Tesla Model S Insurance Rates
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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Model S are $1,740 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive costs approximately $414 a year, collision costs $800, and liability costs $390. Liability-only coverage costs as little as $438 a year, with high-risk coverage costing around $3,788. 16-year-old drivers pay the highest rates at $6,234 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,740
Price estimates by individual coverage:
Full coverage includes $500 policy deductibles, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes medical and UM/UIM coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 states and Model S trim levels.
Price Range from Low to High
For the average 40-year-old driver, Tesla Model S insurance prices go from as low as $438 for just liability insurance to a high of $3,788 for a driver who requires high-risk insurance.
Geographic Price Range
Your location can have significant affects on the price of auto insurance. Rural locations have a lower frequency of physical damage claims than congested cities.
The diagram below illustrates the difference location can make on auto insurance prices.
The ranges above illustrate why it is important to compare rates using their specific location and risk profile, instead of using rate averages.
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More Rate Details
The chart below illustrates estimated Tesla Model S insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.
- The best full coverage rate is $965
- Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay $1,466 each year
- The average rate for the average middle-age driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,740
- Buying low $100 deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance will increase the cost to $2,278
- Higher-risk drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay around $3,788 or more
- The price for full coverage for a teen driver can cost $6,234 a year
Auto insurance prices for a Tesla Model S are also quite variable based on your driving record, the model year and trim level, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.
Older drivers with a good driving record and high deductibles may pay as little as $1,600 per year on average for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, where even good drivers will have to pay in the ballpark of $6,200 a year. View Rates by Age
The state you live in makes a big difference in Tesla Model S insurance prices. A 40-year-old driver could pay as low as $1,140 a year in states like North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Vermont, or 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% |
Opting for high physical damage deductibles could save up to $820 every year, while buying higher liability limits will push prices upward. Switching from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $351 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
If you have some driving violations or tend to cause accidents, you are probably paying anywhere from $2,100 to $2,800 in extra premium each year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can cost as much as 45% to 135% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates
Since prices can be so different, the only way to figure out who has the best car insurance prices is to get quotes and see which company has the best price. Every company utilizes a different rate formula, and quoted prices may be quite different from one company to the next.
| 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 More Affordable Tesla Model S Insurance
Getting lower rates on car insurance not only requires being safe and accident-free, but also having good credit, not filing small claims, and not having any coverage lapses. Make time to compare rates at every other renewal by obtaining price quotes from direct insurance companies like Progressive and GEICO, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.
Below you'll find a summary of the concepts that were touched on in this article.
- Higher risk drivers who have multiple accidents or major violations may pay on average $2,050 more per year than a low-risk driver
- Youthful drivers have the highest car insurance prices, as much as $520 a month if they have full coverage
- It is possible to save around $220 per year simply by quoting early and online
- Increasing physical damage deductibles can save around $800 each year
- It is possible to save around $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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