Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,482 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $314, collision insurance costs $536, and liability costs around $474. Buying just liability costs as low as $522 a year, and insurance for high-risk drivers costs $3,206 or more. Teenage drivers pay the highest rates at up to $5,554 a year.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,482
Price estimates by individual coverage:
Full coverage includes $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, 30/60 liability limits, and includes uninsured/under-insured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 states and for different Roadster trim levels.
Price Range from Low to High
For an average driver, Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from the low end price of $522 for your basic liability-only policy to a much higher rate of $3,206 for a driver required to buy high-risk insurance.
Geographic Price Range
Where you live can make a big difference on insurance rates. Rural areas have lower incidents of physical damage claims than densely populated cities. The price range example below illustrates the effect of geographic area on car insurance rates.
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More Rate Information
The chart below illustrates average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.
- The best discount rate is $850
- Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save around $194 each year
- The estimated price for the average middle-age driver with $500 deductibles is $1,482
- Using more expensive low deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an additional $372 annually
- High-risk insureds who are prone to accidents and violations could pay upwards of $3,206
- The price that insures a 16-year-old driver with full coverage may cost $5,554 or more
Insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on the model year and trim level, your age and driving record, and policy deductibles and limits.
If you have some driving violations or you caused an accident, you are probably paying at a minimum $1,800 to $2,400 additional each year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can be from 43% to 136% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
An older driver with no violations or accidents and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as low as $1,400 a year for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records should be prepared to pay upwards of $5,500 a year. View Rates by Age
The state you live in has a huge impact on Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $970 a year in states like Vermont, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, or be forced to pay as much as $2,000 on average in Michigan, New York, and Florida.
| 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% |
Using high physical damage deductibles could cut prices by as much as $570 annually, while increasing your policy's liability limits will cost you more. Switching from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
| 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 Find More Affordable Tesla Roadster Insurance
Getting lower rates on insurance for a Tesla Roadster requires having a decent driving record, having a good credit score, not filing small claims, and dropping full coverage on older vehicles. Compare prices at every policy renewal by requesting rates from direct insurance companies, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.
The following items are a summary of the data covered in the above illustrations.
- Insureds who require additional liability coverage will pay an extra $520 annually to increase from a low limit to the 250/500 level
- It is possible to save as much as $180 per year just by shopping early and online
- Increasing physical damage deductibles can save approximately $575 each year
- 16 to 18-year-old drivers pay higher prices, as much as $463 a month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
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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