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U.S. average insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 every 12 months for full coverage. Comprehensive costs an estimated $296 each year, collision costs $486, and liability is estimated at $474. Liability-only coverage costs approximately $522 a year, with high-risk coverage costing around $3,054. Teenage drivers pay the highest rates at $5,332 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Price estimates broken down by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Prices include $500 deductibles, split liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all states and Roadster models.

Price Range from Low to High

For the average 40-year-old driver, Tesla Roadster insurance prices go from the cheapest price of $522 for liability-only 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

Geographic Price Range

Living in a larger city can make a big difference on insurance rates. More rural locations have more infrequent accident claims than densely populated cities.

The graphic below illustrates the difference location can make on insurance prices.

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

The ranges above show why all drivers should get quotes for a targeted area and their own driving history, instead of making a decision based on average rates.

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

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Additional Charts and Tables

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

  • The best discount rate is $818
  • Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save approximately $178 a year
  • The average price for the average middle-age driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Using low deductibles for comp and collision coverage increases the price to $1,756
  • Higher-risk drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay up to $3,054 or more
  • The price to insure a 16-year-old driver can cost as much as $5,332 each year

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

Auto insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on deductibles and policy limits, your driver profile, and the model year and trim level.

Using high physical damage deductibles can save as much as $520 annually, whereas increasing liability limits will increase premiums. Going from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

More mature drivers with a good driving record and higher deductibles may pay as low as $1,300 annually on average for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, since even excellent drivers will have to pay at least $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have some driving violations or you were responsible for an accident, you could be paying $1,700 to $2,300 in extra premium each year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers ranges from 43% to 134% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

The state you live in 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 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

Since prices can be so different, the only way to know which car insurance is cheapest is to do a rate comparison from multiple companies. Each auto insurer uses a different method to calculate prices, and quoted prices may be quite different.

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 Shop for the Right Tesla Roadster Insurance

Getting lower rates on insurance for a Tesla Roadster takes not taking risks behind the wheel, having a good credit score, eliminating unnecessary coverage, and qualifying for all possible discounts. Make time to compare rates at least once a year by obtaining price quotes from direct carriers like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from several local insurance agents.

The following is a quick rundown of the primary concepts that were touched on in this article.

  • Drivers can save approximately $170 per year simply by quoting online in advance
  • Drivers considered higher risk with reckless driving or DUI convictions pay on average $1,640 more annually for Roadster insurance
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles could save as much as $525 each year
  • Teens are the costliest to insure, with premiums as much as $444 a month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included

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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