Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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The average insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 every 12 months for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive costs on average $296 each year, collision costs $486, and liability coverage costs around $474. A liability-only policy costs as low as $522 a year, with high-risk insurance costing around $3,054. Teen drivers cost the most to insure at $5,332 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,414
Policy rates by type of insurance:
Includes $500 policy deductibles, minimum liability limits, and includes uninsured/under-insured motorist coverage. Prices are averaged for all 50 states and Roadster models.
Price Range Variability
For a 40-year-old driver, Tesla Roadster insurance rates go from the cheapest price of $522 for your basic liability-only policy to a high rate of $3,054 for high-risk insurance.
Urban vs. Rural Price Range
Where you live has a large influence on insurance rates. Rural areas are shown to have more infrequent physical damage claims than larger metro areas.
The graphic below illustrates how your location can change car insurance rates.
The examples above illustrate why all drivers should compare prices based on a specific location and their own driving history, rather than using price averages.
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More Rate Information
The chart below illustrates estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.
- The lowest rate with discounts is $818
- Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save around $178 each year
- The average price for a good driver age 40 with $500 deductibles is $1,414
- Choosing low deductibles for physical damage coverage increases the price to $1,756
- Higher-risk drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay upwards of $3,054 or more
- Policy cost to insure a teenage driver may cost $5,332 or more
Car insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster also range considerably based on liability limits and deductibles, your risk profile, and the trim level of your Roadster.
Choosing high deductibles could cut rates by as much as $520 a year, whereas increasing liability limits will cost you more. Switching from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $426 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
More mature drivers with no driving violations and higher deductibles may only pay around $1,300 a year, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Rates are highest for teenagers, since even excellent drivers will be charged upwards of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age
If you have a few points on your driving record or you were responsible for an accident, you are probably paying at a minimum $1,700 to $2,300 extra every year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers can be around 43% to 134% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates
Your home state has a huge impact on Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $920 a year in states like Vermont, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, or as much as $1,910 on average in Michigan, New York, and Florida.
| State | Premium | Compared to U.S. Avg | Percent Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $1,278 | -$136 | -9.6% |
| Alaska | $1,082 | -$332 | -23.5% |
| Arizona | $1,174 | -$240 | -17.0% |
| Arkansas | $1,414 | -$0 | 0.0% |
| California | $1,610 | $196 | 13.9% |
| Colorado | $1,350 | -$64 | -4.5% |
| Connecticut | $1,454 | $40 | 2.8% |
| Delaware | $1,600 | $186 | 13.2% |
| Florida | $1,770 | $356 | 25.2% |
| Georgia | $1,302 | -$112 | -7.9% |
| Hawaii | $1,014 | -$400 | -28.3% |
| Idaho | $956 | -$458 | -32.4% |
| Illinois | $1,052 | -$362 | -25.6% |
| Indiana | $1,062 | -$352 | -24.9% |
| Iowa | $954 | -$460 | -32.5% |
| Kansas | $1,344 | -$70 | -5.0% |
| Kentucky | $1,928 | $514 | 36.4% |
| Louisiana | $2,092 | $678 | 47.9% |
| Maine | $872 | -$542 | -38.3% |
| Maryland | $1,166 | -$248 | -17.5% |
| Massachusetts | $1,130 | -$284 | -20.1% |
| Michigan | $2,456 | $1,042 | 73.7% |
| Minnesota | $1,182 | -$232 | -16.4% |
| Mississippi | $1,692 | $278 | 19.7% |
| Missouri | $1,254 | -$160 | -11.3% |
| Montana | $1,518 | $104 | 7.4% |
| Nebraska | $1,112 | -$302 | -21.4% |
| Nevada | $1,694 | $280 | 19.8% |
| New Hampshire | $1,016 | -$398 | -28.1% |
| New Jersey | $1,578 | $164 | 11.6% |
| New Mexico | $1,252 | -$162 | -11.5% |
| New York | $1,490 | $76 | 5.4% |
| North Carolina | $814 | -$600 | -42.4% |
| North Dakota | $1,158 | -$256 | -18.1% |
| Ohio | $976 | -$438 | -31.0% |
| Oklahoma | $1,452 | $38 | 2.7% |
| Oregon | $1,294 | -$120 | -8.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $1,350 | -$64 | -4.5% |
| Rhode Island | $1,884 | $470 | 33.2% |
| South Carolina | $1,280 | -$134 | -9.5% |
| South Dakota | $1,194 | -$220 | -15.6% |
| Tennessee | $1,238 | -$176 | -12.4% |
| Texas | $1,704 | $290 | 20.5% |
| Utah | $1,046 | -$368 | -26.0% |
| Vermont | $968 | -$446 | -31.5% |
| Virginia | $848 | -$566 | -40.0% |
| Washington | $1,094 | -$320 | -22.6% |
| West Virginia | $1,294 | -$120 | -8.5% |
| Wisconsin | $978 | -$436 | -30.8% |
| Wyoming | $1,260 | -$154 | -10.9% |
Because rates have so much variability, the only way to figure out exactly what you will pay is to do a rate comparison and see how they stack up. Each insurance company uses a different rate calculation, so rate quotes will be varied.
| Model Year | Comprehensive | Collision | Liability | Total Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Tesla Roadster | $296 | $486 | $474 | $1,414 |
| 2010 Tesla Roadster | $286 | $436 | $468 | $1,348 |
| 2008 Tesla Roadster | $276 | $406 | $452 | $1,292 |
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 Cheapest Tesla Roadster Insurance
Finding cheaper rates on auto insurance requires being safe and accident-free, maintaining a good credit score, being claim-free, and maximizing policy discounts. Invest the time to shop around every couple of years by getting quotes from direct insurance companies, and also from several local insurance agents.
Below you'll find a recap of the material that was illustrated above.
- Consumers who require more liability protection will pay about $520 annually to increase from a 30/60 limit to a 250/500 level
- Youthful drivers are expensive to insure, possibly costing $444 each month if the policy includes full coverage
- Drivers that have major violations or accidents pay on average $1,640 more each year than a low-risk driver
- Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles could save as much as $525 each year
Rate Tables and Charts
Rates by Driver Age
| Driver Age | Premium |
|---|---|
| 16 | $5,332 |
| 20 | $3,242 |
| 30 | $1,466 |
| 40 | $1,414 |
| 50 | $1,292 |
| 60 | $1,266 |
Full coverage, $500 deductibles
Rates by Deductible
| Deductible | Premium |
|---|---|
| $100 | $1,756 |
| $250 | $1,598 |
| $500 | $1,414 |
| $1,000 | $1,236 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates by Liability Limit
| Liability Limit | Premium |
|---|---|
| 30/60 | $1,414 |
| 50/100 | $1,509 |
| 100/300 | $1,627 |
| 250/500 | $1,935 |
| 100 CSL | $1,556 |
| 300 CSL | $1,817 |
| 500 CSL | $2,007 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates for High Risk Drivers
| Age | Premium |
|---|---|
| 16 | $7,598 |
| 20 | $5,170 |
| 30 | $3,114 |
| 40 | $3,054 |
| 50 | $2,916 |
| 60 | $2,888 |
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 | $75 |
| Multi-vehicle | $75 |
| Homeowner | $22 |
| 5-yr Accident Free | $101 |
| 5-yr Claim Free | $92 |
| Paid in Full/EFT | $62 |
| Advance Quote | $69 |
| Online Quote | $100 |
| Total Discounts | $596 |
Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.
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