Tesla Model S Insurance Rates
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The average insurance rates for a Tesla Model S are $1,740 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive insurance costs an estimated $414 a year, collision costs $800, and liability coverage costs $390. A liability-only policy costs as little as $438 a year, with high-risk insurance costing $3,788 or more. Teens cost the most to insure at $6,234 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,740
Policy rates broken down by type of insurance:
Prices include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes both medical and uninsured motorist insurance. Prices are averaged for all 50 states and Model S trim levels.
Price Range Variability
Using a middle-aged driver as an example, Tesla Model S insurance rates go from the low end price of $438 for minimum levels of liability insurance to a high of $3,788 for a driver who requires high-risk insurance.
Urban vs. Rural Price Range
Your location has a large influence on the price of insurance. More rural locations are shown to have lower incidents of physical damage claims than cities with more traffic congestion.
The diagram below illustrates how where you live affects insurance prices.
The examples above illustrate why it is important to compare rates for a targeted area, rather than using averaged prices.
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Additional Rate Details
The chart below illustrates estimated Tesla Model S insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.
- The cheapest rate after discounts is $965
- Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay approximately $1,466 each year
- The estimated price for a good driver age 40 who has $500 deductibles is $1,740
- Selecting low $100 deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance will cost an additional $538 each year
- High-risk insureds with serious driving violations could pay up to $3,788 or more
- Policy cost that insures a teenage driver can cost as much as $6,234 a year
Car insurance rates for a Tesla Model S also range considerably based on the trim level of your Model S, your age and driving record, and liability limits and deductibles.
If you have a few points on your driving record or you caused an accident, you are probably paying $2,100 to $2,800 extra every year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can cost around 45% to 135% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
Older drivers with no driving violations and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may only pay around $1,600 per year on average, or $133 per month, for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teenagers, since even teens with perfect driving records will be charged at least $6,200 a year. View Rates by Age
Your home state makes a big difference in Tesla Model S insurance rates. A 40-year-old driver could pay as low as $1,140 a year in states like North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Vermont, or have to pay at least $2,350 on average in Florida, New York, and Michigan.
| State | Premium | Compared to U.S. Avg | Percent Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $1,572 | -$168 | -9.7% |
| Alaska | $1,336 | -$404 | -23.2% |
| Arizona | $1,444 | -$296 | -17.0% |
| Arkansas | $1,740 | -$0 | 0.0% |
| California | $1,984 | $244 | 14.0% |
| Colorado | $1,662 | -$78 | -4.5% |
| Connecticut | $1,788 | $48 | 2.8% |
| Delaware | $1,968 | $228 | 13.1% |
| Florida | $2,174 | $434 | 24.9% |
| Georgia | $1,610 | -$130 | -7.5% |
| Hawaii | $1,250 | -$490 | -28.2% |
| Idaho | $1,180 | -$560 | -32.2% |
| Illinois | $1,298 | -$442 | -25.4% |
| Indiana | $1,312 | -$428 | -24.6% |
| Iowa | $1,174 | -$566 | -32.5% |
| Kansas | $1,654 | -$86 | -4.9% |
| Kentucky | $2,376 | $636 | 36.6% |
| Louisiana | $2,576 | $836 | 48.0% |
| Maine | $1,076 | -$664 | -38.2% |
| Maryland | $1,436 | -$304 | -17.5% |
| Massachusetts | $1,390 | -$350 | -20.1% |
| Michigan | $3,022 | $1,282 | 73.7% |
| Minnesota | $1,460 | -$280 | -16.1% |
| Mississippi | $2,084 | $344 | 19.8% |
| Missouri | $1,546 | -$194 | -11.1% |
| Montana | $1,870 | $130 | 7.5% |
| Nebraska | $1,370 | -$370 | -21.3% |
| Nevada | $2,088 | $348 | 20.0% |
| New Hampshire | $1,256 | -$484 | -27.8% |
| New Jersey | $1,946 | $206 | 11.8% |
| New Mexico | $1,540 | -$200 | -11.5% |
| New York | $1,832 | $92 | 5.3% |
| North Carolina | $1,002 | -$738 | -42.4% |
| North Dakota | $1,426 | -$314 | -18.0% |
| Ohio | $1,200 | -$540 | -31.0% |
| Oklahoma | $1,786 | $46 | 2.6% |
| Oregon | $1,594 | -$146 | -8.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $1,658 | -$82 | -4.7% |
| Rhode Island | $2,322 | $582 | 33.4% |
| South Carolina | $1,578 | -$162 | -9.3% |
| South Dakota | $1,468 | -$272 | -15.6% |
| Tennessee | $1,524 | -$216 | -12.4% |
| Texas | $2,098 | $358 | 20.6% |
| Utah | $1,290 | -$450 | -25.9% |
| Vermont | $1,190 | -$550 | -31.6% |
| Virginia | $1,042 | -$698 | -40.1% |
| Washington | $1,344 | -$396 | -22.8% |
| West Virginia | $1,596 | -$144 | -8.3% |
| Wisconsin | $1,204 | -$536 | -30.8% |
| Wyoming | $1,550 | -$190 | -10.9% |
Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could save up to $820 a year, while buying higher liability limits will increase premiums. Switching from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $351 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
Because rates have so much variability, the only way to figure out which auto insurance is cheapest is to get quotes and see how they stack up. Every company calculates rates differently, so rate quotes will be varied.
| Model Year | Comprehensive | Collision | Liability | Total Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Tesla Model S | $532 | $1,130 | $338 | $2,136 |
| 2023 Tesla Model S | $514 | $1,104 | $354 | $2,108 |
| 2022 Tesla Model S | $496 | $1,058 | $364 | $2,054 |
| 2021 Tesla Model S | $470 | $1,020 | $376 | $2,002 |
| 2020 Tesla Model S | $452 | $946 | $384 | $1,918 |
| 2019 Tesla Model S | $432 | $892 | $388 | $1,848 |
| 2018 Tesla Model S | $414 | $800 | $390 | $1,740 |
| 2017 Tesla Model S | $388 | $736 | $390 | $1,650 |
| 2016 Tesla Model S | $374 | $690 | $394 | $1,594 |
| 2014 Tesla Model S | $338 | $598 | $402 | $1,474 |
| 2013 Tesla Model S | $330 | $542 | $406 | $1,414 |
| 2012 Tesla Model S | $306 | $496 | $402 | $1,340 |
Rates are averaged for all Tesla Model S 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 Right Tesla Model S Insurance
Finding cheaper rates on auto insurance not only requires having a decent driving record, but also having a positive credit history, being claim-free, and not having any coverage lapses. Compare rates at every other renewal by obtaining price quotes from direct insurance companies, and also from local insurance agencies.
The following items are a quick rundown of the concepts that were touched on in the above illustrations.
- Drivers with reckless driving or DUI convictions may have to pay on average $2,050 more annually than a driver with a clean driving record
- 16 to 18-year-old drivers have the highest car insurance rates, possibly costing $520 each month if full coverage is purchased
- It is possible to save approximately $220 per year simply by quoting early and online
- Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save approximately $800 each year
- It is possible to save approximately $220 per year simply by quoting early and online
Rate Tables and Charts
Rates by Driver Age
| Driver Age | Premium |
|---|---|
| 16 | $6,234 |
| 20 | $4,028 |
| 30 | $1,838 |
| 40 | $1,740 |
| 50 | $1,588 |
| 60 | $1,560 |
Full coverage, $500 deductibles
Rates by Deductible
| Deductible | Premium |
|---|---|
| $100 | $2,278 |
| $250 | $2,028 |
| $500 | $1,740 |
| $1,000 | $1,466 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates by Liability Limit
| Liability Limit | Premium |
|---|---|
| 30/60 | $1,740 |
| 50/100 | $1,818 |
| 100/300 | $1,916 |
| 250/500 | $2,169 |
| 100 CSL | $1,857 |
| 300 CSL | $2,072 |
| 500 CSL | $2,228 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates for High Risk Drivers
| Age | Premium |
|---|---|
| 16 | $8,982 |
| 20 | $6,420 |
| 30 | $3,898 |
| 40 | $3,788 |
| 50 | $3,610 |
| 60 | $3,578 |
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 | $96 |
| Multi-vehicle | $91 |
| Homeowner | $24 |
| 5-yr Accident Free | $140 |
| 5-yr Claim Free | $116 |
| Paid in Full/EFT | $88 |
| Advance Quote | $92 |
| Online Quote | $128 |
| Total Discounts | $775 |
Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.
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