Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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U.S. average insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 every 12 months for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive costs around $296, collision insurance costs $486, and liability costs $474. Buying just liability costs as little as $522 a year, and insurance for high-risk drivers costs around $3,054. Teens pay the highest rates at up to $5,332 a year.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,414
Price estimates for individual coverage:
Price estimates include $500 physical damage insurance deductibles, liability coverage up to 30/60, and includes uninsured motorist and medical coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 states and for different Roadster trim levels.
Price Range from Low to High
For a 40-year-old driver, Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from the cheapest price of $522 for the bare minimum liability coverage to a much higher rate of $3,054 for a high-risk driver policy.
Geographic Price Range
Your location can make a big difference on car insurance rates. Areas with sparse population have more infrequent physical damage claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The price range example below illustrates how your location can change auto insurance rates.
The ranges above illustrate why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare rates for a specific zip code and their own driving history, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.
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Additional Rate Information
The chart below illustrates average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.
- The cheapest rate after discounts is $818
- Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay about $178 each year
- The average price for the average middle-age driver using $500 deductibles is $1,414
- Selecting more expensive low deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance increases the price to $1,756
- Drivers with serious driving violations could pay at least $3,054
- The price to insure a 16-year-old driver with full coverage can be $5,332 a year
Insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on deductibles and policy limits, your risk profile, and the trim level and model year.
Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could save up to $520 annually, while increasing your policy's liability limits will increase prices. Switching from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
An older driver with no violations or accidents and higher deductibles may pay as low as $1,300 per year on average for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, since even excellent drivers should be prepared to pay as much as $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age
If you have some driving violations or you were responsible for an accident, you are probably paying at least $1,700 to $2,300 additional each year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can cost from 43% to 134% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
The state you live in makes a big difference in Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A 40-year-old driver could pay as low as $920 a year in states like Vermont, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, or have to pay 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% |

| 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 Shop for Cheaper Tesla Roadster Insurance
Getting lower rates on insurance for a Tesla Roadster not only requires being a low-risk driver, but also having above-average credit, not filing small claims, and deciding if full coverage is necessary. Invest the time to shop around every time your policy renews by getting quotes from direct insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.
The items below are a condensed summary of the information illustrated above.
- It is possible to save up to $170 per year just by shopping early and online
- Teen drivers are charged the highest prices, as much as $444 a month if full coverage is included
- Increasing physical damage deductibles could save as much as $525 each year
- Drivers considered higher risk with multiple at-fault accidents may pay on average $1,640 more every year to insure their Roadster
- Insureds who may need more liability coverage will pay approximately $520 annually to go from a low limit to a 250/500 level
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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