Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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The average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive costs approximately $296, collision insurance costs $486, and liability coverage is $474. A liability-only policy costs around $522 a year, and high-risk insurance costs around $3,054. 16-year-old drivers cost the most to insure at up to $5,332 a year.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,414
Policy rates by type of insurance:
Price estimates include $500 policy deductibles, 30/60 split liability limits, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist coverage. Prices are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and for different 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 just the minimum liability insurance to a much higher rate of $3,054 for a high-risk insurance policy.
Urban vs. Rural Price Range
Choosing to live in a large city has a large influence on car insurance prices. Rural locations are shown to have lower incidents of comprehensive and collision claims than congested cities. The price range example below illustrates the difference between rural and urban areas on auto insurance prices.
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Additional Rate Analysis
The chart below breaks down average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.
- The best full coverage rate is $818
- Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save $178 every year
- The estimated price for a good driver age 40 who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,414
- Buying more expensive low deductibles bumps up the cost to $1,756
- Unlucky drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay around $3,054
- Policy cost that insures a teenage driver with full coverage can cost $5,332
Car insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster also range considerably based on the model year and trim level, your driving record and age, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.
If you have a few points on your driving record or you caused an accident, you are likely paying anywhere from $1,700 to $2,300 extra every year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance is expensive and can cost around 43% to 134% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates
An older driver with no driving violations and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may only pay around $1,300 every 12 months on average, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Rates are highest for teenagers, since even teens with perfect driving records will be charged in the ballpark of $5,300 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 $1,080 a year in states like Vermont, New Hampshire, and Missouri, or at least $2,020 on average in Louisiana, New York, and Michigan.
| 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% |
Opting for high physical damage deductibles can reduce rates by up to $520 a year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will push rates upward. Changing 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 | $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 Cheaper Tesla Roadster Insurance
Finding cheaper rates on auto insurance consists of being safe and accident-free, having a positive credit history, paying for small claims out-of-pocket, and attention to physical damage deductibles. Comparison shop at least every other year by getting rate quotes from direct car insurance companies, and also from local auto insurance providers.
Below you'll find a condensed summary of the car insurance concepts covered above.
- Drivers with multiple at-fault accidents will likely pay on average $1,640 more per year than a low-risk driver
- You may be able to save around $170 per year just by shopping early and online
- Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save approximately $525 each year
- Consumers who purchase more liability protection will pay around $520 per year to raise from a 30/60 limit to the 250/500 level
Rate Tables and Charts
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
| Deductible | Premium |
|---|---|
| $100 | $1,756 |
| $250 | $1,598 |
| $500 | $1,414 |
| $1,000 | $1,236 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates by Liability Limit
| 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
| 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.
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 |
Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.
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