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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,536 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs around $332 each year, collision costs $680, and liability costs around $388. Liability-only insurance costs as low as $434 a year, with high-risk driver insurance costing $3,350 or more. 16-year-old drivers pay the highest rates at $5,626 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,536

Price estimates for individual coverage:

Comprehensive $332
Collision $680
Liability $388

Prices include $500 deductible amounts, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes UM/UIM and medical coverage. Estimates are averaged for all states and Model 3 models.

Price Range from Low to High

Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, Tesla Model 3 insurance prices go from the low end price of $434 for a discount liability-only rate to a high rate of $3,350 for a driver who requires high-risk insurance.

Liability Only $434
Full Coverage $1,536
High Risk $3,350

Geographic Price Range

Where you live can have significant affects on auto insurance rates. Areas with sparse population have lower incidents of accident claims than congested cities.

The graphic below illustrates how rural and urban location affects auto insurance rates.

Rural Areas $1,152
Small Cities $1,613
Large Cities $2,074

The ranges above show why all drivers should compare prices for a specific zip code, instead of using rate averages.

Use the form below to get customized rates for your location.

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Rates by State, City, and Model

The chart below shows estimated Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.

  • The best full coverage rate is $856
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save about $228 a year
  • The estimated price for the average middle-age driver using $500 deductibles is $1,536
  • Buying low deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an additional $450 every year
  • Drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay at least $3,350 or more
  • The price that insures a teen driver can be $5,626 or more

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Tesla Model 3 insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing full coverage Tesla Model 3 insurance prices range from $856 to $5,626

Car insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 are also quite variable based on the trim level and model year, how you drive, and deductibles and policy limits.

If you have some driving violations or you caused an accident, you could be paying at least $1,800 to $2,500 extra each year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers can be as much as 44% to 130% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

More mature drivers with no driving violations and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as little as $1,400 a year for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records will be charged as much as $5,600 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in has a huge impact on Tesla Model 3 insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $1,010 a year in states like Idaho, Maine, and Iowa, or at least $2,190 on average in Michigan, Louisiana, and New York.

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,388 -$148 -9.6%
Alaska $1,176 -$360 -23.4%
Arizona $1,274 -$262 -17.1%
Arkansas $1,536 -$0 0.0%
California $1,750 $214 13.9%
Colorado $1,464 -$72 -4.7%
Connecticut $1,576 $40 2.6%
Delaware $1,734 $198 12.9%
Florida $1,916 $380 24.7%
Georgia $1,418 -$118 -7.7%
Hawaii $1,102 -$434 -28.3%
Idaho $1,040 -$496 -32.3%
Illinois $1,142 -$394 -25.7%
Indiana $1,158 -$378 -24.6%
Iowa $1,036 -$500 -32.6%
Kansas $1,456 -$80 -5.2%
Kentucky $2,092 $556 36.2%
Louisiana $2,272 $736 47.9%
Maine $946 -$590 -38.4%
Maryland $1,268 -$268 -17.4%
Massachusetts $1,224 -$312 -20.3%
Michigan $2,662 $1,126 73.3%
Minnesota $1,286 -$250 -16.3%
Mississippi $1,838 $302 19.7%
Missouri $1,362 -$174 -11.3%
Montana $1,648 $112 7.3%
Nebraska $1,208 -$328 -21.4%
Nevada $1,838 $302 19.7%
New Hampshire $1,106 -$430 -28.0%
New Jersey $1,714 $178 11.6%
New Mexico $1,358 -$178 -11.6%
New York $1,614 $78 5.1%
North Carolina $882 -$654 -42.6%
North Dakota $1,256 -$280 -18.2%
Ohio $1,058 -$478 -31.1%
Oklahoma $1,574 $38 2.5%
Oregon $1,406 -$130 -8.5%
Pennsylvania $1,464 -$72 -4.7%
Rhode Island $2,046 $510 33.2%
South Carolina $1,390 -$146 -9.5%
South Dakota $1,294 -$242 -15.8%
Tennessee $1,342 -$194 -12.6%
Texas $1,848 $312 20.3%
Utah $1,134 -$402 -26.2%
Vermont $1,048 -$488 -31.8%
Virginia $918 -$618 -40.2%
Washington $1,184 -$352 -22.9%
West Virginia $1,408 -$128 -8.3%
Wisconsin $1,062 -$474 -30.9%
Wyoming $1,364 -$172 -11.2%

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Tesla Model 3 insurance rates by U.S. city

Opting for high physical damage deductibles could cut prices by as much as $680 every year, whereas increasing liability limits will increase prices. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $349 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Since prices can be so different, the only way to know your exact price is to do a rate comparison and see which company has the best price. Each insurance company utilizes a different rate formula, so rate quotes may be quite different.

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2024 Tesla Model 3 $406 $864 $338 $1,744
2023 Tesla Model 3 $394 $842 $354 $1,726
2022 Tesla Model 3 $380 $808 $364 $1,688
2021 Tesla Model 3 $358 $780 $376 $1,650
2020 Tesla Model 3 $344 $724 $384 $1,588
2019 Tesla Model 3 $332 $680 $388 $1,536
2018 Tesla Model 3 $318 $610 $390 $1,454

Rates are averaged for all Tesla Model 3 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 3 Insurance

Getting lower rates on car insurance requires having a good driving record, having a positive credit history, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and qualifying for all possible discounts. Comparison shop at every other renewal by obtaining price quotes from direct carriers, and also from several local insurance agents.

The next list is a quick rundown of the concepts that were raised in the charts and tables above.

  • Higher risk drivers with reckless driving or DUI convictions pay on average $1,810 more every year to buy Tesla Model 3 insurance
  • Drivers age 20 and younger are the costliest to insure, with premiums as much as $469 a month if full coverage is purchased
  • Drivers can save up to $190 per year simply by quoting online in advance
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save approximately $675 each year
  • Drivers can save up to $190 per year simply by quoting online in advance

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $5,626
20 $3,572
30 $1,612
40 $1,536
50 $1,402
60 $1,380

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $1,986
$250 $1,776
$500 $1,536
$1,000 $1,308

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,536
50/100 $1,614
100/300 $1,711
250/500 $1,963
100 CSL $1,652
300 CSL $1,866
500 CSL $2,021

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $8,082
20 $5,700
30 $3,436
40 $3,350
50 $3,196
60 $3,170

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 $223

Potential Rate Discounts

If you qualify for discounts, you may save the amounts shown below.

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $84
Multi-vehicle $82
Homeowner $22
5-yr Accident Free $122
5-yr Claim Free $102
Paid in Full/EFT $76
Advance Quote $80
Online Quote $112
Total Discounts $680
Rate after discounts $856

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

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