Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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Estimated insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are $1,482 every 12 months for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $314 a year, collision costs $536, and liability insurance is estimated at $474. Liability-only coverage costs approximately $522 a year, with high-risk coverage costing $3,206 or more. Teen drivers pay the most at $5,554 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,482
Premium estimates by type of coverage:
Rates are based on $500 physical damage insurance deductibles, liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical and UM/UIM coverage. Rates include averaging for all 50 states and Roadster trim levels.
Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage
Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster go from the cheapest price of $522 for just liability insurance to a high of $3,206 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.
Insurance Price Range by Location
Living in a larger city has a significant impact on the price of auto insurance. Rural locations are statistically proven to have more infrequent physical damage claims than larger metro areas.
The diagram below illustrates how rural and urban location affects auto insurance prices.
These rate differences illustrate why it is important to get quotes using their specific location and their own driving history, rather than relying on price averages.
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More Rate Details
The chart below illustrates estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.
- The lowest rate with discounts is $850
- Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save $1,288 each year
- The average price for a 40-year-old good driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,482
- Choosing low $100 deductibles for comp and collision coverage costs an extra $372 a year
- High-risk insureds with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay around $3,206 or more
- An auto insurance policy to insure a teen driver can cost $5,554 each year
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 of your Roadster.
Choosing high deductibles can save as much as $570 each year, while buying higher liability limits will push prices upward. Switching from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $426 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
Older drivers with a clean driving record and higher deductibles could pay as little as $1,400 annually on average, or $117 per month, for full coverage. Prices are highest for drivers in their teens, since even excellent drivers can expect to pay in the ballpark of $5,500 a year. View Rates by Age
If you have a few violations or you were responsible for an accident, you are probably paying anywhere from $1,800 to $2,400 extra annually, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy ranges anywhere from 43% to 136% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates
Where you choose to live plays a big part in determining prices for Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A good driver about age 40 could pay as low as $970 a year in states like North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Vermont, or as much as $2,000 on average in Florida, New York, and Michigan.
| 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% |

With such a large range in prices, the only way to figure out who has the best car insurance prices is to get quotes from as many companies as possible. Each auto insurer uses a different rate calculation, so the prices will be substantially different.
| 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 Shop for the Best Cheap Tesla Roadster Insurance
Finding better rates on Tesla Roadster insurance takes being a low-risk driver, having good credit, paying for small claims out-of-pocket, and maximizing policy discounts. Set aside time to shop around once a year by requesting rates from direct insurance companies, and also from local insurance agencies.
The items below are a quick review of the data that was raised in the charts and tables above.
- It is possible to save around $180 per year simply by quoting early and online
- Drivers who purchase more liability coverage will pay about $520 annually to raise limits from 30/60 bodily injury limits to a 250/500 level
- Teen drivers are expensive to insure, with premiums being up to $463 per month if they have full coverage
- High-risk drivers with a DUI or reckless driving violation may have to pay on average $1,720 more per year to insure their Roadster
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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