Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive costs an estimated $296 a year, collision costs $486, and liability insurance is $474. Liability-only insurance costs around $522 a year, with high-risk driver insurance costing around $3,054. Teens pay the highest rates at $5,332 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,414
Price estimates broken down by individual coverage:
Estimates include $500 policy deductibles, 30/60 liability limits, and includes medical and UM/UIM coverage. Estimates are averaged for all states and Roadster trim levels.
Price Range from Low to High
For the normal driver, Tesla Roadster insurance prices go from the low end price of $522 for just liability insurance to a high of $3,054 for a driver required to buy high-risk insurance.
Geographic Price Range
Choosing to live in a large city has a significant impact on insurance rates. More rural locations have lower incidents of accident claims than cities with more traffic congestion.
The diagram below illustrates how geographic area affects insurance prices.
The ranges above show why it is important to compare rates quotes for a targeted area, rather than relying on averaged prices.
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More Rate Details
The chart below shows estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.
- The cheapest rate after discounts is $818
- Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $1,236 a year
- The estimated price for the average middle-age driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,414
- Selecting low $100 deductibles bumps up the cost to $1,756
- Higher-risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay up to $3,054 or more
- The price that insures a teen driver can cost as much as $5,332
Car insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on the trim level of your Roadster, how you drive, and liability limits and deductibles.
If you have some driving violations or you caused an accident, you could be paying $1,700 to $2,300 extra each year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy is expensive and can cost anywhere from 43% to 134% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
Older drivers with no driving violations and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles could pay as little as $1,300 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records will be charged at least $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age
The state you live in also has a big influence on Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $930 a year in states like Iowa, Maine, and Idaho, or have to pay at least $2,020 on average in New York, Louisiana, and Michigan.
| 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% |
Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles can reduce prices by up to $520 each year, while buying higher 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 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
Since prices can be so different, the only way to know which car insurance is cheapest is to get quotes from as many companies as possible. Every auto insurance company calculates prices differently, so rate quotes may be quite different.
| 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 Find Low Cost Tesla Roadster Insurance
Getting lower rates on Tesla Roadster insurance consists of being a good driver, having a positive credit history, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and not having any coverage lapses. Compare rates at every policy renewal by obtaining price quotes from direct carriers, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.
The following list is a review of the data presented in the illustrations above.
- Drivers who want an increased level of liability coverage will pay approximately $520 each year to raise from a low limit to the 250/500 level
- Drivers can save approximately $170 per year simply by quoting early and online
- Increasing physical damage deductibles can save approximately $525 each year
- Drivers age 16 to 20 have the highest car insurance prices, with premiums as much as $444 a month if full coverage is purchased
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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