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

Average premium for full coverage: $1,740

Policy rates by type of insurance:

Comprehensive $414
Collision $800
Liability $390

Full coverage includes $500 deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Prices are averaged for all states and for different Model S trim levels.

Price Range Variability

For the normal driver, Tesla Model S insurance rates range from the low end price of $438 for liability-only coverage to a much higher rate of $3,788 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.

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

Urban vs. Rural Price Range

Choosing to live in a large city can make a big difference on car insurance rates. Rural locations are shown to have lower incidents of accident claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The price range example below illustrates how geographic area affects auto insurance prices.

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

The examples above show why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare rates quotes using their specific location, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.

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Additional Charts and Tables

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

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $965
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save $274 a year
  • The estimated price for a good driver age 40 who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,740
  • Selecting more expensive low deductibles will cost an additional $538 annually
  • Drivers with serious driving violations could pay around $3,788
  • Policy cost that insures a 16-year-old driver with full coverage can cost $6,234

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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

Car insurance rates for a Tesla Model S also range considerably based on the model year and trim level, how you drive, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

If you have a few points on your driving record or you caused an accident, you could be paying anywhere from $2,100 to $2,800 extra every year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance is expensive and can cost from 45% to 135% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

An older driver with no driving violations and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as low as $1,600 every 12 months on average, or $133 per month, for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teenagers, since even teens with perfect driving records will be charged in the ballpark of $6,200 a year. View Rates by Age

Your home state also has a big influence on Tesla Model S insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find rates 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 can reduce rates by up to $820 annually, while increasing your policy's liability limits will push rates upward. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $351 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

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 cheaper rates on insurance for a Tesla Model S consists of not taking risks behind the wheel, having a positive credit history, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and attention to physical damage deductibles. Compare rates every other policy renewal by getting rate quotes from direct carriers, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

The following is a summary of the ideas that were presented in the illustrations above.

  • Teens pay the highest auto insurance rates, costing up to $520 each month if full coverage is purchased
  • Drivers considered higher risk who have multiple accidents or major violations could be forced to pay on average $2,050 more per year for Model S insurance
  • Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save approximately $800 each year
  • Drivers can save around $220 per year just by shopping 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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