Tesla Model 3 Insurance Rates

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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Model 3 are $1,588 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive costs approximately $344 each year, collision costs $724, and liability is estimated at $384. Liability-only insurance costs approximately $432 a year, with high-risk driver insurance costing around $3,470. Teen drivers pay the highest rates at $5,792 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,588

Price estimates by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $344
Collision $724
Liability $384

Full coverage includes $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, 30/60 liability coverage, and includes UM/UIM and medical coverage. Estimates are averaged for all states and Model 3 models.

Price Range from Low to High

Using a middle-aged driver as an example, Tesla Model 3 insurance prices go from the low end price of $432 for a discount liability-only rate to a high rate of $3,470 for a policy for a high-risk driver.

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

Geographic Price Range

Living in a larger city can make a big difference on car insurance rates. Rural locations have lower incidents of accident claims than larger metro areas.

The graphic below illustrates how where you live affects auto insurance prices.

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

The ranges above show why all drivers should get quotes using their specific location, instead of making a decision based on price averages.

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.

Rates by State, City, and Model

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

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $881
  • Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save $242 a year
  • The estimated price for the average middle-age driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,588
  • Choosing low deductibles for comp and collision coverage bumps up the cost to $2,062
  • Higher-risk drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay around $3,470 or more
  • The price that insures a 16-year-old driver can cost $5,792 each year

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

Car insurance prices for a Tesla Model 3 are also quite variable based on the trim level and model year, how you drive, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

If you have some driving violations or you caused an accident, you could be paying anywhere from $1,900 to $2,600 extra each year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers ranges from 45% to 133% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

More mature drivers with no driving violations and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as low as $1,500 annually on average for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records will be charged in the ballpark of $5,700 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in plays a big part in determining prices for Tesla Model 3 insurance prices. A good driver about age 40 could pay as low as $1,050 a year in states like Iowa, Maine, and Idaho, or as much as $2,260 on average in New York, Louisiana, and Michigan.

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

Choosing high deductibles can save as much as $720 annually, whereas increasing liability limits will push prices upward. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $345 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Since prices can be so different, the only way to know who has the cheapest car insurance prices is to do a rate comparison from multiple companies. Each auto insurer uses a different rate calculation, so rate quotes may be quite different.

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 More Affordable Tesla Model 3 Insurance

Getting lower rates on insurance for a Tesla Model 3 takes avoiding accidents and violations, having a positive credit history, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and avoiding coverage lapses. Shop around every year by getting rate quotes from direct carriers, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

The list below is a summary of the coverage data touched on in the above illustrations.

  • Drivers can save around $200 per year simply by quoting online in advance
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save approximately $725 each year
  • Teenagers pay the highest auto insurance prices, with premiums as much as $483 a month if full coverage is purchased
  • Drivers considered higher risk who have multiple accidents or major 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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