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Average insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are $1,482 every 12 months for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive costs approximately $314, collision insurance costs $536, and liability insurance is estimated at $474. Liability-only coverage costs approximately $522 a year, and high-risk coverage costs around $3,206. Teen drivers receive the highest rates at up to $5,554 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,482

Rate estimates by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $314
Collision $536
Liability $474

Estimates include $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes both medical and UM/UIM coverage. Rates are averaged for all 50 states and for different Roadster trim levels.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

Using a middle-aged driver as an example, prices range range from the cheapest price of $522 for basic liability insurance to a much higher rate of $3,206 for a driver who requires high-risk insurance.

Liability Only $522
Full Coverage $1,482
High Risk $3,206

Price Range by Location

Living in a larger city has a significant impact on the price of auto insurance. Rural locations tend to have more infrequent physical damage claims than larger metro areas. The price range example below illustrates how where you live affects auto insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,112
Small Cities $1,556
Large Cities $2,001

These examples illustrate why anyone shopping for car insurance should get quotes using their specific location and their own driving history, rather than relying on price averages.

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Rate Comparisons

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

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $850
  • Choosing higher $1,000 deductibles can save $194 each year
  • The average price for a 40-year-old driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,482
  • Choosing more expensive low deductibles for comp and collision coverage increases the price to $1,854
  • High-risk insureds with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay around $3,206
  • The cost to insure a teen driver with full coverage can cost $5,554 each year

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Tesla Roadster insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Tesla Roadster insurance rates range from $850 to $5,554 for full coverage

Car insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster can also vary considerably based on policy deductibles and limits, your risk profile, and the model of your Roadster.

Choosing high deductibles can save as much as $570 each year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will push rates upward. Switching from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $426 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

An older driver with no driving violations and higher deductibles could pay as little as $1,400 annually on average for full coverage. Rates are highest for teen drivers, since even excellent drivers will be charged in the ballpark of $5,500 a year. View Rates by Age

If you like to drive fast or you were responsible for an accident, you are probably paying anywhere from $1,800 to $2,400 extra per year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance ranges anywhere from 43% to 136% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

Where you live plays a big part in determining prices for Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A good driver about age 40 could pay as low as $970 a year in states like North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Vermont, or as much as $2,000 on average in Florida, New York, and Michigan.

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,340 -$142 -9.6%
Alaska $1,134 -$348 -23.5%
Arizona $1,228 -$254 -17.1%
Arkansas $1,482 -$0 0.0%
California $1,688 $206 13.9%
Colorado $1,416 -$66 -4.5%
Connecticut $1,522 $40 2.7%
Delaware $1,678 $196 13.2%
Florida $1,854 $372 25.1%
Georgia $1,366 -$116 -7.8%
Hawaii $1,064 -$418 -28.2%
Idaho $1,000 -$482 -32.5%
Illinois $1,104 -$378 -25.5%
Indiana $1,114 -$368 -24.8%
Iowa $1,000 -$482 -32.5%
Kansas $1,408 -$74 -5.0%
Kentucky $2,020 $538 36.3%
Louisiana $2,190 $708 47.8%
Maine $914 -$568 -38.3%
Maryland $1,222 -$260 -17.5%
Massachusetts $1,184 -$298 -20.1%
Michigan $2,574 $1,092 73.7%
Minnesota $1,238 -$244 -16.5%
Mississippi $1,774 $292 19.7%
Missouri $1,314 -$168 -11.3%
Montana $1,592 $110 7.4%
Nebraska $1,168 -$314 -21.2%
Nevada $1,776 $294 19.8%
New Hampshire $1,066 -$416 -28.1%
New Jersey $1,654 $172 11.6%
New Mexico $1,312 -$170 -11.5%
New York $1,560 $78 5.3%
North Carolina $852 -$630 -42.5%
North Dakota $1,212 -$270 -18.2%
Ohio $1,022 -$460 -31.0%
Oklahoma $1,522 $40 2.7%
Oregon $1,356 -$126 -8.5%
Pennsylvania $1,414 -$68 -4.6%
Rhode Island $1,974 $492 33.2%
South Carolina $1,342 -$140 -9.4%
South Dakota $1,250 -$232 -15.7%
Tennessee $1,296 -$186 -12.6%
Texas $1,786 $304 20.5%
Utah $1,096 -$386 -26.0%
Vermont $1,014 -$468 -31.6%
Virginia $888 -$594 -40.1%
Washington $1,146 -$336 -22.7%
West Virginia $1,358 -$124 -8.4%
Wisconsin $1,026 -$456 -30.8%
Wyoming $1,320 -$162 -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 $314 $536 $474 $1,482
2010 Tesla Roadster $296 $486 $474 $1,414
2008 Tesla Roadster $282 $426 $460 $1,326

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 Low Cost Tesla Roadster Insurance

Saving money on Tesla Roadster insurance takes avoiding accidents and violations, maintaining a good credit score, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and attention to physical damage deductibles. Take the time to comparison shop at every other renewal by getting rate quotes from direct insurance companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from local insurance agencies.

The list below is a review of the concepts that were touched on in the above illustrations.

  • High-risk drivers who have several accidents or serious violations may have to pay on average $1,720 more per year for car insurance
  • Teenagers pay the highest auto insurance rates, costing up to $463 per month if the policy includes full coverage
  • It is possible to save around $180 per year just by shopping early and online
  • Increasing deductibles could save as much as $575 each year
  • It is possible to save around $180 per year just by shopping early and online

Rates by Driver Age

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $5,554
20 $3,404
30 $1,540
40 $1,482
50 $1,352
60 $1,326

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $1,854
$250 $1,682
$500 $1,482
$1,000 $1,288

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,482
50/100 $1,577
100/300 $1,695
250/500 $2,003
100 CSL $1,624
300 CSL $1,885
500 CSL $2,075

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $7,924
20 $5,432
30 $3,274
40 $3,206
50 $3,062
60 $3,032

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 $207

Potential Rate Discounts

If you qualify for discounts, you may save the amounts shown below.

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $79
Multi-vehicle $79
Homeowner $23
5-yr Accident Free $108
5-yr Claim Free $97
Paid in Full/EFT $67
Advance Quote $73
Online Quote $106
Total Discounts $632
Rate after discounts $850

Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.

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