Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive insurance costs around $296 each year, collision costs $486, and liability is $474. Buying just liability costs around $522 a year, with insurance for high-risk drivers costing $3,054 or more. 16-year-old drivers pay the highest rates at $5,332 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,414
Price estimates for individual coverage:
Rates are based on $500 deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical and UM/UIM coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 states and Roadster models.
Price Range from Low to High
For a driver around age 40, Tesla Roadster insurance prices go from as low as $522 for just liability insurance to a high rate of $3,054 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.
Geographic Price Range
Choosing to live in a large city can have significant affects on car insurance rates. Areas with sparse population have a lower frequency of physical damage claims than congested cities.
The graphic below illustrates the difference between rural and urban areas on auto insurance rates.
The ranges above illustrate why all drivers should compare rates quotes for a specific zip code and risk profile, instead of using rate averages.
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More Rate Details
The chart below illustrates estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.
- The best full coverage rate is $818
- Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save about $178 each year
- The average rate for the average middle-age driver using $500 deductibles is $1,414
- Buying low deductibles will cost an extra $342 every year
- At-risk drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay at least $3,054 or more
- The price for full coverage for a teen driver can be $5,332
Insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on your driving record, the model year and trim level, and deductibles and policy limits.
More mature drivers with no violations or accidents and high deductibles may pay as little as $1,300 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, where even good drivers should be prepared to pay as much as $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age
The state you live in also has a big influence on Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $920 a year in states like Vermont, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, or at least $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% |

Opting for high physical damage deductibles can reduce prices by up to $520 every year, whereas increasing liability limits will increase prices. Switching 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 are probably paying at least $1,700 to $2,300 additional each year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost as much as 43% to 134% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates
Since prices can be so different, the only way to figure out your exact price is to do a rate comparison and see which company has the best price. Every auto insurance company utilizes a different rate formula, and prices may be quite different 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 the Best Cheap Tesla Roadster Insurance
Getting lower rates on car insurance consists of not taking risks behind the wheel, having a good credit history, not filing small claims, and taking advantage of discounts. Set aside time to compare rates every other policy renewal by requesting rates from direct insurance companies like Progressive and GEICO, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.
The following is a quick review of the ideas that were covered above.
- Teens are charged the highest prices, as much as $444 a month including comprehensive and collision insurance
- Higher risk drivers with a DUI or reckless driving violation may pay on average $1,640 more every year for Roadster insurance
- Increasing physical damage deductibles can save around $525 each year
- It is possible to save up to $170 per year simply by quoting online in advance
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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