Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,482 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive costs around $314 each year, collision insurance costs $536, and liability insurance is $474. A policy with just liability insurance costs around $522 a year, and coverage for high-risk drivers costs around $3,206. Teenage drivers pay the highest rates at up to $5,554 a year.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,482
Price estimates for individual coverage:
These estimates include $500 physical damage insurance deductibles, 30/60 split liability limits, and includes medical and UM/UIM coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 states and Roadster models.
Price Range from Low to High
For the average 40-year-old driver, Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from as low as $522 for just liability insurance to a high rate of $3,206 for a high-risk insurance policy.
Geographic Price Range
Choosing to live in a large city has a significant impact on car insurance rates. Areas with sparse population have a lower frequency of physical damage claims than densely populated cities. The graphic below illustrates the difference location can make on auto insurance rates.
The ranges above illustrate why all drivers should compare rates quotes for a specific zip code and risk profile, rather than relying on average rates.
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More Rate Details
The chart below illustrates average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.
- The best discount rate is $850
- Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save about $194 each year
- The average rate for the average middle-age driver using $500 deductibles is $1,482
- Using low deductibles will increase the cost to $1,854
- Higher-risk drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay at least $3,206
- The price for full coverage for a teen driver can be $5,554
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 a clean driving record and high deductibles could pay as little as $1,400 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, where even good drivers can expect to pay as much as $5,500 a year. View Rates by Age
The state you live in also has a big influence on Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $970 a year in states like Vermont, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, or be forced to pay as much as $2,000 on average in Michigan, New York, and Florida.
| 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% |

Using high physical damage deductibles can reduce prices by up to $570 each 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 per 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 $1,800 to $2,400 extra each year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost anywhere from 43% to 136% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
| 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 Find Cheap Tesla Roadster Insurance
Getting lower rates on Tesla Roadster insurance consists of being a low-risk driver, maintaining good credit, not filing small claims, and dropping full coverage on older vehicles. Make time to compare rates at least every other year by quoting rates from direct insurance companies like Progressive and GEICO, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.
The items below are a brief summary of the car insurance concepts touched on in this article.
- High-risk drivers that tend to have accidents or serious violations may pay on average $1,720 more every year to insure their Roadster
- It is possible to save up to $180 per year just by quoting online in advance
- Increasing physical damage deductibles can save around $575 each year
- Drivers who may need more liability coverage will pay an extra $520 annually to raise from a low limit to 250/500 limits
Rate Tables and Charts
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
| Deductible | Premium |
|---|---|
| $100 | $1,854 |
| $250 | $1,682 |
| $500 | $1,482 |
| $1,000 | $1,288 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates by Liability Limit
| 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
| 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.
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 |
Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.
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