Tesla Model S Insurance Rates
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Estimated insurance rates for a Tesla Model S are $1,740 a year with full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs around $414 a year, collision insurance costs $800, and liability costs around $390. Liability-only coverage costs as low as $438 a year, and high-risk coverage costs $3,788 or more. Teens pay the most at up to $6,234 a year.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,740
Premium estimates for type of coverage:
Rates are based on $500 physical damage deductibles, liability coverage up to 30/60, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist coverage. Rates include averaging for all U.S. states and Model S trim levels.
Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage
Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, insurance rates for a Tesla Model S range from as low as $438 for just the minimum liability insurance to a high of $3,788 for a high-risk driver policy.
Insurance Price Range by Location
Where you live can make a big difference on insurance rates. Areas with sparse population are statistically proven to have a lower frequency of collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The diagram below illustrates how rural and urban location affects auto insurance rates.
These rate differences demonstrate why it is important to compare prices for a specific zip code and risk profile, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.
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Additional Rate Analysis
The chart below details average Tesla Model S insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.
- The cheapest rate after discounts is $965
- Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save about $1,466 annually
- The average rate for a 40-year-old good driver using $500 deductibles is $1,740
- Selecting low $100 deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an extra $538 annually
- High-risk insureds with serious driving violations could pay at least $3,788
- An auto insurance policy for full coverage for a 16-year-old driver can be $6,234 or more
Insurance prices for a Tesla Model S also have a wide range based on your driving characteristics, the trim level and model year, and deductibles and policy limits.
Older drivers with a clean driving record and high deductibles may pay as low as $1,600 a year, or $133 per month, for full coverage. Prices are much higher for drivers in their teens, where even good drivers can expect to pay as much as $6,200 a year. View Rates by Age
Where you choose to live has a huge impact on Tesla Model S insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $1,250 a year in states like New Hampshire, Ohio, and Utah, or have to pay at least $2,350 on average in Florida, Michigan, and New York.
| 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 cut prices by as much as $820 annually, while buying higher liability limits will increase prices. Moving from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $351 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
If you have a few violations or tend to cause accidents, you may be forking out at least $2,100 to $2,800 extra annually, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can be from 45% to 135% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
| 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 Best Cheap Tesla Model S Insurance
Finding better rates on insurance for a Tesla Model S requires being a safe and courteous driver, maintaining good credit, being claim-free, and dropping full coverage on older vehicles. Set aside time to shop around every time your policy renews by getting rate quotes from direct companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from local independent and exclusive agents.
Below is a quick review of the information raised in the charts and tables above.
- You may be able to save up to $220 per year just by quoting early and online
- Teenage drivers pay higher prices, possibly costing $520 per month for full coverage
- Increasing policy deductibles can save around $800 each year
- Drivers considered higher risk with a DUI or reckless driving violation pay an average of $2,050 more every year for auto insurance
- Insureds who may need higher levels of liability will pay approximately $430 every year to increase from 30/60 bodily injury limits to 250/500 limits
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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