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The average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive costs around $296 a year, collision insurance costs $486, and liability costs $474. Liability-only coverage costs as little as $522 a year, and high-risk coverage costs around $3,054. Teenage drivers cost the most to insure at up to $5,332 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Policy rates for type of insurance:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Rates are based on $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes UM/UIM and medical coverage. Prices are averaged for all states and Roadster trim levels.

Price Range Variability

For a driver around age 40, Tesla Roadster insurance rates range from the low end price of $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

Urban vs. Rural Price Range

Your location can have significant affects on auto insurance rates. Areas with sparse population are shown to have lower incidents of accident claims than densely populated cities. The diagram below illustrates the difference between rural and urban areas on auto insurance rates.

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

The examples above show why it is important to compare rates for a specific zip code, 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 choices and driver risks.

  • The best discount rate is $818
  • Drivers who choose higher $1,000 deductibles will pay about $1,236 a year
  • The estimated price for a good driver age 40 using $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Using low $100 deductibles for comprehensive and collision insurance bumps up the cost to $1,756
  • Higher-risk drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay at least $3,054
  • Policy cost that insures a teen driver can be $5,332 a 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

Insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster also range considerably based on the trim level of your Roadster, how you drive, and deductibles and policy limits.

If you have a few points on your driving record or you caused an accident, you could be paying at least $1,700 to $2,300 additional every year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can cost as much as 43% to 134% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Older drivers with no violations or accidents and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as little as $1,300 per year on average, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teenagers, since even teens with perfect driving records should be prepared to pay as much as $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

Your home state makes a big difference in Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A 40-year-old driver could pay as low as $930 a year in states like Idaho, Maine, and Iowa, or be forced to pay as much as $2,020 on average in Michigan, Louisiana, and New York.

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 save up to $520 every year, while buying higher liability limits will increase rates. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $426 more each year. 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 the Best Cheap Tesla Roadster Insurance

Finding cheaper rates on car insurance not only requires avoiding accidents and violations, but also having a good credit score, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and deciding if full coverage is necessary. Compare prices at every other renewal by quoting rates from direct carriers, and also from several local insurance agents.

The list below is a quick review of the concepts that were covered above.

  • Higher risk drivers with a DUI or reckless driving violation pay on average $1,640 more every year for car insurance
  • Teenagers are charged the highest rates, costing up to $444 each month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
  • Drivers can save up to $170 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save approximately $525 each year
  • Drivers can save up to $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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