Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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Average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive costs approximately $296 each year, collision costs $486, and liability costs around $474. A liability-only policy costs as low as $522 a year, with high-risk insurance costing around $3,054. Teens receive the highest rates at $5,332 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,414
Rate estimates by individual coverage type:
Rate estimates include $500 policy deductibles, 30/60 liability limits, and includes UM/UIM and medical coverage. Rates are averaged for all states and Roadster models.
Price Range by Coverage and Risk
For the normal driver, prices range go from the low end price of $522 for a discount liability-only rate to a high rate of $3,054 for a driver required to buy high-risk insurance.
Price Range by Location
Where you live can make a big difference on car insurance rates. Rural locations tend to have lower incidents of accident claims than cities with more traffic congestion.
The graphic below illustrates how geographic area affects auto insurance prices.
These examples show why all drivers should compare prices using their specific location, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.
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Rates by State, City, and Model
The chart below shows estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.
- The cheapest rate after discounts is $818
- Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save $178 a year
- The estimated price for a 40-year-old driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,414
- Selecting low deductibles for physical damage coverage bumps up the cost to $1,756
- High-risk insureds with serious driving violations could pay around $3,054 or more
- The cost that insures a 16-year-old driver can cost $5,332 or more
Insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster can also vary considerably based on the trim level and model year, how you drive, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.
If you like to drive fast or you caused an accident, you could be paying anywhere from $1,700 to $2,300 extra per year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers can be from 43% to 134% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
More mature drivers with a clean driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as low as $1,300 a year for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teen drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records can expect to pay in the ballpark of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age
Where you live has a huge impact on Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $930 a year in states like Iowa, Maine, and Idaho, or have to pay at least $2,020 on average in New York, Louisiana, and Michigan.
| 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% |
Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could cut rates by as much as $520 annually, whereas increasing liability limits will push rates upward. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $426 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
With so much variability in rates, the only way to know who has the cheapest car insurance rates is to do a rate comparison from multiple companies. Each insurance company calculates rates differently, so the rates can be significantly different.
| 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 the Best Tesla Roadster Insurance
Saving money on insurance for a Tesla Roadster requires avoiding accidents and claims, having above-average credit, eliminating unneeded coverage, and maximizing policy discounts. Compare rates at every policy renewal by getting quotes from direct carriers like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from insurance agencies where you live.
The points below are a brief recap of the data presented in the illustrations above.
- Insureds who purchase increased liability limits will pay approximately $520 each year to increase from a minimum limit to the 250/500 level
- Drivers can save around $170 per year simply by quoting online in advance
- Increasing deductibles can save approximately $525 each year
- Drivers under the age of 20 are expensive to insure, costing as high as $444 per month if full coverage is included
Rate Tables and Charts
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
| Deductible | Premium |
|---|---|
| $100 | $1,756 |
| $250 | $1,598 |
| $500 | $1,414 |
| $1,000 | $1,236 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates by Liability Limit
| 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
| 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.
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 |
Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.
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