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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive costs around $296 each year, collision insurance costs $486, and liability insurance costs around $474. Liability-only coverage costs as low as $522 a year, and high-risk coverage 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 for individual coverage:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Estimates include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes both medical and UM/UIM coverage. Estimates are averaged for all states and Roadster models.

Price Range from Low to High

For the average driver, Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from the low end price of $522 for basic liability insurance to a high rate of $3,054 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.

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

Geographic Price Range

Where you live has a significant impact on auto insurance rates. Areas with sparse population have lower incidents of accident claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The graphic below illustrates how location impacts auto insurance rates.

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

The ranges above show why all drivers should compare prices for a specific zip code, rather than relying on averaged prices.

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Rate Comparisons

The chart below shows average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $818
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save about $178 a year
  • The estimated price for the average middle-age driver using $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Selecting low deductibles for physical damage coverage bumps up the cost to $1,756
  • Drivers with serious driving violations could pay at least $3,054
  • The price that insures a teen driver can be $5,332 or more

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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

Auto insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on the trim level and model year, how you drive, and deductibles and policy limits.

If you have some driving violations or you caused an accident, you could be paying at least $1,700 to $2,300 in extra premium each year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers can be anywhere from 43% to 134% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

More mature drivers with a good driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles could pay as little as $1,300 a year for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records will have to pay as much as $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in has a huge impact on Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see 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 could cut prices by as much as $520 each year, whereas increasing liability limits will increase prices. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 extra every 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 Low Cost Tesla Roadster Insurance

Getting lower rates on Tesla Roadster insurance requires having a decent driving record, maintaining a good credit score, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and possibly raising deductibles. Compare rates every other policy renewal by getting quotes from direct carriers, and also from several local insurance agents.

The following items are a review of the ideas that were touched on above.

  • 16 to 18-year-old drivers are expensive to insure, with premiums as much as $444 a month if the policy includes full coverage
  • High-risk drivers who have several accidents or serious violations pay on average $1,640 more every year than a driver with a clean driving record
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save approximately $525 each year
  • Drivers can save up to $170 per year just by quoting online in advance

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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