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Estimated insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are $1,482 every 12 months for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $314, collision costs $536, and liability insurance is $474. Liability-only insurance costs around $522 a year, with high-risk driver insurance costing $3,206 or more. Teens pay the most at $5,554 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,482

Premium estimates by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $314
Collision $536
Liability $474

Prices include $500 policy deductibles, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes UM/UIM and medical coverage. Rates include averaging for all states and for different Roadster trim levels.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

Using a middle-aged driver as an example, insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster go from the cheapest price of $522 for a discount liability-only rate to a much higher rate of $3,206 for a driver who requires high-risk insurance.

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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Choosing to live in a large city has a significant impact on car insurance rates. Rural locations are statistically proven to have more infrequent accident claims than cities with more traffic congestion.

The price range example below illustrates how where you live affects auto insurance prices.

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

These rate differences show why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare rates quotes using their specific location and their own driving history, rather than relying on averaged prices.

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Rates by State, City, and Model

The chart below shows estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $850
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save $194 a year
  • The average price for a 40-year-old good driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,482
  • Selecting more expensive low deductibles costs an extra $372 a year
  • Higher-risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay around $3,206 or more
  • An auto insurance policy to insure a teen driver with full coverage can cost $5,554

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

Insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster also have a wide range based on physical damage deductibles and liability limits, your driver profile, and the model of your Roadster.

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles can reduce prices by up to $570 each year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will push prices upward. Going from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $426 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

An older driver with no violations or accidents and higher deductibles could pay as little as $1,400 every 12 months on average, or $117 per month, for full coverage. Prices are much higher for drivers in their teens, since even excellent drivers should be prepared to pay in the ballpark of $5,500 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have a few violations or you were responsible for an accident, you could be paying anywhere from $1,800 to $2,400 additional annually, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance is expensive and can cost anywhere from 43% to 136% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Where you choose to live also has a big influence on Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $980 a year in states like Iowa, Maine, and Idaho, or have to pay at least $2,110 on average in New York, Louisiana, and Michigan.

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

With such a large range in prices, the only way to know who has the cheapest car insurance prices is to compare prices from as many companies as possible. Every auto insurance company calculates prices differently, and prices will be substantially different.

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 Shop for the Right Tesla Roadster Insurance

Finding better rates on Tesla Roadster insurance consists of avoiding accidents and claims, having above-average credit, not filing small claims, and qualifying for all possible discounts. Take the time to comparison shop at every other renewal by requesting quotes from direct carriers, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

The points below are a quick rundown of the concepts that were touched on in the above illustrations.

  • High-risk drivers with reckless driving or DUI convictions may pay on average $1,720 more per year to insure a Tesla Roadster
  • Drivers under the age of 20 are the costliest to insure, as much as $463 per month if full coverage is included
  • Drivers can save around $180 per year simply by shopping early and online
  • Increasing policy deductibles could save as much as $575 each year
  • Drivers can save around $180 per year simply by shopping early and online

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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