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Estimated insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $296 a year, collision insurance costs $486, and liability costs around $474. A liability-only policy costs as low as $522 a year, and high-risk insurance costs $3,054 or more. Teenage drivers pay the most at up to $5,332 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Premium estimates by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Estimates include $500 policy deductibles, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes UM/UIM and medical coverage. Rates include averaging for all states and Roadster trim levels.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

For a 40-year-old driver, insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster range from as low as $522 for a discount liability-only rate to a high of $3,054 for a driver who requires high-risk insurance.

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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Where you live can have significant affects on car insurance rates. Rural locations are statistically proven to have a lower frequency of accident claims than densely populated cities. The diagram below illustrates how your location can change auto insurance prices.

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

These rate differences show why it is important to compare prices using their specific location and risk profile, instead of using average rates.

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

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Rates by State, City, and Model

The chart below shows average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The best discount rate is $818
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save $1,236 a year
  • The average rate for a 40-year-old good driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Using low $100 deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an extra $342 every year
  • Drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay around $3,054
  • An auto insurance policy for full coverage for a teen driver can cost $5,332 or more

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

Auto insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster also have a wide range based on your driving characteristics, the trim level of your Roadster, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

Older drivers with a good driving record and high deductibles may pay as little as $1,300 a year, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Prices are much higher for drivers in their teens, where even good drivers will have to pay in the ballpark of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you choose to live has a huge impact on Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $930 a year in states like Iowa, Maine, and Idaho, or be forced to pay 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

Using high physical damage deductibles could cut prices by as much as $520 every year, while buying higher liability limits will push prices upward. Going 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 could be paying anywhere from $1,700 to $2,300 in extra premium annually, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can be as much as 43% to 134% more than a normal policy. 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 Low Cost Tesla Roadster Insurance

Finding better rates on car insurance requires avoiding accidents and claims, having good credit, not filing small claims, and possibly higher deductibles. Invest the time to shop around at every other renewal by obtaining price quotes from direct carriers like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

The points below are a review of the concepts that were illustrated above.

  • Higher risk drivers who have several accidents or serious violations may pay on average $1,640 more per year to insure a Tesla Roadster
  • Drivers under the age of 20 have the highest car insurance prices, as much as $444 per month if they have full coverage
  • Drivers can save around $170 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Increasing policy deductibles can save around $525 each year
  • Drivers can save around $170 per year just by quoting early and online

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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