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U.S. average auto insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 annually with full coverage. Comprehensive costs an estimated $296 a year, collision insurance costs $486, and liability is $474. Buying just liability costs around $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 broken down by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Full coverage includes $500 policy deductibles, liability limits of 30/60, and includes uninsured/under-insured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all U.S. states and Roadster trim levels.

Price Range from Low to High

For a driver around age 40, Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from as cheap as $522 for your basic liability-only policy to a high of $3,054 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.

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

Geographic Price Range

Choosing to live in a large city can have significant affects on car insurance rates. More rural locations have fewer collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The diagram below illustrates the difference between rural and urban areas on insurance prices.

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

The ranges above demonstrate why it is important to compare rates quotes for a targeted area and their own personal driving habits, instead of using averaged prices.

Use the form below to get customized rates for your location.

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More Rate Information

The chart below details average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $818
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $1,236 annually
  • The estimated rate for the average middle-age driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Selecting low $100 deductibles will cost $1,756
  • At-risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay up to $3,054
  • The price with full coverage for a teen driver can cost as much as $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 and model year, your driving record, and liability limits and deductibles.

Older drivers with no violations or accidents and high physical damage deductibles may pay as little as $1,300 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, where even without any violations or accidents they should be prepared to pay at least $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have some driving violations or you caused a few accidents, you may be forking out $1,700 to $2,300 additional each year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy is expensive and can cost as much as 43% to 134% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

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

The state you live in also has a big influence on Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $1,020 a year in states like Utah, Ohio, and New Hampshire, or have to pay at least $1,910 on average in New York, Michigan, and Florida.

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
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 Buy More Affordable Tesla Roadster Insurance

Getting lower rates on car insurance consists of being safe and accident-free, having good credit, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and possibly raising deductibles. Set aside time to compare rates once a year by requesting rates from direct companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from several local insurance agents.

Below you'll find a summary of the data that was covered above.

  • You may be able to save approximately $170 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Policyholders who want more liability protection will pay approximately $520 every year to raise from a low limit to higher 250/500 limits
  • Youthful drivers are expensive to insure, costing up to $444 a month if they have full coverage
  • Higher risk drivers who have multiple accidents or major violations pay on average $1,640 more annually than a low-risk driver

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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