Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates
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U.S. average auto insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,536 annually with full coverage. Comprehensive costs an estimated $332 each year, collision costs $680, and liability is $388. Liability-only coverage costs around $434 a year, with high-risk coverage costing around $3,350. Teens pay the highest rates at $5,626 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,536
Price estimates broken down by individual coverage:
Price estimates include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes medical and uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all U.S. states and Model 3 models.
Price Range from Low to High
For the normal driver, Tesla Model 3 insurance prices go from as cheap as $434 for just liability coverage to a high rate of $3,350 for a driver who requires high-risk insurance.
Geographic Price Range
Choosing to live in a large city can make a big difference on car insurance rates. More rural locations have fewer collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion.
The graphic below illustrates how geographic area affects insurance prices.
The ranges above demonstrate why all drivers should compare rates quotes for a targeted area and their own personal driving habits, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.
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Detailed Rate Analysis
The chart below details estimated Tesla Model 3 insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.
- The cheapest rate after discounts is $856
- Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $228 annually
- The estimated rate for the average middle-age driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,536
- Selecting low deductibles will cost $1,986
- Drivers with serious driving violations could pay up to $3,350 or more
- The price with full coverage for a 16-year-old driver can cost as much as $5,626
Auto insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 are also quite variable based on the trim level and model year, your driving record, and liability limits and deductibles.
More mature drivers with a good driving record and high physical damage deductibles may pay as low as $1,400 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, where even without any violations or accidents they will have to pay at least $5,600 a year. View Rates by Age
If you have some driving violations or you caused a few accidents, you may be forking out $1,800 to $2,500 in extra premium each year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost from 44% to 130% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles can reduce prices by up to $680 annually, whereas increasing liability limits will increase premiums. Moving from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $349 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
The state you live in also has a big influence on Tesla Model 3 insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $1,100 a year in states like Utah, Ohio, and New Hampshire, or have to pay at least $2,070 on average in New York, Michigan, and Florida.
| 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% |
Since prices can be so different, the best way to find out which car insurance is cheapest is to do a rate comparison from multiple companies. Every auto insurance company calculates prices differently, and quoted prices may be quite different between companies.
| 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 Buy Cheaper Tesla Model 3 Insurance
Getting lower rates on insurance for a Tesla Model 3 consists of having a decent driving record, having above-average credit, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and qualifying for all possible discounts. Invest the time to compare rates at every other renewal by obtaining price quotes from direct companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from several local insurance agents.
The following items are a condensed summary of the concepts that were presented in the illustrations above.
- Drivers considered higher risk with multiple at-fault accidents pay on average $1,810 more annually than a driver with a clean driving record
- 16 to 18-year-old drivers are the costliest to insure, costing up to $469 a month if full coverage is included
- You may be able to save approximately $190 per year simply by quoting online in advance
- Increasing physical damage deductibles could save up to $675 each year
- You may be able to save approximately $190 per year simply by quoting online in advance
Rate Tables and Charts
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
| Deductible | Premium |
|---|---|
| $100 | $1,986 |
| $250 | $1,776 |
| $500 | $1,536 |
| $1,000 | $1,308 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates by Liability Limit
| 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
| 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.
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 |
Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.
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