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Average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive costs on average $296, collision insurance costs $486, and liability costs $474. Buying just liability costs as little as $522 a year, and insurance for high-risk drivers 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 by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Estimates include $500 policy deductibles, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes both medical and uninsured motorist insurance. Rates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and for different Roadster trim levels.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

For a 40-year-old driver, prices range range from the low end price of $522 for minimum levels of liability insurance to a much higher rate of $3,054 for a driver who requires high-risk insurance.

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

Price Range by Location

Your location can have significant affects on car insurance rates. Rural areas tend to have lower incidents of comprehensive and collision claims than larger metro areas. The price range example below illustrates how your location can change car insurance rates.

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

These examples highlight why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare rates based on a specific location, instead of using price averages.

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Additional Rate Details

The chart below breaks down average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $818
  • Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay around $178 every year
  • The estimated price for a 40-year-old driver with $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Choosing more expensive 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 upwards of $3,054
  • The cost that insures a teen driver with full coverage may cost $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

Auto insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster can also vary considerably based on the model year and trim level, your driving record and age, and policy deductibles and limits.

If you like to drive fast or you caused an accident, you are likely paying at a minimum $1,700 to $2,300 in extra premium per year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can cost as much as 43% to 134% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

An older driver with a good 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 will have to pay upwards of $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 $1,080 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or as much as $2,020 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.

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, while increasing your policy's liability limits will cost you more. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $426 extra every 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 Low Cost Tesla Roadster Insurance

Saving money on car insurance not only requires avoiding accidents and claims, but also maintaining a good credit score, not filing small claims, and deciding if full coverage is necessary. Shop around at every other renewal by getting quotes from direct car insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

The points below are a review of the concepts that were illustrated above.

  • Higher risk drivers who have several accidents or serious violations could be forced to pay on average $1,640 more each year to insure a Tesla Roadster
  • Drivers under the age of 20 are charged the highest rates, as much as $444 per month if the policy includes full coverage
  • You may be able to save as much as $170 per year just by shopping early and online
  • Increasing deductibles can save approximately $525 each year
  • You may be able to save as much as $170 per year just by shopping early and online

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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