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UPDATED: Mar 29, 2024

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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,482 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive costs an estimated $314, collision costs $536, and liability costs around $474. Buying just liability costs as low as $522 a year, with insurance for high-risk drivers costing around $3,206. Teens pay the highest rates at $5,554 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,482

Price estimates broken down by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $314
Collision $536
Liability $474

Rates are based on $500 physical damage insurance deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and for all Roadster models.

Price Range from Low to High

For the average 40-year-old driver, Tesla Roadster insurance prices go from as low as $522 for just the minimum liability insurance to the much higher price of $3,206 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.

Liability Only $522
Full Coverage $1,482
High Risk $3,206

Geographic Price Range

Where you live can have significant affects on the price of auto insurance. More rural locations have a lower frequency of comprehensive and collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion.

The example below illustrates the difference location can make on insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,112
Small Cities $1,556
Large Cities $2,001

The ranges above highlight why everyone should compare prices for a targeted area and risk profile, instead of using averaged prices.

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Additional Rate Analysis

The chart below breaks down estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $850
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $194 every year
  • The average rate for the average middle-age driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,482
  • Selecting pricier low deductibles for physical damage coverage will increase the cost to $1,854
  • Drivers with serious driving violations could pay up to $3,206 or more
  • The price for full coverage for a teen driver for full coverage can cost as much as $5,554 or more

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Tesla Roadster insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing full coverage Tesla Roadster insurance rates range from $850 to $5,554

Insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on your driving record, the model of your Roadster, and liability limits and deductibles.

A more mature driver with no violations or accidents and high deductibles may pay as little as $1,400 a year for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, where even good drivers should be prepared to pay at least $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 $1,140 a year in states like Vermont, New Hampshire, and Missouri, or have to pay at least $2,110 on average in Louisiana, New York, and Michigan.

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by State
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%

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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 $570 every year, whereas buying more liability protection will increase premiums. Changing from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have some driving violations or tend to cause accidents, you are likely paying $1,800 to $2,400 additional each year, depending on your age. Tesla Roadster insurance for high-risk drivers can be as much as 43% to 136% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Since prices can be so different, the best way to figure out which car insurance is cheapest is to regularly compare prices and see which company has the best price. Each insurance company calculates prices differently, and prices may be quite different from one company to the next.

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by Model Year
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 the Best Cheap Tesla Roadster Insurance

Getting lower rates on car insurance requires being a low-risk driver, having a good credit history, being claim-free, and maximizing policy discounts. Make time to compare rates every other policy renewal by requesting quotes from direct car insurance companies like Progressive and GEICO, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

The items below are a quick review of the ideas that were touched on in this article.

  • Teen drivers are expensive to insure, possibly costing $463 a month including comprehensive and collision insurance
  • Higher risk drivers with a DUI or reckless driving violation may pay on average $1,720 more annually to insure their Roadster
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save around $575 each year
  • You may be able to save approximately $180 per year simply by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Roadster Insurance 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

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $1,854
$250 $1,682
$500 $1,482
$1,000 $1,288

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
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

Tesla Roadster Insurance 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.

SR-22 Surcharge $207

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
Rate after discounts $850

Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.

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