Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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The average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive costs on average $296, collision costs $486, and liability costs around $474. A liability-only policy costs as low as $522 a year, with high-risk insurance costing around $3,054. Teen drivers cost the most to insure at $5,332 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,414
Policy rates by type of insurance:
Price estimates include $500 policy deductibles, minimum liability limits, and includes medical and uninsured motorist coverage. Prices are averaged for all 50 states and for different Roadster trim levels.
Price Range Variability
For a 40-year-old driver, Tesla Roadster insurance rates go from as low as $522 for just liability coverage to a much higher rate of $3,054 for high-risk insurance.
Urban vs. Rural Price Range
Where you live can make a big difference on insurance rates. Rural areas are shown to have a lower frequency of physical damage claims than larger metro areas.
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Detailed Rate Analysis
The chart below illustrates estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.
- The lowest rate with discounts is $818
- Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save around $178 each year
- The average rate for a good driver age 40 with $500 deductibles is $1,414
- Choosing more expensive low deductibles for physical damage coverage will increase the cost to $1,756
- High-risk insureds with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay upwards of $3,054 or more
- Policy cost for full coverage for a 16-year-old driver with full coverage may cost $5,332 or more
Car insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster also range considerably based on your risk profile, the model year and trim level, and policy deductibles and limits.
An older driver with no driving violations and high deductibles may pay as low as $1,300 a year, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Rates are highest for teenagers, where even good drivers will be charged upwards of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age
Your home state has a huge impact on Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $920 a year in states like Vermont, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, or as much as $1,910 on average in Michigan, New York, and Florida.
| 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% |

Choosing high deductibles could cut rates by as much as $520 annually, while increasing your policy's liability limits will cost you more. Switching from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $426 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
If you have a few points on your driving record or tend to cause accidents, you are probably paying at a minimum $1,700 to $2,300 extra every year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can be from 43% to 134% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates
Because rates have so much variability, the only way to figure out exactly what you will pay is to compare rates from multiple companies. Each insurance company uses a different rate calculation, so rate quotes will be varied from one company to the next.
| 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 insurance for a Tesla Roadster requires avoiding accidents and claims, having above-average credit, being claim-free, and maximizing policy discounts. Invest the time to shop around every couple of years by obtaining price quotes from direct insurance companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from local independent and exclusive agents.
The points below are a condensed summary of the material that was illustrated above.
- Insureds who require increased liability limits will pay about $520 annually to increase from a 30/60 limit to 250/500 limits
- Drivers under the age of 20 are expensive to insure, possibly costing $444 each month if full coverage is included
- Drivers considered higher risk with multiple at-fault accidents pay an average of $1,640 more each year to insure a Tesla Roadster
- Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save around $525 each year
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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