Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year with full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs around $296 a year, collision costs $486, and liability insurance costs $474. Liability-only insurance costs as little as $522 a year, with high-risk driver insurance 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:
Prices are based on $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, split liability limits of 30/60, and includes uninsured motorist and medical coverage. Estimates are averaged for all U.S. states and Roadster trim levels.
Price Range from Low to High
Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, Tesla Roadster insurance prices go from the low end price of $522 for the bare minimum liability coverage to a high of $3,054 for coverage for higher-risk drivers.
Geographic Price Range
Your location has a significant impact on insurance rates. Areas with sparse population have lower incidents of collision claims than congested cities.
The diagram below illustrates how rural and urban location affects auto insurance rates.
The ranges above demonstrate why it is important to compare rates for a specific zip code, rather than relying on rate averages.
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Additional Rate Information
The chart below details estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.
- The best full coverage rate is $818
- Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay about $1,236 annually
- The estimated price for the average middle-age driver using $500 deductibles is $1,414
- Buying low $100 deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance will cost an additional $342 a year
- High risk drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay at least $3,054 or more
- The price that insures a teen driver can be $5,332 a year
Car insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on the trim level of your Roadster, your age and driving habits, and deductibles and policy limits.
If you have some driving violations or you caused an accident, you may be forking out at least $1,700 to $2,300 extra each year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can cost anywhere from 43% to 134% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates
Older drivers with no driving violations and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles could pay as little as $1,300 per year on average for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records will be charged as much as $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age
The state you live in makes a big difference in Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A 40-year-old driver could pay as low as $1,020 a year in states like New Hampshire, Ohio, and Utah, or at least $1,910 on average in Florida, Michigan, and New York.
| 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 save up to $520 each year, while buying higher liability limits will increase prices. Moving from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
Since prices can be so different, the best way to find out your exact price is to get quotes from as many companies as possible. Every company utilizes a different rate formula, so rate quotes may be quite 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 Find Affordable Tesla Roadster Insurance
Getting lower rates on Tesla Roadster insurance not only requires having a decent driving record, but also having a positive credit history, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and qualifying for all possible discounts. Comparison shop at least once a year by getting quotes from direct companies, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.
The following items are a brief review of the primary concepts that were raised in the charts and tables above.
- You may be able to save up to $170 per year simply by quoting early and online
- High-risk drivers with DUI or reckless driving convictions may pay on average $1,640 more every year than a driver with a clean driving record
- Increasing physical damage deductibles can save approximately $525 each year
- 16 to 18-year-old drivers are the costliest to insure, costing up to $444 a month if full coverage is purchased
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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