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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,482 a year with full coverage. Comprehensive costs approximately $314, collision insurance costs $536, and liability coverage costs around $474. Buying just liability costs as low as $522 a year, and insurance for high-risk drivers costs around $3,206. Teenage drivers pay the highest rates at up to $5,554 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,482

Price estimates by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $314
Collision $536
Liability $474

Rates are based on $500 policy deductibles, liability coverage up to 30/60, and includes both medical and UM/UIM coverage. Estimates are averaged for all U.S. states and for all Roadster models.

Price Range from Low to High

For a driver around age 40, Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from as low as $522 for basic liability insurance to the much higher price of $3,206 for a high-risk driver policy.

Liability Only $522
Full Coverage $1,482
High Risk $3,206

Geographic Price Range

Where you live has a large influence on the price of insurance. Rural locations have a lower frequency of collision claims than densely populated cities. The example below illustrates the difference between rural and urban areas on auto insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,112
Small Cities $1,556
Large Cities $2,001

The ranges above demonstrate why everyone should compare prices using their specific location and risk profile, rather than using average rates.

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

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Rate Comparisons

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

  • The best discount rate is $850
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save $194 annually
  • The average rate for the average middle-age driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,482
  • Using pricier low deductibles for physical damage coverage will increase the cost to $1,854
  • Higher-risk drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay around $3,206
  • The price for full coverage for a teenage driver for full coverage can cost $5,554 or more

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Tesla Roadster insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Tesla Roadster insurance rates range from $850 to $5,554 for full coverage

Insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on your driving record, the trim level and model year, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

A more mature driver with no violations or accidents and high deductibles may only pay around $1,400 a year for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, where even good drivers should be prepared to pay in the ballpark of $5,500 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in has a huge impact on Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $1,070 a year in states like Utah, Ohio, and New Hampshire, or be forced to pay as much as $2,000 on average in New York, Michigan, and Florida.

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,340 -$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%

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Tesla Roadster insurance rates by U.S. city

Using high physical damage deductibles could cut prices by as much as $570 a year, whereas buying more liability protection will push prices upward. Moving from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have some driving violations or tend to cause accidents, you may be forking out anywhere from $1,800 to $2,400 additional each year, depending on your age. Tesla Roadster insurance for high-risk drivers can be around 43% to 136% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by Model Year
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 the Best Cheap Tesla Roadster Insurance

Getting lower rates on auto insurance requires being a good driver, having a good credit history, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and consideration of higher deductibles. Set aside time to compare rates every time your policy renews by getting rate quotes from direct companies like Progressive and GEICO, and also from several local insurance agents.

The following list is a quick review of the information covered above.

  • You may be able to save around $180 per year just by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date
  • Drivers age 16 to 20 are the costliest to insure, costing up to $463 a month including comprehensive and collision insurance
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save around $575 each year
  • Drivers with a DUI or reckless driving violation pay on average $1,720 more per year than a safer driver
  • Consumers who purchase an increased level of liability coverage will pay an extra $520 every year to increase from a low limit to 250/500 limits

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Roadster Insurance 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

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $1,854
$250 $1,682
$500 $1,482
$1,000 $1,288

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
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

Tesla Roadster Insurance 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.

SR-22 Surcharge $207

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
Rate after discounts $850

Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.

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