Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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The average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,482 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $314 a year, collision insurance costs $536, and liability insurance is $474. A liability-only policy costs around $522 a year, and high-risk insurance costs $3,206 or more. Teens 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:
These estimates include $500 deductible amounts, 30/60 liability coverage, and includes both medical and UM/UIM coverage. Prices are averaged for all 50 states and Roadster trim levels.
Price Range Variability
For a driver around age 40, Tesla Roadster insurance rates range from the low end price of $522 for basic liability insurance to a high of $3,206 for a policy for a high-risk driver.
Urban vs. Rural Price Range
Choosing to live in a large city has a significant impact on the price of auto insurance. Rural locations are shown to have lower incidents of physical damage claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The diagram below illustrates the difference between rural and urban areas on auto insurance prices.
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Rate Comparisons
The chart below illustrates average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.
- The cheapest rate after discounts is $850
- Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save $1,288 each year
- The estimated price for a good driver age 40 who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,482
- Selecting low $100 deductibles will cost an additional $372 a year
- Higher-risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay around $3,206
- Policy cost that insures a teen driver can cost $5,554
Car insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster also range considerably based on the trim level of your Roadster, your age and driving record, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.
If you have a few points on your driving record or you caused an accident, you are probably paying anywhere from $1,800 to $2,400 extra every year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy is expensive and can cost anywhere from 43% to 136% 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 $1,400 every 12 months on average, or $117 per month, for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teenagers, since even teens with perfect driving records will be charged 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 $970 a year in states like North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Vermont, or have to pay at least $2,000 on average in Florida, New York, and Michigan.
| 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% |

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles can reduce rates by up to $570 each year, while buying higher liability limits will push rates upward. Switching from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $426 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
| 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 Cheap Tesla Roadster Insurance
Finding cheaper rates on Tesla Roadster insurance consists of having a good driving record, having a positive credit history, being claim-free, and attention to physical damage deductibles. Compare rates every year by requesting quotes from direct insurance companies, and also from your local car insurance providers.
The next list is a brief summary of the coverage data covered above.
- It is possible to save around $180 per year just by quoting early and online
- Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save approximately $575 each year
- Drivers age 20 and younger pay the highest auto insurance rates, possibly costing $463 each month if full coverage is purchased
- High-risk drivers that tend to have accidents or serious violations could be charged and average of $1,720 more per year to buy Tesla Roadster insurance
Rate Tables and Charts
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
| Deductible | Premium |
|---|---|
| $100 | $1,854 |
| $250 | $1,682 |
| $500 | $1,482 |
| $1,000 | $1,288 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates by Liability Limit
| 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
| 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.
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 |
Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.
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