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Average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $296, collision insurance costs $486, and liability insurance is $474. A liability-only policy costs around $522 a year, and high-risk insurance costs $3,054 or more. 16-year-old drivers receive the highest rates at up to $5,332 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Rate estimates by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Full coverage includes $500 physical damage insurance deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Rates are averaged for all 50 states and for all Roadster models.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

Using a middle-aged driver as an example, prices range range from as low as $522 for liability-only coverage to the much higher price of $3,054 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.

Liability Only $522
Full Coverage $1,414
High Risk $3,054

Price Range by Location

Choosing to live in a large city has a significant impact on the price of auto insurance. Rural locations tend to have a lower frequency of physical damage claims than congested cities. The example below illustrates how where you live affects auto insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,061
Small Cities $1,485
Large Cities $1,909

These examples illustrate why everyone should compare rates quotes using their specific location and risk profile, rather than relying on rate averages.

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Additional Charts and Tables

The chart below illustrates average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The best full coverage rate is $818
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save $178 each year
  • The average rate for a 40-year-old driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Buying pricier low deductibles will cost an extra $342 a year
  • Higher-risk drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay around $3,054
  • The cost for full coverage for a teen driver for full coverage can cost $5,332

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Tesla Roadster insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from $818 to $5,332 for full coverage

Insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster can also vary considerably based on your driver profile, the model year and trim level, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

A more mature driver with a clean driving record and high deductibles could pay as little as $1,300 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Rates are highest for teen drivers, where even good drivers can expect to pay in the ballpark of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you live also has a big influence on Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A middle-age driver might find rates as low as $920 a year in states like North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Vermont, or at least $1,910 on average in Florida, New York, and Michigan.

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by State
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%

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Tesla Roadster insurance rates by U.S. city

Opting for high physical damage deductibles can reduce rates by up to $520 each year, whereas buying more liability protection will push rates upward. Switching from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $426 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you like to drive fast or tend to cause accidents, you are probably paying anywhere from $1,700 to $2,300 extra per year, depending on your age. Tesla Roadster insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost anywhere from 43% to 134% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by Model Year
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 More Affordable Tesla Roadster Insurance

Saving money on Tesla Roadster insurance consists of being a low-risk driver, maintaining good credit, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and possibly raising deductibles. Take the time to comparison shop every other policy renewal by requesting quotes from direct insurance companies like GEICO and Progressive, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

The items below are a summary of the ideas that were touched on in the above illustrations.

  • Teen drivers are expensive to insure, costing up to $444 per month for full coverage
  • High-risk drivers who have multiple accidents or major violations may pay on average $1,640 more per year to insure their Roadster
  • Increasing deductibles can save around $525 each year
  • It is possible to save around $170 per year just by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Roadster Insurance 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

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $1,756
$250 $1,598
$500 $1,414
$1,000 $1,236

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
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

Tesla Roadster Insurance 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.

SR-22 Surcharge $196

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
Rate after discounts $818

Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.

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