Tesla Model S Insurance Rates
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Estimated insurance rates for a Tesla Model S are $1,740 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs around $414, collision costs $800, and liability insurance is $390. Liability-only insurance costs around $438 a year, with high-risk driver insurance costing $3,788 or more. 16-year-old drivers pay the most at $6,234 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,740
Premium estimates for type of coverage:
Full coverage includes $500 policy deductibles, liability limits of 30/60, and includes both medical and uninsured motorist insurance. Rates include averaging for all 50 U.S. states and for different Model S trim levels.
Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage
For a driver around age 40, insurance rates for a Tesla Model S go from the low end price of $438 for minimum levels of liability insurance to a much higher rate of $3,788 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.
Insurance Price Range by Location
Choosing to live in a large city has a significant impact on the price of insurance. Areas with sparse population are statistically proven to have lower incidents of comprehensive and collision claims than congested cities.
The price range example below illustrates the difference between rural and urban areas on auto insurance rates.
These rate differences highlight why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare rates quotes for a specific zip code, rather than relying on rate averages.
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Additional Rate Details
The chart below breaks down estimated Tesla Model S insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.
- The best full coverage rate is $965
- Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save about $274 every year
- The estimated price for a 40-year-old good driver using $500 deductibles is $1,740
- Buying more expensive low deductibles will cost an additional $538 a year
- Higher-risk drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay at least $3,788 or more
- An auto insurance policy that insures a teen driver with full coverage can be $6,234
Insurance prices for a Tesla Model S also have a wide range based on the model year and trim level, your driving record and age, and deductibles and policy limits.
If you have a few violations or you caused an accident, you are likely paying at least $2,100 to $2,800 additional annually, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance is expensive and can cost anywhere from 45% to 135% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates
An older driver with no violations or accidents and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles could pay as little as $1,600 every 12 months on average, or $133 per month, for full coverage. Prices are highest for drivers in their teens, since even teens with perfect driving records should be prepared to pay as much as $6,200 a year. View Rates by Age
Where you choose to live also has a big influence on Tesla Model S insurance rates. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $1,340 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or at least $2,480 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.
| 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 can reduce prices by up to $820 each year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will increase prices. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $351 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
With such a large range in prices, the best way to figure out your exact price is to compare prices from as many companies as possible. Every auto insurance company utilizes a different rate formula, and prices will be substantially different.
| 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
Finding better rates on Tesla Model S insurance consists of being a good driver, having a good credit score, refrain from filing small claims, and taking advantage of discounts. Comparison shop once a year by getting quotes from direct car insurance companies, and also from local insurance agencies.
The following list is a summary of the data that was covered above.
- You may be able to save up to $220 per year simply by shopping early and online
- Drivers who may need an increased level of liability coverage will pay around $430 per year to raise from 30/60 bodily injury limits to the 250/500 level
- Drivers age 16 to 20 are charged the highest prices, with the cost nearing $520 per month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
- High-risk drivers who have multiple accidents or major violations may have to pay on average $2,050 more every year than a safer driver
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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