Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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The average insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 every 12 months for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive insurance costs around $296 a year, collision costs $486, and liability insurance is estimated at $474. Liability-only insurance costs approximately $522 a year, with high-risk driver insurance costing $3,054 or more. 16-year-old drivers cost the most to insure at $5,332 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,414
Policy rates for type of insurance:
Prices are based on $500 policy deductibles, liability coverage up to 30/60, and includes both medical and UM/UIM coverage. Prices are averaged for all 50 states and Roadster trim levels.
Price Range Variability
For a 40-year-old driver, Tesla Roadster insurance rates go from the cheapest price of $522 for basic liability insurance to a high of $3,054 for a high-risk driver policy.
Urban vs. Rural Price Range
Living in a larger city has a significant impact on car insurance rates. Areas with sparse population are shown to have more infrequent physical damage claims than congested cities.
The diagram below illustrates how your location can change auto insurance rates.
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Rate Comparisons
The chart below illustrates estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.
- The best full coverage rate is $818
- Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save about $1,236 each year
- The average price for a good driver age 40 using $500 deductibles is $1,414
- Buying low $100 deductibles for comp and collision coverage costs an extra $342 a year
- High-risk insureds with multiple tickets or accidents could pay at least $3,054 or more
- Policy cost to insure a teen driver can be $5,332 each year
Auto insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster also range considerably based on liability limits and deductibles, your risk profile, and the trim level and model year.
Opting for high physical damage deductibles can save as much as $520 each year, while buying higher liability limits will increase rates. Switching from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $426 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
Older drivers with a good driving record and higher deductibles could pay as little as $1,300 annually on average, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Rates are highest for teenagers, since even excellent drivers will have to pay as much as $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age
If you have a few points on your driving record or you were responsible for an accident, you are probably paying at least $1,700 to $2,300 in extra premium every year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy ranges anywhere from 43% to 134% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates
Your home state plays a big part in determining prices for Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A good driver about age 40 could pay 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% |
Because rates have so much variability, the only way to figure out your exact price is to get quotes from as many companies as possible. Each auto insurer utilizes a different rate formula, and quoted rates will be varied.
| 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 Affordable Tesla Roadster Insurance
Finding cheaper rates on Tesla Roadster insurance takes being a good driver, having a good credit score, being claim-free, and maximizing policy discounts. Invest the time to shop around every time your policy renews by requesting rates from direct insurance companies, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.
The following list is a brief review of the information illustrated above.
- It is possible to save up to $170 per year simply by quoting early and online
- Drivers age 16 to 20 are expensive to insure, possibly costing $444 each month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
- Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles could save as much as $525 each year
- High-risk drivers with DUI or reckless driving convictions may pay on average $1,640 more every year than a safer driver
- Drivers who may need an increased level of liability coverage will pay around $520 annually to raise limits from a 30/60 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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