Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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Average insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 every 12 months including full coverage. Comprehensive costs approximately $296 a year, collision costs $486, and liability insurance is $474. Buying just liability costs around $522 a year, with insurance for high-risk drivers costing around $3,054. Teens receive the highest rates at $5,332 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,414
Rate estimates by individual coverage type:
Full coverage includes $500 deductible amounts, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Rates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and Roadster trim levels.
Price Range by Coverage and Risk
For the average 40-year-old driver, prices range go from the cheapest price of $522 for liability-only coverage to a high of $3,054 for a driver who requires high-risk insurance.
Price Range by Location
Choosing to live in a large city has a significant impact on car insurance prices. Rural locations tend to have more infrequent comprehensive and collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion.
The diagram below illustrates the difference location can make on auto insurance prices.
These examples highlight why it is important to compare rates quotes using their specific location and their own driving history, rather than relying on averaged prices.
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Additional Charts and Tables
The chart below breaks down estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.
- The cheapest rate after discounts is $818
- Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save $1,236 every year
- The average price for a 40-year-old driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,414
- Selecting low $100 deductibles increases the price to $1,756
- Higher-risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay around $3,054 or more
- The cost to insure a teen driver can cost $5,332
Auto insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster can also vary considerably based on policy deductibles and limits, your driving characteristics, and the model of your Roadster.
Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles can reduce rates by up to $520 each year, while buying higher liability limits will push rates upward. Changing from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $426 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
Older drivers with a good driving record and higher deductibles could pay as little as $1,300 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teen drivers, since even excellent drivers will have to pay in the ballpark of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age
If you like to drive fast or you were responsible for an accident, you are likely paying anywhere from $1,700 to $2,300 in extra premium per year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy is expensive and can cost anywhere from 43% to 134% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
Where you live 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 have to pay 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% |
With so much variability in rates, the best way to figure out who has the best auto insurance rates is to get quotes from as many companies as possible. Every auto insurance company calculates rates differently, and quoted rates can be significantly different.
| 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
Saving money on Tesla Roadster insurance consists of having a good driving record, having a good credit score, not filing small claims, and not having any coverage lapses. Make time to compare rates at every other renewal by obtaining price quotes from direct car insurance companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from your local car insurance providers.
The next list is a summary of the concepts that were touched on in this article.
- High-risk drivers who have multiple accidents or major violations could be charged and average of $1,640 more per year to buy Tesla Roadster insurance
- Drivers age 20 and younger have the highest car insurance rates, as much as $444 per month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
- You may be able to save around $170 per year simply by quoting early and online
- Increasing deductibles could save as much as $525 each year
- You may be able to save around $170 per year simply by quoting 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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