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Estimated auto insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 annually with full coverage. Comprehensive costs an estimated $296 a year, collision insurance costs $486, and liability insurance is estimated at $474. Liability-only insurance costs approximately $522 a year, and high-risk driver insurance 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 broken down by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Prices are based on $500 policy deductibles, liability limits of 30/60, and includes UM/UIM and medical coverage. Rates include averaging for all U.S. states and Roadster trim levels.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

For the average 40-year-old driver, insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster range from as cheap as $522 for a discount liability-only rate to a high of $3,054 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.

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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Living in a larger city has a significant impact on car insurance rates. More rural locations are statistically proven to have fewer collision claims than congested cities. The diagram below illustrates the difference location can make on insurance prices.

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

These rate differences demonstrate why it is important to get quotes for a targeted area and their own personal driving habits, rather than relying on rate averages.

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Rates by State, City, and Model

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

  • The best full coverage rate is $818
  • Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save approximately $1,236 annually
  • The estimated rate for a 40-year-old good driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Buying low $100 deductibles for comp and collision coverage will cost $1,756
  • High-risk insureds with multiple tickets or accidents could pay up to $3,054
  • An auto insurance policy with full coverage for a teen driver can cost as much as $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

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

Older drivers with no violations or accidents and high physical damage deductibles could pay as little as $1,300 annually on average, 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 may be forking out $1,700 to $2,300 additional annually, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy ranges anywhere from 43% to 134% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

Opting for high physical damage deductibles can save as much as $520 each year, while buying higher liability limits will increase premiums. Moving 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 plays a big part in determining prices for Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A good driver about age 40 could pay as low as $1,020 a year in states like Utah, Ohio, and New Hampshire, or at least $1,910 on average in New York, Michigan, and Florida.

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 Affordable Tesla Roadster Insurance

Finding better rates on Tesla Roadster insurance takes being safe and accident-free, having good credit, being claim-free, and possibly raising deductibles. Make time to compare rates once a year by requesting rates from direct companies, and also from several local insurance agents.

Below you'll find a brief review of the data that was touched on in this article.

  • You may be able to save approximately $170 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Drivers who want more liability protection will pay around $520 every year to raise limits from 30/60 bodily injury limits to higher 250/500 limits
  • Youthful drivers are expensive to insure, possibly costing $444 per month if they have full coverage
  • High-risk drivers with DUI or reckless driving convictions pay on average $1,640 more annually than a low-risk driver

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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