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Average insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,536 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $332, collision costs $680, and liability costs around $388. Liability-only coverage costs as low as $434 a year, with high-risk coverage costing $3,350 or more. Teens receive the highest rates at $5,626 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,536

Rate estimates by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $332
Collision $680
Liability $388

Rates are based on $500 deductible amounts, liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical and UM/UIM coverage. Rates are averaged for all 50 states and for all Model 3 models.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

For the normal driver, prices range go from the low end price of $434 for just liability insurance to the much higher price of $3,350 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.

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

Price Range by Location

Where you live can make a big difference on the price of auto insurance. Rural locations tend to have lower incidents of physical damage claims than cities with more traffic congestion.

The example below illustrates how geographic area affects auto insurance prices.

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

These examples illustrate why everyone should compare prices using their specific location, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.

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

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More Rate Details

The chart below illustrates estimated Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $856
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save $228 each year
  • The estimated price for a 40-year-old driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,536
  • Selecting pricier low deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an additional $450 annually
  • High-risk insureds with serious driving violations could pay around $3,350 or more
  • The cost that insures a 16-year-old driver for full coverage can cost $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 rates for a Tesla Model 3 can also vary considerably based on the model of your Model 3, your age and driving record, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

If you like to drive fast or you caused an accident, you are probably paying anywhere from $1,800 to $2,500 extra per year, depending on your age. Tesla Model 3 insurance for high-risk drivers can be from 44% to 130% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

A more mature driver with no driving violations and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as low as $1,400 a year for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teen drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records will be charged in the ballpark of $5,600 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you live has a huge impact on Tesla Model 3 insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $1,000 a year in states like North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Vermont, or have to pay at least $2,070 on average in Florida, New York, and Michigan.

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

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could cut rates by as much as $680 annually, whereas buying more liability protection will push rates upward. Switching from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $349 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

With so much variability in rates, the only way to figure out who has the best car insurance rates is to regularly compare rates from multiple companies. Each insurance company calculates rates differently, so rate quotes can be significantly 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 Best Cheap Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Saving money on insurance for a Tesla Model 3 requires having a good driving record, having a positive credit history, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and avoiding coverage lapses. Compare rates once a year by getting rate quotes from direct insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from your local car insurance providers.

The next list is a quick review of the data that was presented in the illustrations above.

  • It is possible to save around $190 per year simply by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date
  • Insureds who purchase increased levels of liability coverage will pay approximately $430 annually to increase from a minimum limit to the 250/500 level
  • Drivers age 20 and younger pay the highest auto insurance rates, costing up to $469 per month if full coverage is purchased
  • Drivers considered higher risk with a DUI or reckless driving violation could be charged and average of $1,810 more per year to buy Tesla Model 3 insurance

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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