Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates

Enter your zip code below to view companies that have cheap auto insurance rates.

Jeffrey Johnson

Insurance Lawyer

Jeffrey Johnson is a legal writer with a focus on personal injury. He has worked on personal injury and sovereign immunity litigation in addition to experience in family, estate, and criminal law. He earned a J.D. from the University of Baltimore and has worked in legal offices and non-profits in Maryland, Texas, and North Carolina. He has also earned an MFA in screenwriting from Chapman Univer...

Insurance Lawyer

Michelle Robbins

Licensed Insurance Agent

Michelle Robbins has been a licensed insurance agent for over 13 years. Her career began in the real estate industry, supporting local realtors with Title Insurance. After several years, Michelle shifted to real estate home warranty insurance, where she managed a territory of over 100 miles of real estate professionals. Later, Agent Robbins obtained more licensing and experience serving families a...

Licensed Insurance Agent

UPDATED: Mar 29, 2024

Advertiser Disclosure

It’s all about you. We want to help you make the right coverage choices.

Advertiser Disclosure: We strive to help you make confident car insurance decisions. Comparison shopping should be easy. We are not affiliated with any one car insurance provider and cannot guarantee quotes from any single provider.

Our insurance industry partnerships don’t influence our content. Our opinions are our own. To compare quotes from many different companies please enter your ZIP code on this page to use the free quote tool. The more quotes you compare, the more chances to save.

Editorial Guidelines: We are a free online resource for anyone interested in learning more about auto insurance. Our goal is to be an objective, third-party resource for everything auto insurance related. We update our site regularly, and all content is reviewed by auto insurance experts.

U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive costs around $296 a year, collision insurance costs $486, and liability insurance is estimated at $474. A policy with just liability insurance costs approximately $522 a year, and coverage for high-risk drivers costs around $3,054. 16-year-old drivers pay the highest rates at up to $5,332 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Price estimates for individual coverage:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Prices are based on $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, split liability limits of 30/60, and includes both medical and uninsured motorist insurance. Estimates are averaged for all 50 states and Roadster trim levels.

Price Range from Low to High

Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from as low as $522 for minimum levels of liability insurance to a high of $3,054 for coverage for higher-risk drivers.

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

Geographic Price Range

Living in a larger city has a significant impact on car insurance rates. Areas with sparse population have a lower frequency of physical damage claims than congested cities. The diagram below illustrates how rural and urban location affects auto insurance rates.

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

The ranges above illustrate why it is important to get quotes for a specific zip code and risk profile, rather than relying on rate averages.

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

Enter your zip code below to view companies based on your location that have cheap auto insurance rates.

Additional Rate Details

The chart below illustrates average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.

  • The best full coverage rate is $818
  • Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save about $1,236 each year
  • The average rate for the average middle-age driver using $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Buying low $100 deductibles for comp and collision coverage will increase the cost to $1,756
  • High-risk insureds with multiple tickets or accidents could pay at least $3,054
  • The price for full coverage for a teen driver can be $5,332 each year

View Chart as Image

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

Insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on your driving record, the model year and trim level, and deductibles and policy limits.

Older drivers with a clean driving record and high deductibles could pay as little as $1,300 annually on average for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, where even good drivers can expect to pay as much as $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in plays a big part in determining prices for Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A good driver about age 40 could pay as low as $920 a year in states like Vermont, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, or at least $1,910 on average in Michigan, New York, and Florida.

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%

View Chart as Image

Tesla Roadster insurance rates by U.S. city

Opting for high physical damage deductibles can save as much as $520 each year, while buying higher liability limits will increase prices. Switching from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have some driving violations or tend to cause accidents, you are probably paying at least $1,700 to $2,300 extra each year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy ranges anywhere from 43% to 134% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

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 Affordable Tesla Roadster Insurance

Getting lower rates on Tesla Roadster insurance takes avoiding accidents and violations, maintaining good credit, not filing small claims, and dropping full coverage on older vehicles. Set aside time to shop around at least once a year by getting rate quotes from direct insurance companies like Progressive and GEICO, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

The list below is a brief review of the primary concepts that were raised in the charts and tables above.

  • It is possible to save up to $170 per year just by quoting early and online
  • High-risk drivers with DUI or reckless driving convictions may pay on average $1,640 more every year for car insurance
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save around $525 each year
  • Teenagers pay higher prices, as much as $444 a month for full coverage

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.

Compare Rates and Save

Find companies with the cheapest rates in your area

Free Auto Insurance Comparison

Enter your zip code below to view companies that have cheap auto insurance rates.

secured lock Secured with SHA-256 Encryption

By clicking, you agree to our Terms of Use

Nationwide State Farm Allstate

You May Also Enjoy These Articles