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Average insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 every 12 months with full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $296 a year, collision insurance costs $486, and liability costs $474. A liability-only policy costs as little as $522 a year, and high-risk insurance costs $3,054 or more. Teens receive the highest rates at up to $5,332 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Rate estimates by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

These estimates include $500 policy deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes UM/UIM and medical coverage. Rates are averaged for all U.S. states and Roadster trim levels.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

For a 40-year-old driver, prices range range from the cheapest price of $522 for a discount liability-only rate to a high of $3,054 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.

Liability Only $522
Full Coverage $1,414
High Risk $3,054

Price Range by Location

Your location can have significant affects on the price of insurance. Rural locations tend to have more infrequent collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The diagram below illustrates how your location can change auto insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,061
Small Cities $1,485
Large Cities $1,909

These examples demonstrate why it is important to compare rates using their specific location and their own driving history, instead of using averaged prices.

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Rates by State, City, and Model

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

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $818
  • Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay $1,236 annually
  • The average price for a 40-year-old driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Selecting low $100 deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance costs an extra $342 every year
  • Higher-risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay around $3,054
  • The cost to insure a teen driver can cost $5,332 a year

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Tesla Roadster insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from $818 to $5,332 for full coverage

Insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster can also vary considerably based on policy deductibles and limits, your driving record, and the model of your Roadster.

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could save up to $520 every year, while buying higher liability limits will push rates upward. Moving from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $426 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Older drivers with a clean driving record and higher deductibles may pay as little as $1,300 per year on average for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teen drivers, since even excellent drivers can expect to pay in the ballpark of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

If you like to drive fast or you were responsible for an accident, you may be forking out anywhere from $1,700 to $2,300 extra per year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can cost as much as 43% to 134% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Where you live makes a big difference in Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A 40-year-old driver could pay as low as $1,020 a year in states like Utah, Ohio, and New Hampshire, or have to pay at least $1,910 on average in New York, Michigan, and Florida.

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by State
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%

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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 $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 Cheap Tesla Roadster Insurance

Saving money on car insurance not only requires being safe and accident-free, but also having good credit, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and possibly raising deductibles. Invest the time to shop around every other policy renewal by requesting rates from direct companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

Below you'll find a brief summary of the ideas that were illustrated above.

  • Youthful drivers are expensive to insure, with premiums as much as $444 per month if they have full coverage
  • Higher risk drivers that tend to have accidents or serious violations could be forced to pay on average $1,640 more per year than a low-risk driver
  • Increasing deductibles could save as much as $525 each year
  • You may be able to save around $170 per year just by quoting early and online

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Roadster Insurance 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

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $1,756
$250 $1,598
$500 $1,414
$1,000 $1,236

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
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

Tesla Roadster Insurance 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.

SR-22 Surcharge $196

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
Rate after discounts $818

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

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