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U.S. average insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 every 12 months with full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $296 a year, collision insurance costs $486, and liability costs around $474. A policy with just liability insurance costs as low as $522 a year, and coverage for high-risk drivers costs $3,054 or more. Teenage drivers pay the highest rates at up to $5,332 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Price estimates by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

These estimates include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, split liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all U.S. states and Roadster trim levels.

Price Range from Low to High

For the normal driver, Tesla Roadster insurance prices range from the cheapest price of $522 for liability-only coverage to a high of $3,054 for coverage for higher-risk drivers.

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

Geographic Price Range

Where you live can have significant affects on the price of insurance. Rural locations have more infrequent collision claims than densely populated cities. The diagram below illustrates how geographic area affects auto insurance prices.

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

The ranges above demonstrate why it is important to compare prices using their specific location and their own driving history, instead of using average rates.

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Additional Charts and Tables

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

  • The best discount rate is $818
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save $1,236 annually
  • The average price for the average middle-age driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Using low $100 deductibles for physical damage coverage costs an extra $342 every year
  • Drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay around $3,054
  • The price to insure a teen driver can cost $5,332 or more

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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 deductibles and policy limits, your driving record, and the model of your Roadster.

Using high physical damage deductibles could cut prices by as much as $520 every year, while buying higher liability limits will push prices upward. Moving from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Older drivers with a clean driving record and higher deductibles may pay as little as $1,300 a year for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, since even excellent drivers can expect to pay in the ballpark of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

If you have some driving violations or you were responsible for an accident, you may be forking out anywhere from $1,700 to $2,300 extra each year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can be as much as 43% to 134% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

The state you live in has a huge impact on Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $1,020 a year in states like Utah, Ohio, and New Hampshire, or be forced to pay as much as $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 Shop for Cheap Tesla Roadster Insurance

Getting lower rates on car insurance requires having a decent driving record, having good credit, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and possibly raising deductibles. Invest the time to compare rates at least once a year by requesting rates from direct companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

The following items are a brief summary of the primary concepts that were presented in the illustrations above.

  • You may be able to save around $170 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Higher risk drivers that tend to have accidents or serious violations could be forced to pay on average $1,640 more per year than a driver with a clean driving record
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles could save as much as $525 each year
  • 16 to 18-year-old drivers are expensive to insure, costing up to $444 a month if they have full coverage

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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