Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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U.S. average insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are $1,482 every 12 months for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $314 each year, collision costs $536, and liability is estimated at $474. Liability-only insurance costs approximately $522 a year, with high-risk driver insurance costing $3,206 or more. 16-year-old drivers pay the highest rates at $5,554 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,482
Price estimates by individual coverage:
Prices include $500 physical damage insurance deductibles, 30/60 liability coverage, and includes uninsured motorist and medical coverage. Estimates are averaged for all states and Roadster models.
Price Range from Low to High
Using a middle-aged driver as an example, Tesla Roadster insurance prices go from the cheapest price of $522 for the bare minimum liability coverage to a high rate of $3,206 for a policy for a high-risk driver.
Geographic Price Range
Living in a larger city can have significant affects on car insurance rates. Rural areas have more infrequent accident claims than congested cities.
The graphic below illustrates how where you live affects car insurance rates.
The ranges above show why all drivers should get quotes based on a specific location and their own driving history, instead of using rate averages.
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Additional Rate Information
The chart below shows estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.
- The best full coverage rate is $850
- Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save around $194 a year
- The average price for the average middle-age driver with $500 deductibles is $1,482
- Buying low deductibles for comp and collision coverage costs an extra $372 every year
- Unlucky drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay upwards of $3,206 or more
- The price to insure a teen driver may cost $5,554 each year
Car insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on deductibles and policy limits, your driver profile, and the trim level of your Roadster.
Opting for high physical damage deductibles can save as much as $570 every year, whereas increasing liability limits will cost you more. Going from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
More mature drivers with no driving violations and higher deductibles may pay as little as $1,400 annually on average for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, since even excellent drivers will be charged upwards of $5,500 a year. View Rates by Age
If you have some driving violations or you were responsible for an accident, you could be paying at a minimum $1,800 to $2,400 extra each year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers ranges as much as 43% to 136% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates
The state you live in plays a big part in determining prices for Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A good driver about age 40 could pay as low as $980 a year in states like Idaho, Maine, and Iowa, or at least $2,110 on average in Michigan, Louisiana, and New York.
| 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% |
Since prices can be so different, the only way to know exactly what you will pay is to do a rate comparison and see which company has the best price. Each auto insurer utilizes a different rate formula, so rate quotes may be quite 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 Right Tesla Roadster Insurance
Getting lower rates on car insurance takes being a low-risk driver, maintaining a good credit score, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and maximizing policy discounts. Take the time to comparison shop every year by getting quotes from direct carriers like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from local independent and exclusive agents.
The items below are a quick rundown of the coverage data touched on in the above illustrations.
- Drivers can save as much as $180 per year simply by quoting online in advance
- Increasing physical damage deductibles could save as much as $575 each year
- Teen drivers are expensive to insure, with premiums as much as $463 a month if the policy includes full coverage
- Higher risk drivers with reckless driving or DUI convictions pay an average of $1,720 more each 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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