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Average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive costs on average $296 a year, collision insurance costs $486, and liability is $474. Liability-only coverage costs around $522 a year, and high-risk coverage costs around $3,054. Teen drivers receive the highest rates at up to $5,332 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Rate estimates by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Rates are based on $500 policy deductibles, liability coverage up to 30/60, and includes uninsured/under-insured motorist coverage. Rates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and Roadster trim levels.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

For the average 40-year-old driver, prices range range from as low as $522 for your basic liability-only policy to a high of $3,054 for a high-risk driver policy.

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

Price Range by Location

Choosing to live in a large city can make a big difference on car insurance rates. Rural areas tend to have a lower frequency of comprehensive and collision claims than larger metro areas. The diagram below illustrates the difference location can make on car insurance rates.

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

These examples highlight why it is important to compare rates quotes based on a specific location and risk profile, instead of making a decision based on price averages.

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

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $818
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save around $1,236 every year
  • The average rate for a 40-year-old driver with $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Choosing low $100 deductibles will increase the cost to $1,756
  • Drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay upwards of $3,054
  • The cost for full coverage for a 16-year-old 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

Car insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster can also vary considerably based on your driver profile, the model of your Roadster, and policy deductibles and limits.

Older drivers with no driving violations and high deductibles may pay as low as $1,300 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Rates are highest for teen drivers, where even good drivers will be charged upwards of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you live also has a big influence on Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find rates as low as $1,080 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or as much as $2,020 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.

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 high deductibles can reduce rates by up to $520 annually, while buying higher liability limits will cost you more. Changing from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $426 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you like to drive fast or tend to cause accidents, you are likely paying at a minimum $1,700 to $2,300 extra per year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy is expensive and can cost from 43% to 134% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

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 the Best Cheap Tesla Roadster Insurance

Saving money on insurance for a Tesla Roadster consists of avoiding accidents and claims, having above-average credit, not filing small claims, and possibly raising deductibles. Make time to compare rates every time your policy renews by requesting rates from direct car insurance companies like GEICO and Progressive, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

The points below are a quick review of the information touched on in this article.

  • You may be able to save as much as $170 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Drivers under the age of 20 are expensive to insure, as much as $444 per month if full coverage is included
  • Increasing deductibles can save around $525 each year
  • Drivers considered higher risk with a DUI or reckless driving violation may pay on average $1,640 more each year to insure a Tesla Roadster
  • Insureds who require increased liability limits will pay about $520 per year to raise from a minimum limit to 250/500 limits

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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