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 an estimated $296, collision costs $486, and liability costs around $474. Liability-only insurance costs as low as $522 a year, with high-risk driver insurance costing around $3,054. 16-year-old drivers cost the most to insure at $5,332 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,414
Policy rates broken down by type of insurance:
Includes $500 policy deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes both medical and uninsured motorist insurance. Prices are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and for different Roadster trim levels.
Price Range Variability
Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, Tesla Roadster insurance rates go 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 has had serious violations or accidents.
Urban vs. Rural Price Range
Where you live can have significant affects on the price of auto insurance. More rural locations are shown to have lower incidents of comprehensive and collision claims than congested cities.
The price range example below illustrates how rural and urban location affects insurance prices.
The examples above highlight why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare prices for a targeted area, instead of using rate averages.
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Additional Rate Details
The chart below breaks down estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.
- The best full coverage rate is $818
- Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $178 every year
- The estimated price for a good driver age 40 who has $500 deductibles is $1,414
- Buying more expensive low deductibles for physical damage coverage bumps up the cost to $1,756
- Drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay up to $3,054 or more
- Policy cost that insures a teen driver with full coverage can cost as much as $5,332 or more
Auto insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster also range considerably based on the model year and trim level, your driving record and age, and liability limits and deductibles.
If you have a few points on your driving record or you caused an accident, you are likely paying $1,700 to $2,300 in extra premium every year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can be as much as 43% to 134% more than the average rate. 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 a year, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Rates are highest for teenagers, since even teens with perfect driving records will have to pay at least $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 $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 could cut rates by as much as $520 every year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will increase premiums. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $426 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
Because rates have so much variability, the best way to figure out which auto insurance is cheapest is to compare rates and see which company has the best rate. Each insurance company utilizes a different rate formula, and quoted rates will be varied.
| 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 the Cheapest Tesla Roadster Insurance
Finding cheaper rates on car insurance requires being a good driver, maintaining a good credit score, paying for small claims out-of-pocket, and qualifying for all possible discounts. Comparison shop every other policy renewal by requesting quotes from direct car insurance companies, and also from your local car insurance providers.
The following list is a recap of the ideas that were raised in the charts and tables above.
- Drivers age 16 to 20 are the costliest to insure, with premiums being up to $444 each month if the policy includes full coverage
- Higher risk drivers that have major violations or accidents could be charged and average of $1,640 more annually than a safer driver
- Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save approximately $525 each year
- You may be able to save approximately $170 per year simply by shopping early and online
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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