Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates

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Finding the cheapest insurance for a new or used Tesla Model 3 can normally be difficult, but you can learn the following methods and make it easy. There are more efficient ways to find car insurance online and we'll show you the quickest way to price shop coverage on a Tesla and locate the cheapest rates from both online companies and local agents. If you are insured now or need a new policy, yo...

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Average insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,588 every 12 months with full coverage. Comprehensive costs approximately $344 each year, collision insurance costs $724, and liability insurance costs around $384. A policy with just liability insurance costs as low as $432 a year, and coverage for high-risk drivers costs around $3,470. Teenage drivers receive the highest rates at up to $5,792 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,588

Rate estimates by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $344
Collision $724
Liability $384

Rate estimates include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, liability limits of 30/60, and includes uninsured motorist and medical coverage. Rates are averaged for all U.S. states and Model 3 models.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, prices range range from the cheapest price of $432 for the bare minimum liability coverage to a high rate of $3,470 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.

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

Price Range by Location

Where you live has a significant impact on the price of insurance. Rural locations tend to have more infrequent collision claims than densely populated cities. The graphic below illustrates how rural and urban location affects auto insurance prices.

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

These examples demonstrate why all drivers should compare prices using their specific location and their own driving history, rather than relying on average rates.

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Additional Rate Information

The chart below details average Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The best discount rate is $881
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save $242 annually
  • The average price for a 40-year-old driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,588
  • Using low deductibles for physical damage coverage increases the price to $2,062
  • Drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay around $3,470
  • The cost to insure a teen driver can cost $5,792 or more

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

Insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 can also vary considerably based on policy deductibles and limits, your driving record, and the model of your Model 3.

Using high physical damage deductibles could cut rates by as much as $720 each year, whereas increasing liability limits will push rates upward. Moving from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $345 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

More mature drivers with no violations or accidents and higher deductibles could pay as little as $1,500 a year for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teen drivers, since even excellent drivers should be prepared to pay in the ballpark of $5,700 a year. View Rates by Age

If you like to drive fast or you were responsible for an accident, you may be forking out anywhere from $1,900 to $2,600 additional per year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers can be anywhere from 45% to 133% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Where you live has a huge impact on Tesla Model 3 insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $1,140 a year in states like Utah, Ohio, and New Hampshire, or be forced to pay as much as $2,140 on average in New York, Michigan, and Florida.

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%

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Tesla Model 3 insurance rates by U.S. city
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 Shop for the Best Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Saving money on Tesla Model 3 insurance requires avoiding accidents and violations, having above-average credit, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and consideration of higher deductibles. Set aside time to shop around once a year by obtaining price quotes from direct companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

The list below is a brief recap of the data that was raised in the charts and tables above.

  • You may be able to save around $200 per year just by quoting online in advance
  • Drivers who purchase higher liability limits will pay an extra $420 every year to increase from a minimum limit to a 250/500 level
  • Teenagers are the costliest to insure, with premiums as much as $483 per month if full coverage is included
  • High-risk drivers who tend to receive serious violations could be forced to pay on average $1,880 more per year for car insurance

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.

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