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Estimated auto insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 annually with full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs around $296, collision costs $486, and liability insurance costs $474. Liability-only insurance costs as little as $522 a year, with high-risk driver insurance costing $3,054 or more. Teens pay the most at $5,332 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Premium estimates for type of coverage:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Includes $500 policy deductibles, liability limits of 30/60, and includes UM/UIM and medical coverage. Rates include averaging for all U.S. states and for different Roadster trim levels.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

For the normal driver, insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster go from as cheap as $522 for a discount liability-only rate to a much higher rate of $3,054 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.

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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Your location has a significant impact on insurance rates. Areas with sparse population are statistically proven to have fewer collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion.

The price range example below illustrates how geographic area affects auto insurance rates.

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

These rate differences demonstrate why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare rates for a specific zip code and their own personal driving habits, rather than relying on averaged prices.

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Rates by State, City, and Model

The chart below details estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $818
  • Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay about $178 annually
  • The estimated rate for a 40-year-old good driver using $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Selecting more expensive low deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance costs an additional $342 a year
  • High risk drivers with serious driving violations could pay at least $3,054 or more
  • An auto insurance policy with full coverage for a teen driver with full coverage can be $5,332 a year

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

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

An older driver with no violations or accidents and high physical damage deductibles could pay as little as $1,300 per year on average, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Prices are much higher for drivers in their teens, where even without any violations or accidents they should be prepared to pay as much as $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have a few violations or you caused a few accidents, you may be forking out at least $1,700 to $2,300 additional annually, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can cost anywhere from 43% to 134% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could save up to $520 each year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will increase prices. Moving from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $426 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Where you choose to live makes a big difference in Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A 40-year-old driver could pay 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

With such a large range in prices, the best way to find out your exact price is to compare prices from as many companies as possible. Every company calculates prices differently, and prices will be substantially different between companies.

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 Buy the Cheapest Tesla Roadster Insurance

Finding better rates on Tesla Roadster insurance not only requires being a good driver, but also having good credit, being claim-free, and taking advantage of discounts. Invest the time to compare rates once a year by getting quotes from direct companies, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

The following list is a recap of the data that was presented in the illustrations above.

  • You may be able to save up to $170 per year simply by shopping early and online
  • Drivers who may need an increased level of liability coverage will pay approximately $520 every year to go from 30/60 bodily injury limits to higher 250/500 limits
  • Drivers age 16 to 20 are charged the highest prices, possibly costing $444 per month if they have full coverage
  • High-risk drivers that have major violations or accidents may pay on average $1,640 more every year than a safer driver

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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