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Estimated insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year with full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $296, collision insurance costs $486, and liability is $474. Liability-only coverage costs around $522 a year, and high-risk coverage costs $3,054 or more. Teens pay the most at up to $5,332 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Premium estimates by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Price estimates include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, liability coverage up to 30/60, and includes medical and uninsured motorist coverage. Rates include averaging for all U.S. states and for all Roadster models.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

For a 40-year-old driver, insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster range from the low end price of $522 for just liability coverage to the much higher price of $3,054 for a high-risk driver policy.

Liability Only $522
Full Coverage $1,414
High Risk $3,054

Insurance Price Range by Location

Choosing to live in a large city can make a big difference on auto insurance rates. Rural areas are statistically proven to have lower incidents of collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The example below illustrates how your location can change car insurance rates.

Rural Areas $1,061
Small Cities $1,485
Large Cities $1,909

These rate differences demonstrate why everyone should compare rates quotes based on a specific location, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.

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

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Detailed Rate Analysis

The chart below details average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $818
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save around $178 annually
  • The estimated price for a 40-year-old good driver with $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Selecting pricier low deductibles will cost an additional $342 annually
  • Drivers with serious driving violations could pay upwards of $3,054
  • An auto insurance policy that insures a 16-year-old driver for full coverage may cost $5,332

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Tesla Roadster insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from $818 to $5,332 for full coverage

Insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster also have a wide range based on the model of your Roadster, your age and driving habits, and policy deductibles and limits.

If you have a few violations or you caused an accident, you may be forking out at a minimum $1,700 to $2,300 extra annually, depending on your age. Tesla Roadster insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost from 43% to 134% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

A more mature driver with a clean driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as low as $1,300 every 12 months on average, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Prices are much higher for drivers in their teens, since even teens with perfect driving records can expect to pay upwards of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you choose to live also has a big influence on Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $1,020 a year in states like New Hampshire, Ohio, and Utah, or have to pay at least $1,910 on average in Florida, Michigan, and New York.

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,278 -$136 -9.6%
Alaska $1,082 -$332 -23.5%
Arizona $1,174 -$240 -17.0%
Arkansas $1,414 -$0 0.0%
California $1,610 $196 13.9%
Colorado $1,350 -$64 -4.5%
Connecticut $1,454 $40 2.8%
Delaware $1,600 $186 13.2%
Florida $1,770 $356 25.2%
Georgia $1,302 -$112 -7.9%
Hawaii $1,014 -$400 -28.3%
Idaho $956 -$458 -32.4%
Illinois $1,052 -$362 -25.6%
Indiana $1,062 -$352 -24.9%
Iowa $954 -$460 -32.5%
Kansas $1,344 -$70 -5.0%
Kentucky $1,928 $514 36.4%
Louisiana $2,092 $678 47.9%
Maine $872 -$542 -38.3%
Maryland $1,166 -$248 -17.5%
Massachusetts $1,130 -$284 -20.1%
Michigan $2,456 $1,042 73.7%
Minnesota $1,182 -$232 -16.4%
Mississippi $1,692 $278 19.7%
Missouri $1,254 -$160 -11.3%
Montana $1,518 $104 7.4%
Nebraska $1,112 -$302 -21.4%
Nevada $1,694 $280 19.8%
New Hampshire $1,016 -$398 -28.1%
New Jersey $1,578 $164 11.6%
New Mexico $1,252 -$162 -11.5%
New York $1,490 $76 5.4%
North Carolina $814 -$600 -42.4%
North Dakota $1,158 -$256 -18.1%
Ohio $976 -$438 -31.0%
Oklahoma $1,452 $38 2.7%
Oregon $1,294 -$120 -8.5%
Pennsylvania $1,350 -$64 -4.5%
Rhode Island $1,884 $470 33.2%
South Carolina $1,280 -$134 -9.5%
South Dakota $1,194 -$220 -15.6%
Tennessee $1,238 -$176 -12.4%
Texas $1,704 $290 20.5%
Utah $1,046 -$368 -26.0%
Vermont $968 -$446 -31.5%
Virginia $848 -$566 -40.0%
Washington $1,094 -$320 -22.6%
West Virginia $1,294 -$120 -8.5%
Wisconsin $978 -$436 -30.8%
Wyoming $1,260 -$154 -10.9%

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Tesla Roadster insurance rates by U.S. city

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles can reduce prices by up to $520 annually, whereas buying more liability protection will cost you more. Moving from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $426 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2011 Tesla Roadster $296 $486 $474 $1,414
2010 Tesla Roadster $286 $436 $468 $1,348
2008 Tesla Roadster $276 $406 $452 $1,292

Rates are averaged for all Tesla Roadster 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 Cheaper Tesla Roadster Insurance

Finding better rates on insurance for a Tesla Roadster consists of having a decent driving record, having above-average credit, being claim-free, and determing if full coverage is necessary. Compare rates every time your policy renews by requesting rates from direct companies, and also from several local insurance agents.

The following items are a condensed summary of the information illustrated above.

  • You may be able to save as much as $170 per year just by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date
  • 16 to 18-year-old drivers pay the highest prices, possibly costing $444 per month if full coverage is included
  • Increasing policy deductibles can save approximately $525 each year
  • Drivers considered higher risk with multiple at-fault accidents pay on average $1,640 more each year than a driver with a clean driving record
  • Insureds who require additional liability coverage will pay approximately $520 every year to raise from 30/60 bodily injury limits to the 250/500 level

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $5,332
20 $3,242
30 $1,466
40 $1,414
50 $1,292
60 $1,266

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $1,756
$250 $1,598
$500 $1,414
$1,000 $1,236

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,414
50/100 $1,509
100/300 $1,627
250/500 $1,935
100 CSL $1,556
300 CSL $1,817
500 CSL $2,007

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $7,598
20 $5,170
30 $3,114
40 $3,054
50 $2,916
60 $2,888

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 $196

Potential Rate Discounts

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

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $75
Multi-vehicle $75
Homeowner $22
5-yr Accident Free $101
5-yr Claim Free $92
Paid in Full/EFT $62
Advance Quote $69
Online Quote $100
Total Discounts $596
Rate after discounts $818

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

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