Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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U.S. average auto insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,482 annually with full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $314, collision insurance costs $536, and liability costs around $474. A policy with just liability insurance costs as low as $522 a year, and coverage for high-risk drivers costs $3,206 or more. 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:
Rates are based on $500 deductible amounts, liability coverage up to 30/60, and includes medical and UM/UIM coverage. Estimates are averaged for all U.S. states and for different Roadster trim levels.
Price Range from Low to High
For a 40-year-old driver, Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from as cheap as $522 for just liability insurance to a much higher rate of $3,206 for a high-risk driver policy.
Geographic Price Range
Where you live can make a big difference on the price of insurance. Rural locations have fewer collision claims than densely populated cities. The price range example below illustrates how your location can change auto insurance prices.
The ranges above demonstrate why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare prices using their specific location and their own personal driving habits, instead of making a decision based on average rates.
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More Rate Details
The chart below details 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 annually
- The estimated rate for the average middle-age driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,482
- Using more expensive low deductibles for physical damage coverage costs an additional $372 annually
- High-risk insureds who are prone to accidents and violations could pay around $3,206
- The price with full coverage for a 16-year-old driver with full coverage can cost $5,554 or more
Insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on the trim level and model year, your driving record, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.
An older driver with a clean driving record and high physical damage deductibles may pay as low as $1,400 a year for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, where even without any violations or accidents they can expect to pay in the ballpark of $5,500 a year. View Rates by Age
If you have some driving violations or you caused a few accidents, you may be forking out anywhere from $1,800 to $2,400 extra each year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can be from 43% to 136% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
Using high physical damage deductibles could cut prices by as much as $570 annually, while increasing your policy's liability limits will push prices upward. Moving from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
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 $1,070 a year in states like Utah, Ohio, and New Hampshire, or be forced to pay as much as $2,000 on average in New York, Michigan, and Florida.
| 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% |

| 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 Buy the Best Cheap Tesla Roadster Insurance
Getting lower rates on insurance for a Tesla Roadster requires having a good driving record, having a good credit history, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and possibly raising deductibles. Invest the time to shop around every time your policy renews by obtaining price quotes from direct companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.
The next list is a quick review of the information illustrated above.
- You may be able to save around $180 per year just by shopping early and online
- Drivers age 20 and younger are expensive to insure, costing up to $463 a month including comprehensive and collision insurance
- Increasing physical damage deductibles could save up to $575 each year
- Drivers considered higher risk with a DUI or reckless driving violation may pay on average $1,720 more per year to buy Tesla Roadster insurance
- Insureds who purchase increased levels of liability coverage will pay an extra $520 every year to increase from a low limit to higher 250/500 limits
Rate Tables and Charts
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
| Deductible | Premium |
|---|---|
| $100 | $1,854 |
| $250 | $1,682 |
| $500 | $1,482 |
| $1,000 | $1,288 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates by Liability Limit
| 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
| 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.
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 |
Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.
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