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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:

Comprehensive $414
Collision $800
Liability $390

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Use the form below to get customized rates for your location.

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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

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

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.

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

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.

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 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

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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