Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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U.S. average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year with full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs an estimated $296 a year, collision costs $486, and liability coverage costs around $474. Liability-only insurance costs as low as $522 a year, with high-risk driver insurance costing $3,054 or more. Teenage drivers pay the highest rates at $5,332 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,414
Price estimates broken down by individual coverage:
Prices include $500 physical damage insurance deductibles, liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical and UM/UIM coverage. Estimates are averaged for all U.S. states and Roadster trim levels.
Price Range from Low to High
For the average 40-year-old driver, Tesla Roadster insurance prices go from as low as $522 for just liability insurance to a high of $3,054 for a driver that may need high-risk insurance.
Geographic Price Range
Where you live has a large influence on car insurance rates. More rural locations have a lower frequency of collision claims than densely populated cities.
The diagram below illustrates the difference location can make on insurance prices.
The ranges above demonstrate why it is important to compare prices for a targeted area and risk profile, rather than using average rates.
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More Rate Details
The chart below details estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.
- The best discount rate is $818
- Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $1,236 annually
- The average rate for the average middle-age driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,414
- Using low $100 deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an extra $342 each year
- Higher-risk drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay up to $3,054 or more
- The price for full coverage for a teenage driver can cost as much as $5,332 or more
Car insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on your driving record, the trim level and model year, and liability limits and deductibles.
Older drivers with no driving violations and high deductibles may only pay around $1,300 a year for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, where even good drivers will be charged at least $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age
The state you live in has a huge impact on Tesla Roadster insurance rates. 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.
| 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% |

Using high physical damage deductibles could cut prices by as much as $520 a year, while buying higher liability limits will increase premiums. Moving from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
If you have some driving violations or tend to cause accidents, you may be forking out $1,700 to $2,300 extra each year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can be around 43% to 134% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
Since prices can be so different, the best way to find out which car insurance is cheapest is to get quotes and see how they stack up. Each insurance company uses a different method to calculate prices, so rate quotes may be quite different from one company to the next.
| 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
Getting lower rates on auto insurance requires being a low-risk driver, having above-average credit, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and not having any coverage lapses. Make time to compare rates once a year by obtaining price quotes from direct companies like Progressive and GEICO, and also from local exclusive and independent agents.
The items below are a quick rundown of the data that was touched on in this article.
- You may be able to save approximately $170 per year simply by quoting early and online
- Consumers who want more liability coverage will pay an extra $520 every year to increase from a low limit to 250/500 limits
- Teen drivers have the highest car insurance prices, costing up to $444 a month if full coverage is included
- Drivers with reckless driving or DUI convictions may pay on average $1,640 more annually to insure their Roadster
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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