Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates

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Estimated insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 every 12 months for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive insurance costs an estimated $296 a year, collision costs $486, and liability 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 pay the most at $5,332 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Premium estimates broken down by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Rate estimates include $500 policy deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes both medical and uninsured motorist insurance. Rates include averaging for all 50 states and Roadster trim levels.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

For the average 40-year-old driver, insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster go from the cheapest price of $522 for minimum levels of liability insurance to a high of $3,054 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.

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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Living in a larger city can have significant affects on the price of insurance. More rural locations are statistically proven to have more infrequent physical damage claims than congested cities.

The diagram below illustrates the difference location can make on insurance prices.

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

These rate differences illustrate why it is important to get quotes for a targeted area and their own driving history, instead of using rate averages.

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Additional Rate Details

The chart below illustrates estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.

  • The best full coverage rate is $818
  • Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save approximately $1,236 each year
  • The average price for a 40-year-old good driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Buying low $100 deductibles for comp and collision coverage costs an extra $342 every year
  • Unlucky drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay up to $3,054 or more
  • An auto insurance policy to insure a teen driver can cost as much as $5,332 each year

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

Insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster also have a wide range based on physical damage deductibles and liability limits, your risk profile, and the model year and trim level.

Opting for high physical damage deductibles can save as much as $520 every year, while buying higher liability limits will increase premiums. Switching from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $426 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Older drivers with no violations or accidents and higher deductibles may pay as little as $1,300 annually on average, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Prices are highest for drivers in their teens, since even excellent drivers should be prepared to pay at least $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have a few violations or you were responsible for an accident, you are probably paying $1,700 to $2,300 additional annually, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy ranges as much as 43% to 134% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

Where you choose to live plays a big part in determining prices for Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A good driver about age 40 could pay 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

With such a large range in prices, the only way to figure out which insurance company is cheapest is to get quotes and see which company has the best price. Each auto insurer utilizes a different rate formula, and prices will be substantially different.

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 Shop for the Best Tesla Roadster Insurance

Finding better rates on car insurance takes being a good driver, having above-average credit, paying for small claims out-of-pocket, and maximizing policy discounts. Make time to compare rates every other policy renewal by requesting rates from direct insurance companies, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

The following list is a brief recap of the ideas that were touched on in this article.

  • Drivers age 16 to 20 are expensive to insure, with premiums being up to $444 per month if full coverage is included
  • Higher risk drivers who tend to receive serious violations could be forced to pay on average $1,640 more annually than a safer driver
  • Increasing policy deductibles could save as much as $525 each year
  • It is possible to save approximately $170 per year simply by quoting early and online

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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