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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 on average $332 a year, collision costs $680, and liability coverage is $388. Buying just liability costs around $434 a year, with insurance for high-risk drivers 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 by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $332
Collision $680
Liability $388

Estimates include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, liability limits of 30/60, and includes both medical and uninsured motorist insurance. Estimates are averaged for all states and Model 3 trim levels.

Price Range from Low to High

For the normal driver, Tesla Model 3 insurance prices go from the low end price of $434 for minimum levels of liability insurance to a high of $3,350 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.

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

Geographic Price Range

Choosing to live in a large city has a large influence on car insurance rates. Rural areas have lower incidents of accident claims than congested cities.

The diagram below illustrates how geographic area affects car insurance rates.

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

The ranges above show why it is important to compare rates quotes based on a specific location, rather than using rate averages.

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Additional Rate Details

The chart below shows estimated Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The best full coverage rate is $856
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save around $1,308 a year
  • The estimated price for the average middle-age driver with $500 deductibles is $1,536
  • Buying low $100 deductibles will cost an additional $450 each year
  • Unlucky drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay upwards of $3,350 or more
  • The price that insures a teenage driver may cost $5,626

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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

Insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 are also quite variable based on the trim level of your Model 3, how you drive, and policy deductibles and limits.

If you have some driving violations or you caused an accident, you could be paying at a minimum $1,800 to $2,500 additional each year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy is expensive and can cost around 44% to 130% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

Older drivers with no violations or accidents and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may only pay around $1,400 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records should be prepared to pay upwards of $5,600 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in also has a big influence on Tesla Model 3 insurance rates. A middle-age driver might find 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 can reduce prices by up to $680 a year, while buying higher liability limits will cost you more. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $349 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Since prices can be so different, the only way to know exactly what you will pay is to get quotes and see how they stack up. Every auto insurance company utilizes a different rate formula, and prices 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 Low Cost Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Getting lower rates on auto insurance consists of having a decent driving record, having a good credit score, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and insuring your home and auto with the same company. Comparison shop once a year by getting rate quotes from direct carriers, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

The following items are a review of the data that was presented in the illustrations above.

  • Drivers can save as much as $190 per year simply by quoting early and online
  • Consumers who require additional liability coverage will pay around $430 each year to raise from a low limit to the 250/500 level
  • 16 to 18-year-old drivers pay higher prices, with premiums as much as $469 a month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
  • Drivers who have several accidents or serious violations may pay on average $1,810 more each year than a driver with a clean driving record

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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