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The average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,482 a year with full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $314, collision insurance costs $536, and liability insurance is $474. Liability-only insurance costs around $522 a year, and high-risk driver insurance costs $3,206 or more. Teen drivers cost the most to insure at up to $5,554 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,482

Policy rates by type of insurance:

Comprehensive $314
Collision $536
Liability $474

Estimates include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical and UM/UIM coverage. Prices are averaged for all U.S. states and for all Roadster models.

Price Range Variability

Using a middle-aged driver as an example, Tesla Roadster insurance rates range from as low as $522 for just liability insurance to the much higher price of $3,206 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.

Liability Only $522
Full Coverage $1,482
High Risk $3,206

Urban vs. Rural Price Range

Choosing to live in a large city has a significant impact on the price of insurance. Rural locations are shown to have a lower frequency of collision claims than larger metro areas. The example below illustrates how where you live affects auto insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,112
Small Cities $1,556
Large Cities $2,001

The examples above demonstrate why everyone should compare rates quotes using their specific location and risk profile, rather than relying on price averages.

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More Rate Details

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

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $850
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save $194 annually
  • The average rate for a good driver age 40 who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,482
  • Choosing pricier low deductibles will cost an extra $372 a year
  • Higher-risk drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay around $3,206
  • Policy cost for full coverage for a teen driver for full coverage can cost $5,554

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Tesla Roadster insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from $850 to $5,554 for full coverage

Auto insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster also range considerably based on your risk profile, the trim level and model year, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

A more mature driver with a good driving record and high deductibles could pay as little as $1,400 every 12 months on average, or $117 per month, for full coverage. Rates are highest for teenagers, where even good drivers will have to pay in the ballpark of $5,500 a year. View Rates by Age

Your home state also has a big influence on Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A middle-age driver might find rates as low as $1,070 a year in states like Utah, Ohio, and New Hampshire, or as much as $2,000 on average in New York, Michigan, and Florida.

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,340 -$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%

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Tesla Roadster insurance rates by U.S. city

Choosing high deductibles can reduce rates by up to $570 each year, whereas buying more liability protection will push rates upward. Moving from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $426 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have a few points on your driving record or tend to cause accidents, you may be forking out anywhere from $1,800 to $2,400 in extra premium every year, depending on your age. Tesla Roadster insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost anywhere from 43% to 136% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by Model Year
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 Find Low Cost Tesla Roadster Insurance

Finding cheaper rates on Tesla Roadster insurance consists of having a decent driving record, having good credit, not filing small claims, and possibly higher deductibles. Take the time to comparison shop every other policy renewal by getting rate quotes from direct companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from several local insurance agents.

The following items are a review of the ideas that were touched on in the above illustrations.

  • 16 to 18-year-old drivers have the highest car insurance rates, as much as $463 each month if they have full coverage
  • High-risk drivers who have several accidents or serious violations pay on average $1,720 more per year than a driver with a clean driving record
  • Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save around $575 each year
  • You may be able to save around $180 per year just by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Roadster Insurance 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

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $1,854
$250 $1,682
$500 $1,482
$1,000 $1,288

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
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

Tesla Roadster Insurance 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.

SR-22 Surcharge $207

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
Rate after discounts $850

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

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