Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates

Enter your zip code below to view companies that have cheap auto insurance rates.

Jeffrey Johnson

Insurance Lawyer

Jeffrey Johnson is a legal writer with a focus on personal injury. He has worked on personal injury and sovereign immunity litigation in addition to experience in family, estate, and criminal law. He earned a J.D. from the University of Baltimore and has worked in legal offices and non-profits in Maryland, Texas, and North Carolina. He has also earned an MFA in screenwriting from Chapman Univer...

Insurance Lawyer

UPDATED: Mar 30, 2024

Advertiser Disclosure

It’s all about you. We want to help you make the right coverage choices.

Advertiser Disclosure: We strive to help you make confident car insurance decisions. Comparison shopping should be easy. We are not affiliated with any one car insurance provider and cannot guarantee quotes from any single provider.

Our insurance industry partnerships don’t influence our content. Our opinions are our own. To compare quotes from many different companies please enter your ZIP code on this page to use the free quote tool. The more quotes you compare, the more chances to save.

Editorial Guidelines: We are a free online resource for anyone interested in learning more about auto insurance. Our goal is to be an objective, third-party resource for everything auto insurance related. We update our site regularly, and all content is reviewed by auto insurance experts.

Estimated insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,588 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $344 each year, collision insurance costs $724, and liability insurance costs around $384. A liability-only policy costs as low as $432 a year, and high-risk insurance costs $3,470 or more. Teens pay the most at up to $5,792 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,588

Premium estimates by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $344
Collision $724
Liability $384

Rates are based on $500 deductibles, 30/60 split liability limits, and includes uninsured motorist and medical coverage. Rates include averaging for all 50 U.S. states and Model 3 models.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

For a 40-year-old driver, insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 range from as low as $432 for the bare minimum liability coverage to a high rate of $3,470 for a high-risk insurance policy.

Liability Only $432
Full Coverage $1,588
High Risk $3,470

Insurance Price Range by Location

Where you live has a significant impact on car insurance rates. Rural areas are statistically proven to have a lower frequency of comprehensive and collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The graphic below illustrates how your location can change car insurance rates.

Rural Areas $1,191
Small Cities $1,667
Large Cities $2,144

These rate differences highlight why all drivers should compare prices based on a specific location and risk profile, rather than relying on averaged prices.

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

Enter your zip code below to view companies based on your location that have cheap auto insurance rates.

Additional Rate Information

The chart below breaks down average Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $881
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save around $242 every year
  • The average rate for a 40-year-old good driver with $500 deductibles is $1,588
  • Selecting low deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an extra $474 a year
  • Drivers with serious driving violations could pay upwards of $3,470
  • An auto insurance policy for full coverage for a teen driver may cost $5,792 or more

View Chart as Image

Tesla Model 3 insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Tesla Model 3 insurance prices range from $881 to $5,792 for full coverage

Auto insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 also have a wide range based on your driving characteristics, the model of your Model 3, and policy deductibles and limits.

More mature drivers with a good driving record and high deductibles could pay as little as $1,500 a year, or $125 per month, for full coverage. Prices are much higher for drivers in their teens, where even good drivers will have to pay upwards of $5,700 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you choose to live has a huge impact on Tesla Model 3 insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $1,220 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or have to pay at least $2,260 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,434 -$154 -9.7%
Alaska $1,216 -$372 -23.4%
Arizona $1,316 -$272 -17.1%
Arkansas $1,588 -$0 0.0%
California $1,810 $222 14.0%
Colorado $1,514 -$74 -4.7%
Connecticut $1,628 $40 2.5%
Delaware $1,794 $206 13.0%
Florida $1,982 $394 24.8%
Georgia $1,466 -$122 -7.7%
Hawaii $1,142 -$446 -28.1%
Idaho $1,076 -$512 -32.2%
Illinois $1,180 -$408 -25.7%
Indiana $1,198 -$390 -24.6%
Iowa $1,070 -$518 -32.6%
Kansas $1,506 -$82 -5.2%
Kentucky $2,164 $576 36.3%
Louisiana $2,348 $760 47.9%
Maine $978 -$610 -38.4%
Maryland $1,308 -$280 -17.6%
Massachusetts $1,266 -$322 -20.3%
Michigan $2,754 $1,166 73.4%
Minnesota $1,330 -$258 -16.2%
Mississippi $1,902 $314 19.8%
Missouri $1,408 -$180 -11.3%
Montana $1,704 $116 7.3%
Nebraska $1,250 -$338 -21.3%
Nevada $1,904 $316 19.9%
New Hampshire $1,144 -$444 -28.0%
New Jersey $1,774 $186 11.7%
New Mexico $1,404 -$184 -11.6%
New York $1,672 $84 5.3%
North Carolina $912 -$676 -42.6%
North Dakota $1,300 -$288 -18.1%
Ohio $1,092 -$496 -31.2%
Oklahoma $1,628 $40 2.5%
Oregon $1,454 -$134 -8.4%
Pennsylvania $1,512 -$76 -4.8%
Rhode Island $2,116 $528 33.2%
South Carolina $1,438 -$150 -9.4%
South Dakota $1,338 -$250 -15.7%
Tennessee $1,388 -$200 -12.6%
Texas $1,912 $324 20.4%
Utah $1,176 -$412 -25.9%
Vermont $1,084 -$504 -31.7%
Virginia $950 -$638 -40.2%
Washington $1,224 -$364 -22.9%
West Virginia $1,456 -$132 -8.3%
Wisconsin $1,096 -$492 -31.0%
Wyoming $1,414 -$174 -11.0%

View Chart as Image

Tesla Model 3 insurance rates by U.S. city

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could cut prices by as much as $720 each year, whereas increasing liability limits will cost you more. Changing from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $345 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have a few violations or tend to cause accidents, you are likely paying at a minimum $1,900 to $2,600 in extra premium annually, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers can be anywhere from 45% to 133% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2024 Tesla Model 3 $424 $870 $332 $1,762
2023 Tesla Model 3 $406 $864 $338 $1,744
2022 Tesla Model 3 $394 $842 $354 $1,726
2021 Tesla Model 3 $380 $808 $364 $1,688
2020 Tesla Model 3 $358 $780 $376 $1,650
2019 Tesla Model 3 $344 $724 $384 $1,588
2018 Tesla Model 3 $332 $680 $388 $1,536

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 Best Cheap Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Finding better rates on Tesla Model 3 insurance requires not taking risks behind the wheel, having good credit, refrain from filing small claims, and deciding if full coverage is necessary. Invest the time to shop around at least every other year by requesting rates from direct car insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

The following is a quick review of the car insurance concepts illustrated above.

  • High-risk drivers with a DUI or reckless driving violation may pay on average $1,880 more each year for Model 3 insurance
  • You may be able to save as much as $200 per year just by quoting online in advance
  • Increasing policy deductibles can save around $725 each year
  • Drivers who require higher liability limits will pay approximately $420 per year to increase from 30/60 bodily injury limits to 250/500 limits

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $5,792
20 $3,702
30 $1,668
40 $1,588
50 $1,450
60 $1,424

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $2,062
$250 $1,840
$500 $1,588
$1,000 $1,346

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,588
50/100 $1,665
100/300 $1,761
250/500 $2,010
100 CSL $1,703
300 CSL $1,914
500 CSL $2,068

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $8,330
20 $5,900
30 $3,560
40 $3,470
50 $3,308
60 $3,280

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 $231

Potential Rate Discounts

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

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $87
Multi-vehicle $85
Homeowner $22
5-yr Accident Free $127
5-yr Claim Free $106
Paid in Full/EFT $80
Advance Quote $84
Online Quote $116
Total Discounts $707
Rate after discounts $881

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

Compare Rates and Save

Find companies with the cheapest rates in your area

Free Auto Insurance Comparison

Enter your zip code below to view companies that have cheap auto insurance rates.

secured lock Secured with SHA-256 Encryption

You May Also Enjoy These Articles