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U.S. average insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 every 12 months with full coverage. Comprehensive costs approximately $296 each year, 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 pay the highest rates at up to $5,332 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Price estimates by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Full coverage includes $500 physical damage insurance deductibles, minimum liability limits, and includes both medical and uninsured motorist insurance. Estimates are averaged for all U.S. states and Roadster models.

Price Range from Low to High

For a driver in their 40's, Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from the cheapest price of $522 for minimum levels of liability insurance to a high rate of $3,054 for high-risk insurance.

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

Geographic Price Range

Your location can make a big difference on the price of insurance. Rural locations have more infrequent collision claims than larger metro areas. The graphic below illustrates how location helps determine auto insurance prices.

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

The ranges above demonstrate why all drivers should compare rates using their specific location and their own driving history, instead of making a decision based on price averages.

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

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Additional Rate Details

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

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $818
  • Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay $178 annually
  • The average price for the average middle-age driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Choosing low deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance increases the price to $1,756
  • Drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay around $3,054
  • The price to insure a 16-year-old driver can 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

Insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on deductibles and policy limits, your driving record, and the model of your Roadster.

Choosing high deductibles could save up to $520 annually, whereas increasing liability limits will push prices upward. Moving from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

More mature drivers with no violations or accidents and higher deductibles may pay as low as $1,300 per year on average for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, since even excellent drivers should be prepared to pay in the ballpark of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have some driving violations or you were responsible for an accident, you may be forking out anywhere from $1,700 to $2,300 additional each year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers can cost from 43% to 134% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

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

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,278 -$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
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 Shop for More Affordable Tesla Roadster Insurance

Getting lower rates on insurance for a Tesla Roadster not only requires being a low-risk driver, but also having above-average credit, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and consideration of higher deductibles. Invest time comparing rates every couple of years by obtaining price quotes from direct companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

The items below are a summary of the material that was covered in the charts and tables above.

  • Insureds who purchase more liability coverage will pay about $520 every year to go from a low limit to a 250/500 level
  • Teen drivers are the costliest to insure, costing up to $444 a month if full coverage is included
  • Drivers considered higher risk who have multiple accidents or major violations could be forced to pay on average $1,640 more per year to insure their Roadster
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles could save as much as $525 each year

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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