2,075

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $7,924
20 $5,432
30 $3,274
40 $3,206
50 $3,062
60 $3,032

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 $207

Potential Rate Discounts

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

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $79
Multi-vehicle $79
Homeowner $23
5-yr Accident Free $108
5-yr Claim Free $97
Paid in Full/EFT $67
Advance Quote $73
Online Quote $106
Total Discounts $632
Rate after discounts $850

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

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