Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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Average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $296, collision insurance costs $486, and liability is $474. A liability-only policy costs around $522 a year, and high-risk insurance costs $3,054 or more. Teen drivers receive the highest rates at up to $5,332 a year.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,414
Rate estimates by individual coverage type:
Prices include $500 physical damage deductibles, liability coverage up to 30/60, and includes uninsured/under-insured motorist coverage. Rates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and for all Roadster models.
Price Range by Coverage and Risk
For the average driver, prices range range from the low end price of $522 for your basic liability-only policy to the much higher price of $3,054 for a high-risk driver policy.
Price Range by Location
Choosing to live in a large city can make a big difference on car insurance prices. Rural locations tend to have lower incidents of comprehensive and collision claims than larger metro areas. The example below illustrates how location impacts auto insurance prices.
These examples highlight why everyone should compare rates quotes using their specific location, instead of making a decision based on price averages.
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More Rate Information
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 $178 every year
- The estimated price for a 40-year-old driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,414
- Choosing pricier low deductibles will cost an additional $342 annually
- Drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay around $3,054
- The cost that insures a 16-year-old driver for full coverage can cost $5,332
Insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster can also vary considerably based on the model of your Roadster, your driving record and age, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.
If you like to drive fast or you caused an accident, you are likely paying anywhere from $1,700 to $2,300 extra per year, depending on your age. Tesla Roadster insurance for high-risk drivers is expensive and can cost from 43% to 134% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates
A more mature driver with a clean driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as low as $1,300 every 12 months on average for full coverage. Rates are highest for teen drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records can expect to pay in the ballpark of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age
Where you live also has a big influence on Tesla Roadster insurance prices. 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.
| 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% |
Choosing high deductibles can reduce rates by up to $520 annually, whereas buying more liability protection will push rates upward. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $426 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
| 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 Right Tesla Roadster Insurance
Saving money on insurance for a Tesla Roadster consists of being a safe and courteous driver, having above-average credit, not filing small claims, and possibly raising deductibles. Shop around every time your policy renews by requesting quotes from direct car insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from local auto insurance providers.
Below is a quick rundown of the information touched on above.
- You may be able to save around $170 per year just by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date
- Teenage drivers are expensive to insure, as much as $444 per month if full coverage is included
- Increasing deductibles can save approximately $525 each year
- Drivers considered higher risk with reckless driving or DUI convictions will likely pay on average $1,640 more per year for auto insurance
- Insureds who purchase higher levels of liability will pay about $520 per year to raise from a minimum limit to the 250/500 level
Rate Tables and Charts
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
| Deductible | Premium |
|---|---|
| $100 | $1,756 |
| $250 | $1,598 |
| $500 | $1,414 |
| $1,000 | $1,236 |
Full coverage, driver age 40
Rates by Liability Limit
| 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
| 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.
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 |
Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.
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