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

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Rate estimates for individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Prices include $500 policy deductibles, liability coverage up to 30/60, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Rates are averaged for all U.S. states and for all Roadster models.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

For a driver around age 40, prices range range from the low end price of $522 for liability-only coverage to the much higher price of $3,054 for a high-risk driver policy.

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

Price Range by Location

Your location can have significant affects on insurance rates. Areas with sparse population tend to have lower incidents of collision claims than larger metro areas. The example below illustrates the difference between rural and urban areas on auto insurance rates.

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

These examples demonstrate why everyone should compare rates for a specific zip code, instead of using price averages.

Use the form below to get customized rates for your location.

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Additional Charts and Tables

The chart below details average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $818
  • Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay about $178 annually
  • The estimated price for a 40-year-old driver using $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Choosing pricier low deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance bumps up the cost to $1,756
  • Higher-risk drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay at least $3,054
  • The cost that insures a teen driver for full coverage can be $5,332 a year

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

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

If you like to drive fast or you caused an accident, you may be forking out at least $1,700 to $2,300 extra per year, depending on your age. Tesla Roadster insurance for high-risk drivers can cost as much as 43% to 134% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

A more mature driver with a clean driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as little as $1,300 per year on average for full coverage. Rates are highest for teen drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records can expect to pay as much as $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

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 New Hampshire, Ohio, and Utah, or as much as $1,910 on average in Florida, Michigan, and New York.

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

Choosing high deductibles could save up to $520 every year, whereas buying more liability protection will increase rates. Moving from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $426 more per 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 $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 the Right Tesla Roadster Insurance

Saving money on car insurance not only requires being a good driver, but also having above-average credit, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and dropping full coverage on older vehicles. Shop around every time your policy renews by getting quotes from direct companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

The following list is a quick rundown of the information covered above.

  • You may be able to save up to $170 per year just by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date
  • Drivers age 16 to 20 pay higher rates, with premiums as much as $444 per month if full coverage is included
  • Increasing deductibles can save approximately $525 each year
  • Higher risk drivers with reckless driving or DUI convictions may pay on average $1,640 more every year than a safer driver
  • Policyholders who may need an increased level of liability coverage will pay about $520 every year to go from a minimum limit to the 250/500 level

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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