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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs an estimated $296 each year, collision costs $486, and liability coverage costs $474. Liability-only coverage costs as little as $522 a year, with high-risk coverage costing $3,054 or more. Teen drivers pay the highest rates at $5,332 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Price estimates broken down by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

These estimates include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical and UM/UIM coverage. Estimates are averaged for all states and Roadster models.

Price Range from Low to High

For a 40-year-old driver, Tesla Roadster insurance prices go from the low end price of $522 for just liability insurance to a high rate of $3,054 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.

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

Geographic Price Range

Your location has a large influence on insurance rates. More rural locations have lower incidents of accident claims than larger metro areas.

The graphic below illustrates how your location can change insurance prices.

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

The ranges above show why all drivers should compare rates for a targeted area, rather than using price 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.

More Rate Details

The chart below shows estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $818
  • Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay approximately $178 a year
  • The estimated price for the average middle-age driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Choosing low deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance will cost an additional $342 each year
  • High-risk insureds with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay up to $3,054 or more
  • The price that insures a teenage driver can cost as much as $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

Auto insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on the trim level and model year, how you drive, and liability limits and deductibles.

If you have some driving violations or you caused an accident, you could be paying $1,700 to $2,300 in extra premium each year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers can cost around 43% to 134% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

More mature drivers with a good driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may only pay around $1,300 per year on average for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records will have to pay at least $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in makes a big difference in Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A 40-year-old driver could pay as low as $930 a year in states like Iowa, Maine, and Idaho, or as much as $2,020 on average in New York, Louisiana, and Michigan.

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

Choosing high deductibles could save up to $520 a year, whereas increasing liability limits will increase premiums. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Since prices can be so different, the only way to know which car insurance is cheapest is to do a rate comparison and see how they stack up. Every company uses a different rate calculation, and quoted prices may be quite different.

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 Cheap Tesla Roadster Insurance

Getting lower rates on auto insurance not only requires avoiding accidents and violations, but also maintaining a good credit score, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and qualifying for all possible discounts. Shop around once a year by obtaining price quotes from direct carriers, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

The list below is a brief summary of the data that was illustrated above.

  • Drivers can save approximately $170 per year simply by quoting online in advance
  • Consumers who want higher liability limits will pay about $520 each year to go from a low limit to the 250/500 level
  • Teenagers are the costliest to insure, with premiums as much as $444 a month if the policy includes full coverage
  • Drivers that tend to have accidents or serious violations may pay on average $1,640 more annually for car insurance

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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