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Estimated insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive costs approximately $296 each year, collision insurance costs $486, and liability is estimated at $474. A policy with only liability insurance costs approximately $522 a year, and a high-risk policy costs around $3,054. 16-year-old 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 deductible amounts, split liability limits of 30/60, and includes uninsured motorist and medical coverage. Rates include averaging for all states and Roadster models.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

For the average driver, insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster range from the low end price of $522 for the bare minimum liability coverage to a high rate of $3,054 for coverage for higher-risk drivers.

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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Living in a larger city can make a big difference on car insurance rates. Rural locations are statistically proven to have lower incidents of accident claims than congested cities. The graphic below illustrates how location impacts auto insurance prices.

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

These rate differences show why all drivers should get quotes using their specific location, instead of making a decision based on rate averages.

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Additional Rate Information

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

  • The best full coverage rate is $818
  • Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save $178 a year
  • The estimated price for a 40-year-old good driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Buying low deductibles for comp and collision coverage bumps up the cost to $1,756
  • Higher-risk drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay around $3,054
  • An auto insurance policy that insures a 16-year-old driver can cost $5,332 each year

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

Car insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster also have a wide range based on the trim level and model year, how you drive, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

If you have a few violations or you caused an accident, you could be paying anywhere from $1,700 to $2,300 extra annually, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers ranges from 43% to 134% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

More mature drivers with no driving violations and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as low as $1,300 annually on average, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Prices are highest for drivers in their teens, since even teens with perfect driving records will be charged in the ballpark of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you choose to live plays a big part in determining prices for Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A good driver about age 40 could pay as low as $930 a year in states like Iowa, Maine, and Idaho, or at least $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

Opting for high physical damage deductibles can save as much as $520 annually, whereas increasing liability limits will push prices upward. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $426 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

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 insurance for a Tesla Roadster takes having a good driving record, having a positive credit history, not filing small claims, and attention to physical damage deductibles. Comparison shop at least once a year by getting rate quotes from direct carriers, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

The next list is a review of the primary concepts that were touched on above.

  • Drivers can save around $170 per year just by quoting online in advance
  • Drivers considered higher risk who have several accidents or serious violations could be forced to pay on average $1,640 more per year to buy Tesla Roadster insurance
  • Increasing policy deductibles can save approximately $525 each year
  • Drivers age 20 and younger pay the highest auto insurance prices, as much as $444 per month if full coverage is purchased

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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