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The average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive costs approximately $296 a year, collision insurance costs $486, and liability insurance is $474. Buying just liability costs around $522 a year, and insurance for high-risk drivers costs around $3,054. Teen drivers cost the most to insure at up to $5,332 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Policy rates by type of insurance:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

These estimates include $500 policy deductibles, 30/60 split liability limits, and includes medical and UM/UIM coverage. Prices are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and Roadster trim levels.

Price Range Variability

For the normal driver, Tesla Roadster insurance rates range from the low end price of $522 for just liability insurance to a high of $3,054 for a high-risk insurance policy.

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

Urban vs. Rural Price Range

Choosing to live in a large city has a significant impact on car insurance prices. Rural locations are shown to have lower incidents of comprehensive and collision claims than larger metro areas. The diagram below illustrates how geographic area affects auto insurance prices.

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

The examples above highlight why it is important to compare rates quotes using their specific location, rather than relying on price averages.

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More Rate Details

The chart below breaks down average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $818
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save $1,236 every year
  • The estimated price for a good driver age 40 who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Choosing low $100 deductibles bumps up the cost to $1,756
  • Higher-risk drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay around $3,054
  • Policy cost that insures a teen driver can cost $5,332

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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, your driving record and age, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

If you have a few points on your driving record or you caused an accident, you are likely paying anywhere from $1,700 to $2,300 extra every year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy is expensive and can cost anywhere from 43% to 134% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

Older drivers with a clean driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles could pay as little as $1,300 every 12 months on average, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Rates are highest for teenagers, since even teens with perfect driving records can expect to pay in the ballpark of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

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

Choosing high deductibles can reduce rates by up to $520 each year, while buying higher liability limits will push rates upward. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $426 more per 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 Cheap Tesla Roadster Insurance

Finding cheaper rates on Tesla Roadster insurance consists of being safe and accident-free, having above-average credit, paying for small claims out-of-pocket, and possibly raising deductibles. Shop around at least every other year by requesting rates from direct car insurance companies, and also from local auto insurance providers.

Below you'll find a brief summary of the car insurance concepts presented in the illustrations above.

  • High-risk drivers that tend to have accidents or serious violations will likely pay on average $1,640 more per year than a low-risk driver
  • You may be able to save around $170 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save approximately $525 each year
  • Drivers who purchase more liability protection will pay about $520 per year to raise from a 30/60 limit to the 250/500 level

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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