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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, collision insurance costs $800, and liability coverage is $390. Buying just liability costs around $438 a year, and insurance for high-risk drivers costs around $3,788. 16-year-old drivers pay the highest rates at up to $6,234 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,740

Price estimates by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $414
Collision $800
Liability $390

Prices include $500 deductibles, minimum liability limits, and includes both medical and UM/UIM coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 states and for all Model S models.

Price Range from Low to High

For the average driver, Tesla Model S insurance prices range from as low as $438 for basic liability insurance to the much higher price of $3,788 for high-risk insurance.

Liability Only $438
Full Coverage $1,740
High Risk $3,788

Geographic Price Range

Choosing to live in a large city has a large influence on the price of auto insurance. Rural locations have a lower frequency of physical damage claims than congested cities. The example below illustrates how location impacts auto insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,305
Small Cities $1,827
Large Cities $2,349

The ranges above illustrate why everyone should compare rates quotes using their specific location and risk profile, rather than using rate averages.

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Rate Comparisons

The chart below illustrates average Tesla Model S insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The best full coverage rate is $965
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save $274 each year
  • The average rate for the average middle-age driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,740
  • Buying pricier low deductibles will increase the cost to $2,278
  • Unlucky drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay around $3,788
  • The price for full coverage for a teenage driver for full coverage can cost $6,234

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Tesla Model S insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Tesla Model S insurance rates range from $965 to $6,234 for full coverage

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.

A more mature driver with no violations or accidents and high deductibles may only pay around $1,600 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, where even good drivers should be prepared to pay in the ballpark of $6,200 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in also has a big influence on Tesla Model S insurance rates. A middle-age driver might find prices 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.

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates by State
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%

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Tesla Model S insurance rates by U.S. city

Opting for high physical damage deductibles can reduce prices by up to $820 a year, whereas buying more liability protection will push prices upward. Switching from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $351 more each 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 additional each year, depending on your age. Tesla Model S insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost around 45% to 135% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates by Model Year
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

Getting lower rates on auto insurance consists of not taking risks behind the wheel, having a good credit history, not filing small claims, and consideration of higher deductibles. Spend time shopping around every couple of years by getting rate quotes from direct insurance companies like Progressive and GEICO, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

The following is a quick rundown of the material that was touched on above.

  • Consumers who purchase higher liability limits will pay around $430 annually to raise from a low limit to 250/500 limits
  • Teens are the costliest to insure, as much as $520 a month including comprehensive and collision insurance
  • Drivers with reckless driving or DUI convictions may pay on average $2,050 more per year for Model S insurance
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save around $800 each year

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Model S Insurance 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

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $2,278
$250 $2,028
$500 $1,740
$1,000 $1,466

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
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

Tesla Model S Insurance 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.

SR-22 Surcharge $251

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
Rate after discounts $965

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

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