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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive costs on average $296 a year, collision insurance costs $486, and liability insurance is $474. A policy with just liability insurance costs around $522 a year, and coverage for high-risk drivers costs around $3,054. Teens pay the highest rates at up to $5,332 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Price estimates by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Full coverage includes $500 deductibles, 30/60 liability limits, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all states and Roadster trim levels.

Price Range from Low to High

For the average driver, Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from the low end price of $522 for liability-only coverage to a high of $3,054 for a driver required to buy high-risk insurance.

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

Geographic Price Range

Choosing to live in a large city has a significant impact on car insurance rates. Rural areas have lower incidents of accident claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The diagram below illustrates how location impacts car insurance rates.

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

The ranges above show why it is important to compare rates quotes based on a specific location, rather than relying on averaged prices.

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Additional Charts and Tables

The chart below shows average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $818
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save around $1,236 a year
  • The estimated price for the average middle-age driver with $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Selecting low $100 deductibles bumps up the cost to $1,756
  • Higher-risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay upwards of $3,054
  • The price that insures a teen driver may cost $5,332

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

Insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on the trim level of your Roadster, how you drive, and policy deductibles and limits.

If you have some driving violations or you caused an accident, you could be paying at a minimum $1,700 to $2,300 extra each year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy is expensive and can cost anywhere from 43% to 134% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Older drivers with a clean driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles could pay as little as $1,300 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records can expect to pay upwards of $5,300 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 $930 a year in states like Idaho, Maine, and Iowa, or have to pay at least $2,020 on average in Michigan, Louisiana, and New York.

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

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles can reduce prices by up to $520 each year, while buying higher liability limits will cost you more. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

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 Find More Affordable Tesla Roadster Insurance

Getting lower rates on Tesla Roadster insurance consists of not taking risks behind the wheel, having above-average credit, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and determing if full coverage is necessary. Compare rates at every policy renewal by getting price quotes from direct carriers, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

The following is a summary of the data touched on above.

  • Drivers who require higher liability limits will pay approximately $520 each year to raise from a low limit to the 250/500 level
  • Drivers can save as much as $170 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save approximately $525 each year
  • Teens pay the highest prices, with premiums as much as $444 a month if full coverage is included

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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