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

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Premium estimates broken down by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Full coverage includes $500 deductible amounts, minimum liability limits, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist 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 cheap as $522 for just the minimum liability insurance to a high of $3,054 for high-risk insurance.

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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Where you live has a significant impact on insurance rates. More rural locations are statistically proven to have fewer accident claims than larger metro areas. The diagram below illustrates how your location can change 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 for a targeted area and their own personal driving habits, rather than relying on price averages.

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Additional Rate Analysis

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

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $818
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $1,236 a year
  • The estimated rate for a 40-year-old good driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Choosing low $100 deductibles for physical damage coverage costs an additional $342 a year
  • Drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay up to $3,054
  • An auto insurance policy with full coverage for a teen driver can cost as much as $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

Insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster also have a wide range based on the model of your Roadster, your driver profile, and liability limits and deductibles.

Older drivers with no violations or accidents and high physical damage deductibles could pay as little as $1,300 a year, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Prices are highest for drivers in their teens, where even without any violations or accidents they should be prepared to pay at least $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have a few violations or you caused a few accidents, you could be paying $1,700 to $2,300 additional annually, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can be anywhere from 43% to 134% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

Choosing high deductibles could cut prices by as much as $520 each year, while buying higher liability limits will increase premiums. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $426 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Where you choose to live has a huge impact on Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see prices 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
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 Buy More Affordable Tesla Roadster Insurance

Finding better rates on Tesla Roadster insurance requires having a good driving record, having good credit, not filing small claims, and possibly raising deductibles. Invest the time to shop around every couple of years by requesting rates from direct carriers, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

The next list is a summary of the material that was illustrated above.

  • Drivers who want increased levels of liability coverage will pay about $520 each year to increase from 30/60 bodily injury limits to higher 250/500 limits
  • Drivers age 20 and younger are expensive to insure, as much as $444 per month if they have full coverage
  • High-risk drivers who have multiple accidents or major violations may pay on average $1,640 more annually to buy Tesla Roadster insurance
  • Increasing policy deductibles could save up to $525 each year

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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