Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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The average auto insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,482 annually with full coverage. Comprehensive costs on average $314 each year, collision costs $536, and liability is $474. A liability-only policy costs around $522 a year, with high-risk insurance costing around $3,206. 16-year-old drivers cost the most to insure at $5,554 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,482
Policy rates by type of insurance:
Estimates include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes both medical and UM/UIM coverage. Prices are averaged for all U.S. states and Roadster models.
Price Range Variability
For an average driver, Tesla Roadster insurance rates go from as cheap as $522 for basic liability insurance to a high rate of $3,206 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.
Urban vs. Rural Price Range
Choosing to live in a large city can have significant affects on auto insurance rates. Rural areas are shown to have fewer collision claims than congested cities.
The graphic below illustrates the effect of geographic area on car insurance rates.
The examples above demonstrate why all drivers should compare rates quotes based on a specific location and their own personal driving habits, instead of using rate averages.
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Rate Comparisons
The chart below details estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.
- The best full coverage rate is $850
- Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save around $194 annually
- The estimated rate for a good driver age 40 with $500 deductibles is $1,482
- Buying low deductibles will cost $1,854
- At-risk drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay upwards of $3,206 or more
- Policy cost with full coverage for a teen driver may cost $5,554
Car insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster also range considerably based on the model year and trim level, your driving record, and policy deductibles and limits.
More mature drivers with no driving violations and high physical damage deductibles may 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 without any violations or accidents they will be charged upwards of $5,500 a year. View Rates by Age
If you have a few points on your driving record or you caused a few accidents, you may be forking out at a minimum $1,800 to $2,400 extra every year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost as much as 43% to 136% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates
Opting for high physical damage deductibles can reduce rates by up to $570 every year, whereas increasing liability limits will cost you more. Moving from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $426 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
Your home state also has a big influence on Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find rates as low as $1,070 a year in states like New Hampshire, Ohio, and Utah, or at least $2,000 on average in Florida, Michigan, and New York.
| 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% |
Because rates have so much variability, the best way to find out exactly what you will pay is to do a rate comparison and see which company has the best rate. Every auto insurance company utilizes a different rate formula, so rate quotes will be varied between companies.
| 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 Buy Low Cost Tesla Roadster Insurance
Finding cheaper rates on car insurance consists of avoiding accidents and violations, having a good credit score, not filing small claims, and maximizing policy discounts. Take the time to compare rates every other policy renewal by getting quotes from direct companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from local independent and exclusive agents.
The list below is a review of the ideas that were covered in the above illustrations.
- Teenagers are expensive to insure, as much as $463 each month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
- Higher risk drivers who have several accidents or serious violations pay an average of $1,720 more each year for car insurance
- Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles could save up to $575 each year
- You may be able to save as much as $180 per year simply by quoting online in advance
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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