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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,536 a year with full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $332 a year, collision insurance costs $680, and liability is $388. Buying just liability costs around $434 a year, and insurance for high-risk drivers costs $3,350 or more. Teenage drivers pay the highest rates at up to $5,626 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,536

Price estimates by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $332
Collision $680
Liability $388

Rates are based on $500 deductibles, 30/60 split liability limits, and includes both medical and UM/UIM coverage. Estimates are averaged for all U.S. states and Model 3 trim levels.

Price Range from Low to High

For a driver in their 40's, Tesla Model 3 insurance prices range from the low end price of $434 for basic liability insurance to a high of $3,350 for a high-risk insurance policy.

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

Geographic Price Range

Choosing to live in a large city can make a big difference on the price of insurance. Rural locations have lower incidents of collision claims than densely populated cities. The diagram below illustrates how location helps determine auto insurance prices.

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

The ranges above demonstrate why it is important to compare rates quotes using their specific location, instead of making a decision based on average rates.

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Rate Comparisons

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

  • The best discount rate is $856
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save $1,308 annually
  • The estimated price for the average middle-age driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,536
  • Using low $100 deductibles will cost an additional $450 annually
  • Drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay around $3,350
  • The price that insures a 16-year-old driver can cost $5,626

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Tesla Model 3 insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Tesla Model 3 insurance prices range from $856 to $5,626 for full coverage

Insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 are also quite variable based on the trim level of your Model 3, your age and driving habits, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

If you have some driving violations or you caused an accident, you may be forking out anywhere from $1,800 to $2,500 additional each year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy is expensive and can cost from 44% to 130% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

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

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 be forced to pay as much as $2,070 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 $1,388 -$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

Using high physical damage deductibles can reduce prices by up to $680 annually, while buying higher liability limits will push prices upward. Moving 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

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

Getting lower rates on insurance for a Tesla Model 3 consists of not taking risks behind the wheel, having a good credit score, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and consideration of higher deductibles. Compare prices at least every other year by getting quotes from direct companies, and also from local insurance agencies.

The following is a quick review of the car insurance concepts covered in the charts and tables above.

  • Drivers considered higher risk with a DUI or reckless driving violation may have to pay on average $1,810 more per year for Model 3 insurance
  • You may be able to save around $190 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save approximately $675 each year
  • Insureds who purchase higher liability limits will pay an extra $430 every year to raise from a low limit to the 250/500 level

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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