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UPDATED: Mar 29, 2024

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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,482 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive costs an estimated $314 each year, collision insurance costs $536, and liability is $474. Buying just liability costs around $522 a year, and insurance for high-risk drivers costs around $3,206. 16-year-old drivers pay the highest rates at up to $5,554 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,482

Price estimates broken down by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $314
Collision $536
Liability $474

Price estimates include $500 physical damage deductibles, 30/60 liability limits, and includes both medical and uninsured motorist insurance. Estimates are averaged for all states and Roadster models.

Price Range from Low to High

For the normal driver, Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from the low end price of $522 for minimum levels of liability insurance to a high rate of $3,206 for a driver required to buy high-risk insurance.

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

Geographic Price Range

Choosing to live in a large city can make a big difference on insurance rates. More rural locations have lower incidents of accident claims than congested cities. The graphic below illustrates how geographic area affects insurance prices.

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

The ranges above show why all drivers should compare rates quotes for a targeted area, instead of making a decision based on rate averages.

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Additional Rate Details

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

  • The best full coverage rate is $850
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $194 a year
  • The estimated price for the average middle-age driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,482
  • Buying low deductibles bumps up the cost to $1,854
  • Drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay up to $3,206
  • The price that insures a 16-year-old driver can cost as much as $5,554

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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 the trim level and model year, how you drive, and liability limits and deductibles.

If you have some driving violations or you caused an accident, you could be paying $1,800 to $2,400 additional each year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost from 43% to 136% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

More mature drivers with no violations or accidents and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as low as $1,400 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records should be prepared to pay at least $5,500 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in also has a big influence on Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $980 a year in states like Iowa, Maine, and Idaho, or at least $2,110 on average in New York, Louisiana, 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

Opting for high physical damage deductibles can reduce prices by up to $570 annually, whereas increasing liability limits will increase premiums. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

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 Find Cheaper Tesla Roadster Insurance

Getting lower rates on insurance for a Tesla Roadster consists of being a safe and courteous driver, having a good credit score, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and possibly raising deductibles. Comparison shop at every policy renewal by getting quotes from direct carriers, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

Below is a condensed summary of the data presented in the illustrations above.

  • Insureds who want higher levels of liability will pay around $520 each year to raise from a low limit to the 250/500 level
  • Drivers can save approximately $180 per year just by quoting online in advance
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save approximately $575 each year
  • Teenage drivers are expensive to insure, with premiums as much as $463 a month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included

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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