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The average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive costs on average $296, collision insurance costs $486, and liability is $474. A liability-only policy costs around $522 a year, and high-risk insurance costs around $3,054. Teenage drivers cost the most to insure at up to $5,332 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Policy rates by type of insurance:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Estimates include $500 deductible amounts, minimum liability limits, and includes both medical and uninsured motorist insurance. Prices are averaged for all 50 states and for different Roadster trim levels.

Price Range Variability

Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, Tesla Roadster insurance rates range from the low end price of $522 for minimum levels of liability insurance to a much higher rate of $3,054 for high-risk insurance.

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

Urban vs. Rural Price Range

Choosing to live in a large city can make a big difference on insurance rates. Rural areas are shown to have lower incidents of physical damage claims than densely populated cities. The price range example below illustrates how rural and urban location affects car insurance rates.

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

The examples above illustrate why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare rates quotes based on a specific location, instead of making a decision based on average rates.

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Additional Rate Details

The chart below illustrates average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.

  • The best discount rate is $818
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save around $178 each year
  • The estimated price for a good driver age 40 with $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Using more expensive low deductibles bumps up the cost to $1,756
  • Drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay upwards of $3,054
  • Policy cost that insures a 16-year-old driver with full coverage may cost $5,332

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Tesla Roadster insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing Tesla Roadster insurance rates range from $818 to $5,332 for full coverage

Car insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster also range considerably based on the model year and trim level, your age and driving record, and policy deductibles and limits.

If you have a few points on your driving record or you caused an accident, you are probably paying at a minimum $1,700 to $2,300 extra every year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance is expensive and can cost from 43% to 134% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

An older driver with no driving violations and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as low as $1,300 every 12 months on average, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teenagers, since even teens with perfect driving records will be charged upwards of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

Your home state also has a big influence on Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find rates as low as $920 a year in states like Vermont, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, or be forced to pay as much as $1,910 on average in Michigan, New York, 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

Using high physical damage deductibles can reduce rates by up to $520 annually, while increasing your policy's liability limits will cost you more. Switching from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $426 extra every 12 months. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

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 Low Cost Tesla Roadster Insurance

Finding cheaper rates on insurance for a Tesla Roadster consists of having a good driving record, having a positive credit history, being claim-free, and possibly raising deductibles. Compare prices every couple of years by obtaining price quotes from direct insurance companies, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

The next list is a review of the material that was raised in the charts and tables above.

  • Insureds who require increased levels of liability coverage will pay an extra $520 annually to raise from a 30/60 limit to the 250/500 level
  • Drivers age 20 and younger are expensive to insure, possibly costing $444 each month if full coverage is purchased
  • Drivers considered higher risk who have several accidents or serious violations may pay on average $1,640 more each year to buy Tesla Roadster insurance
  • Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save approximately $525 each year

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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