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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs around $296 each year, collision insurance costs $486, and liability is $474. A policy with just liability insurance costs around $522 a year, and coverage for high-risk drivers costs $3,054 or more. Teen drivers pay the highest rates at up to $5,332 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Price estimates for individual coverage:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Includes $500 physical damage insurance deductibles, minimum liability limits, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and Roadster models.

Price Range from Low to High

For an average driver, Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from as low as $522 for just the minimum liability insurance to a high rate of $3,054 for high-risk insurance.

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

Geographic Price Range

Choosing to live in a large city can have significant affects on the price of insurance. Areas with sparse population have a lower frequency of comprehensive and collision claims than larger metro areas. The graphic below illustrates the effect of geographic area on auto insurance rates.

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

The ranges above highlight why all drivers should compare rates quotes for a specific zip code and risk profile, instead of using price averages.

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Additional Rate Analysis

The chart below breaks down average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $818
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save about $178 every year
  • The average rate for the average middle-age driver using $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Choosing low deductibles will cost an extra $342 every year
  • At-risk drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay at least $3,054
  • The price for full coverage for a teen driver can be $5,332

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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 are also quite variable based on your driving record, the model of your Roadster, and deductibles and policy limits.

More mature drivers with a clean driving record and high deductibles may pay as little as $1,300 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, where even good drivers can expect to pay as much as $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in also has a big influence on Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $1,080 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or as much as $2,020 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.

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

Choosing high deductibles can reduce prices by up to $520 every year, whereas increasing liability limits will increase prices. Changing from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have some driving violations or tend to cause accidents, you are likely paying at least $1,700 to $2,300 extra each year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost as much as 43% to 134% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

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 Cheapest Tesla Roadster Insurance

Getting lower rates on car insurance consists of being a low-risk driver, maintaining good credit, being claim-free, and dropping full coverage on older vehicles. Take the time to compare rates every couple of years by quoting rates from direct car insurance companies like Progressive and GEICO, and also from several local insurance agents.

The items below are a recap of the material that was covered in the above illustrations.

  • Policyholders who may need more liability coverage will pay about $520 per year to raise from a low limit to 250/500 limits
  • Teen drivers pay higher prices, possibly costing $444 a month for full coverage
  • Higher risk drivers that have major violations or accidents pay on average $1,640 more every year to insure their Roadster
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save around $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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