Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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The average insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 every 12 months with full coverage. Comprehensive costs around $296, collision costs $486, and liability costs $474. Liability-only coverage costs as little as $522 a year, with high-risk coverage costing around $3,054. Teens cost the most to insure at $5,332 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,414
Policy rates for type of insurance:
Includes $500 deductibles, split liability limits of 30/60, and includes uninsured/under-insured motorist coverage. Prices are averaged for all U.S. states and for different Roadster trim levels.
Price Range Variability
For the average driver, Tesla Roadster insurance rates go from the cheapest price of $522 for your basic liability-only policy to a much higher rate of $3,054 for coverage for higher-risk drivers.
Urban vs. Rural Price Range
Your location can make a big difference on insurance rates. Areas with sparse population are shown to have more infrequent collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion.
The price range example below illustrates how location impacts auto insurance rates.
The examples above demonstrate why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare rates for a specific zip code and their own driving history, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.
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More Rate Information
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 average price for a good driver age 40 using $500 deductibles is $1,414
- Selecting more expensive low deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance increases the price to $1,756
- Drivers with serious driving violations could pay at least $3,054 or more
- Policy cost to insure a 16-year-old driver with full coverage can be $5,332 a year
Insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster also range considerably based on liability limits and deductibles, your driving record, and the trim level and model year.
Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could save up to $520 annually, while increasing your policy's liability limits will increase rates. Moving from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $426 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
An older driver with no violations or accidents and higher deductibles may pay as low as $1,300 per year on average, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teenagers, since even excellent drivers should be prepared to pay as much as $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age
If you have a few points on your driving record or you were responsible for an accident, you may be forking out at least $1,700 to $2,300 additional every year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can cost from 43% to 134% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
Your home state makes a big difference in Tesla Roadster insurance prices. 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.
| 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% |

Because rates have so much variability, the best way to find out your exact price is to compare rates from multiple companies. Every company calculates rates differently, and rates will be varied.
| 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 Shop for the Cheapest Tesla Roadster Insurance
Finding cheaper rates on insurance for a Tesla Roadster not only requires not taking risks behind the wheel, but also having above-average credit, not filing small claims, and taking advantage of discounts. Spend time shopping around at least once a year by getting quotes from direct companies, and also from several local insurance agents.
The following is a recap of the primary concepts that were touched on above.
- You may be able to save up to $170 per year simply by shopping early and online
- Drivers considered higher risk that have major violations or accidents pay on average $1,640 more every year for Roadster insurance
- Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles could save as much as $525 each year
- Teens are charged the highest rates, as much as $444 each 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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