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Estimated insurance rates for a Tesla Model S are $1,740 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $414 a year, collision insurance costs $800, and liability costs $390. A liability-only policy costs as little as $438 a year, and high-risk insurance costs $3,788 or more. Teens pay the most at up to $6,234 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,740

Premium estimates by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $414
Collision $800
Liability $390

Full coverage includes $500 policy deductibles, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist coverage. Rates include averaging for all states and Model S trim levels.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

For a 40-year-old driver, insurance rates for a Tesla Model S range from as low as $438 for just the minimum liability insurance to a high of $3,788 for a driver who requires high-risk insurance.

Liability Only $438
Full Coverage $1,740
High Risk $3,788

Insurance Price Range by Location

Your location can have significant affects on car insurance rates. Rural locations are statistically proven to have a lower frequency of accident claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The diagram below illustrates how your location can change auto insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,305
Small Cities $1,827
Large Cities $2,349

These rate differences show why it is important to compare rates using their specific location and risk profile, instead of using averaged prices.

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Additional Rate Analysis

The chart below shows average Tesla Model S insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $965
  • Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay $1,466 a year
  • The average rate for a 40-year-old good driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,740
  • Selecting low $100 deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance will cost an extra $538 every year
  • Higher-risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay around $3,788
  • An auto insurance policy for full coverage for a teen driver can cost $6,234 a year

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Tesla Model S insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Tesla Model S insurance prices range from $965 to $6,234 for full coverage

Auto insurance prices for a Tesla Model S also have a wide range based on your driving characteristics, the trim level of your Model S, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

Older drivers with a good driving record and high deductibles may pay as little as $1,600 per year on average, or $133 per month, for full coverage. Prices are much higher for drivers in their teens, where even good drivers will have to pay in the ballpark of $6,200 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you choose to live makes a big difference in Tesla Model S insurance prices. A 40-year-old driver could pay as low as $1,150 a year in states like Iowa, Maine, and Idaho, or have to pay at least $2,480 on average in New York, Louisiana, and Michigan.

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,572 -$168 -9.7%
Alaska $1,336 -$404 -23.2%
Arizona $1,444 -$296 -17.0%
Arkansas $1,740 -$0 0.0%
California $1,984 $244 14.0%
Colorado $1,662 -$78 -4.5%
Connecticut $1,788 $48 2.8%
Delaware $1,968 $228 13.1%
Florida $2,174 $434 24.9%
Georgia $1,610 -$130 -7.5%
Hawaii $1,250 -$490 -28.2%
Idaho $1,180 -$560 -32.2%
Illinois $1,298 -$442 -25.4%
Indiana $1,312 -$428 -24.6%
Iowa $1,174 -$566 -32.5%
Kansas $1,654 -$86 -4.9%
Kentucky $2,376 $636 36.6%
Louisiana $2,576 $836 48.0%
Maine $1,076 -$664 -38.2%
Maryland $1,436 -$304 -17.5%
Massachusetts $1,390 -$350 -20.1%
Michigan $3,022 $1,282 73.7%
Minnesota $1,460 -$280 -16.1%
Mississippi $2,084 $344 19.8%
Missouri $1,546 -$194 -11.1%
Montana $1,870 $130 7.5%
Nebraska $1,370 -$370 -21.3%
Nevada $2,088 $348 20.0%
New Hampshire $1,256 -$484 -27.8%
New Jersey $1,946 $206 11.8%
New Mexico $1,540 -$200 -11.5%
New York $1,832 $92 5.3%
North Carolina $1,002 -$738 -42.4%
North Dakota $1,426 -$314 -18.0%
Ohio $1,200 -$540 -31.0%
Oklahoma $1,786 $46 2.6%
Oregon $1,594 -$146 -8.4%
Pennsylvania $1,658 -$82 -4.7%
Rhode Island $2,322 $582 33.4%
South Carolina $1,578 -$162 -9.3%
South Dakota $1,468 -$272 -15.6%
Tennessee $1,524 -$216 -12.4%
Texas $2,098 $358 20.6%
Utah $1,290 -$450 -25.9%
Vermont $1,190 -$550 -31.6%
Virginia $1,042 -$698 -40.1%
Washington $1,344 -$396 -22.8%
West Virginia $1,596 -$144 -8.3%
Wisconsin $1,204 -$536 -30.8%
Wyoming $1,550 -$190 -10.9%

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Tesla Model S insurance rates by U.S. city

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could save up to $820 every year, while buying higher liability limits will push prices upward. Going from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $351 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have a few violations or tend to cause accidents, you could be paying anywhere from $2,100 to $2,800 in extra premium annually, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can cost as much as 45% to 135% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2024 Tesla Model S $532 $1,130 $338 $2,136
2023 Tesla Model S $514 $1,104 $354 $2,108
2022 Tesla Model S $496 $1,058 $364 $2,054
2021 Tesla Model S $470 $1,020 $376 $2,002
2020 Tesla Model S $452 $946 $384 $1,918
2019 Tesla Model S $432 $892 $388 $1,848
2018 Tesla Model S $414 $800 $390 $1,740
2017 Tesla Model S $388 $736 $390 $1,650
2016 Tesla Model S $374 $690 $394 $1,594
2014 Tesla Model S $338 $598 $402 $1,474
2013 Tesla Model S $330 $542 $406 $1,414
2012 Tesla Model S $306 $496 $402 $1,340

Rates are averaged for all Tesla Model S 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 S Insurance

Finding better rates on car insurance not only requires avoiding accidents and claims, but also having good credit, not filing small claims, and possibly higher deductibles. Invest the time to shop around at every other renewal by obtaining price quotes from direct carriers like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

The points below are a summary of the concepts that were illustrated above.

  • Higher risk drivers who have multiple accidents or major violations may pay on average $2,050 more per year to insure a Tesla Model S
  • Drivers under the age of 20 have the highest car insurance prices, as much as $520 per month if they have full coverage
  • Drivers can save around $220 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Increasing policy deductibles can save around $800 each year
  • Drivers can save around $220 per year just by quoting early and online

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $6,234
20 $4,028
30 $1,838
40 $1,740
50 $1,588
60 $1,560

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $2,278
$250 $2,028
$500 $1,740
$1,000 $1,466

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,740
50/100 $1,818
100/300 $1,916
250/500 $2,169
100 CSL $1,857
300 CSL $2,072
500 CSL $2,228

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Tesla Model S Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $8,982
20 $6,420
30 $3,898
40 $3,788
50 $3,610
60 $3,578

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 $251

Potential Rate Discounts

If you qualify for discounts, you may save the amounts shown below.

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $96
Multi-vehicle $91
Homeowner $24
5-yr Accident Free $140
5-yr Claim Free $116
Paid in Full/EFT $88
Advance Quote $92
Online Quote $128
Total Discounts $775
Rate after discounts $965

Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.

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