Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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Estimated insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive costs around $296 a year, collision costs $486, and liability is estimated at $474. A liability-only policy costs approximately $522 a year, with high-risk insurance costing around $3,054. Teenage drivers pay the most at $5,332 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,414
Premium estimates for type of coverage:
Full coverage includes $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, 30/60 liability coverage, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Rates include averaging for all 50 U.S. states and Roadster trim levels.
Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage
For the average 40-year-old driver, insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster go from as low as $522 for liability-only coverage to a high of $3,054 for a policy for a high-risk driver.
Insurance Price Range by Location
Living in a larger city can make a big difference on the price of insurance. Areas with sparse population are statistically proven to have a lower frequency of comprehensive and collision claims than densely populated cities.
The diagram below illustrates the difference location can make on auto insurance rates.
These rate differences highlight why it is important to get quotes for a specific zip code and risk profile, instead of making a decision based on average rates.
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Additional Charts and Tables
The chart below breaks down estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.
- The best discount rate is $818
- Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save about $1,236 every year
- The average rate for a 40-year-old good driver using $500 deductibles is $1,414
- Using low $100 deductibles for comp and collision coverage will increase the cost to $1,756
- Higher-risk drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay at least $3,054 or more
- An auto insurance policy for full coverage for a 16-year-old driver can be $5,332 each year
Auto insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster also have a wide range based on your driving characteristics, the model of your Roadster, and deductibles and policy limits.
Older drivers with a good driving record and high deductibles may pay as low as $1,300 annually on average, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Prices are much higher for drivers in their teens, where even good drivers will have to pay as much as $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age
Where you choose to live plays a big part in determining prices for Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A good driver about age 40 could pay as low as $1,080 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or be forced to pay as much as $2,020 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.
| 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% |
Using high physical damage deductibles can save as much as $520 annually, while buying higher liability limits will increase prices. Changing from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $426 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
If you have a few violations or tend to cause accidents, you are likely paying at least $1,700 to $2,300 in extra premium annually, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy ranges from 43% to 134% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
With such a large range in prices, the best way to figure out your exact price is to get quotes from multiple companies. Each auto insurer uses a different method to calculate prices, and quoted prices will be substantially different from one company to the next.
| 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 More Affordable Tesla Roadster Insurance
Finding better rates on insurance for a Tesla Roadster takes having a decent driving record, having good credit, refrain from filing small claims, and maximizing policy discounts. Make time to compare rates every year by requesting rates from direct car insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from several local insurance agents.
The following items are a summary of the coverage data touched on in this article.
- You may be able to save up to $170 per year simply by quoting early and online
- Increasing policy deductibles can save around $525 each year
- 16 to 18-year-old drivers are expensive to insure, with the cost nearing $444 per month if they have full coverage
- Drivers considered higher risk who have multiple accidents or major violations pay on average $1,640 more every year than a driver with a clean driving record
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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