Tesla Model S Insurance Rates
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U.S. average auto insurance rates for a Tesla Model S are $1,740 annually for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive costs on average $414 a year, collision costs $800, and liability coverage is estimated at $390. Buying just liability costs approximately $438 a year, with insurance for high-risk drivers costing around $3,788. Teenage drivers pay the highest rates at $6,234 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,740
Price estimates by individual coverage:
Prices are based on $500 physical damage deductibles, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes uninsured motorist and medical coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 states and Model S trim levels.
Price Range from Low to High
For the average driver, Tesla Model S insurance prices go from as cheap as $438 for the bare minimum liability coverage to a high of $3,788 for a driver who requires high-risk insurance.
Geographic Price Range
Living in a larger city has a large influence on insurance rates. Rural areas have fewer physical damage claims than densely populated cities.
The diagram below illustrates how location impacts car insurance rates.
The ranges above illustrate why it is important to get quotes based on a specific location and their own personal driving habits, rather than using average rates.
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Additional Rate Information
The chart below illustrates estimated Tesla Model S insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.
- The best discount rate is $965
- Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save around $1,466 each year
- The estimated rate for the average middle-age driver with $500 deductibles is $1,740
- Using low $100 deductibles for comp and collision coverage will cost $2,278
- Drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay upwards of $3,788 or more
- The price with full coverage for a teenage driver may cost $6,234 each year
Insurance prices for a Tesla Model S are also quite variable based on the trim level and model year, your risk profile, and policy deductibles and limits.
Older drivers with no violations or accidents and high physical damage deductibles may only pay around $1,600 annually on average for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, where even without any violations or accidents they should be prepared to pay upwards of $6,200 a year. View Rates by Age
If you have some driving violations or you caused a few accidents, you are probably paying at a minimum $2,100 to $2,800 additional each year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy ranges around 45% to 135% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
Using high physical damage deductibles can save as much as $820 a year, while buying higher liability limits will cost you more. Switching from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $351 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
The state you live in plays a big part in determining prices for Tesla Model S insurance rates. A good driver about age 40 could pay as low as $1,140 a year in states like Vermont, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, or be forced to pay as much as $2,350 on average in Michigan, New York, and Florida.
| 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% |

Since prices can be so different, the only way to figure out exactly what you will pay is to get quotes and see how they stack up. Each auto insurer uses a different method to calculate prices, and prices may be quite different between companies.
| 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 Buy Affordable Tesla Model S Insurance
Getting lower rates on auto insurance takes being a safe and courteous driver, having good credit, not filing small claims, and insuring your home and auto with the same company. Spend time shopping around at every other renewal by getting rate quotes from direct insurance companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.
Below is a brief review of the concepts that were touched on above.
- Drivers with DUI or reckless driving convictions may pay on average $2,050 more each year for auto insurance
- Teenage drivers pay higher prices, as much as $520 a month if they have full coverage
- It is possible to save as much as $220 per year simply by quoting early and online
- Increasing physical damage deductibles could save up to $800 each year
- It is possible to save as much as $220 per year simply by quoting early and online
Rate Tables and Charts
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
| Deductible | Premium |
|---|---|
| $100 | $2,278 |
| $250 | $2,028 |
| $500 | $1,740 |
| $1,000 | $1,466 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates by Liability Limit
| 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
| 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.
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 |
Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.
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