Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates

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Estimated auto insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 annually with full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $296, collision costs $486, and liability is estimated at $474. A policy with only liability insurance costs approximately $522 a year, with a high-risk policy costing $3,054 or more. 16-year-old drivers pay the most at $5,332 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Premium estimates by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

These estimates include $500 policy deductibles, liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Rates include averaging for all U.S. states and for different Roadster trim levels.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

For the average 40-year-old driver, insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster go from as cheap as $522 for liability-only coverage to a much higher rate of $3,054 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.

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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Living in a larger city can have significant affects on the price of insurance. Rural locations are statistically proven to have fewer collision claims than congested cities.

The price range example below illustrates the difference location can make on auto insurance prices.

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

These rate differences demonstrate why anyone shopping for car insurance should get quotes using their specific location and their own personal driving habits, instead of using rate averages.

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Additional Charts and Tables

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

  • The best full coverage rate is $818
  • Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save $178 annually
  • The estimated rate for a 40-year-old good driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Buying more expensive low deductibles for comp and collision coverage costs an additional $342 every year
  • Unlucky drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay around $3,054 or more
  • An auto insurance policy with full coverage for a teen driver with full coverage can cost $5,332 each year

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

Car insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster also have a wide range based on the model of your Roadster, your driving record, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

An older driver with no driving violations and high physical damage deductibles may pay as little as $1,300 annually on average, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Prices are highest for drivers in their teens, where even without any violations or accidents they will be charged in the ballpark of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have a few violations or you caused a few accidents, you may be forking out anywhere from $1,700 to $2,300 extra annually, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance ranges as much as 43% to 134% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

Opting for high physical damage deductibles can save as much as $520 every year, 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 cost up to $426 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Where you choose to live plays a big part in determining prices for Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A good driver about age 40 could pay as low as $1,020 a year in states like Utah, Ohio, and New Hampshire, or 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

With such a large range in prices, the best way to find out who has the cheapest auto insurance prices is to compare prices and see which company has the best price. Each auto insurer utilizes a different rate formula, so rate quotes will be substantially different between companies.

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 Buy Cheap Tesla Roadster Insurance

Finding better rates on car insurance takes being safe and accident-free, having a good credit score, being claim-free, and avoiding coverage lapses. Make time to compare rates once a year by getting rate quotes from direct companies, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

Below you'll find a brief summary of the data that was touched on in this article.

  • You may be able to save around $170 per year simply by shopping early and online
  • Policyholders who purchase more liability protection will pay around $520 every year to raise limits from 30/60 bodily injury limits to higher 250/500 limits
  • Youthful drivers pay the highest auto insurance prices, possibly costing $444 per month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
  • Higher risk drivers that tend to have accidents or serious violations may pay on average $1,640 more per year than a low-risk driver

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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