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The average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive costs approximately $296 a year, collision costs $486, and liability costs around $474. Liability-only coverage costs as low as $522 a year, with high-risk coverage costing around $3,054. 16-year-old drivers cost the most to insure at $5,332 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Policy rates by type of insurance:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Rates are based on $500 deductibles, 30/60 liability coverage, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Prices are averaged for all states and Roadster trim levels.

Price Range Variability

For a driver around age 40, Tesla Roadster insurance rates go from as low as $522 for liability-only coverage to a high of $3,054 for a policy for a high-risk driver.

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

Urban vs. Rural Price Range

Where you live can have significant affects on car insurance rates. Rural locations are shown to have a lower frequency of accident claims than congested cities.

The diagram below illustrates the difference between rural and urban areas on auto insurance prices.

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

The examples above show why it is important to compare prices using their specific location and risk profile, instead of using rate averages.

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

Enter your zip code below to view companies based on your location that have cheap auto insurance rates.

Additional Charts and Tables

The chart below shows estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The best full coverage rate is $818
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save $1,236 a year
  • The average rate for a good driver age 40 who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Buying low $100 deductibles for physical damage coverage will increase the cost to $1,756
  • Drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay around $3,054 or more
  • Policy cost for full coverage for a teen driver can cost $5,332 or more

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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

Insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster also range considerably based on your risk profile, the trim level of your Roadster, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

Older drivers with no violations or accidents and high deductibles may pay as little as $1,300 a year, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Rates are highest for teenagers, where even good drivers should be prepared to pay in the ballpark of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

Your home state has a huge impact on Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $930 a year in states like Iowa, Maine, and Idaho, or at least $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

Opting for high physical damage deductibles could cut rates by as much as $520 every year, while buying higher liability limits will push rates upward. Going from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $426 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have a few points on your driving record or tend to cause accidents, you could be paying anywhere from $1,700 to $2,300 additional every year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can be as much as 43% to 134% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

Because rates have so much variability, the only way to know who has the cheapest car insurance rates is to get quotes and see which company has the best rate. Each insurance company utilizes a different rate formula, and rates will be varied from one company to the next.

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 Best Cheap Tesla Roadster Insurance

Finding cheaper rates on car insurance requires not taking risks behind the wheel, having a good credit history, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and qualifying for all possible discounts. Set aside time to compare rates every year by getting quotes from direct carriers like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.

The following is a quick review of the coverage data covered above.

  • Drivers can save around $170 per year simply by quoting early and online
  • Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save around $525 each year
  • Teens are the costliest to insure, costing up to $444 each month including comprehensive and collision insurance
  • Higher risk drivers with a DUI or reckless driving violation may pay on average $1,640 more per year for Roadster insurance

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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