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Average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs around $296 a year, collision insurance costs $486, and liability costs around $474. Buying just liability costs as low as $522 a year, and insurance for high-risk drivers costs $3,054 or more. Teens receive the highest rates at up to $5,332 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Rate estimates for individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Rates are based on $500 physical damage insurance deductibles, minimum liability limits, and includes uninsured/under-insured motorist coverage. Rates are averaged for all states and Roadster trim levels.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

Using a middle-aged driver as an example, prices range range from the low end price of $522 for your basic liability-only policy to a high of $3,054 for high-risk insurance.

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

Price Range by Location

Where you live can make a big difference on auto insurance rates. Areas with sparse population tend to have lower incidents of accident claims than cities with more traffic congestion. The diagram below illustrates how where you live affects auto insurance rates.

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

These examples show why it is important to compare prices for a specific zip code, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.

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The chart below shows average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for additional coverage choices and driver risks.

  • The cheapest rate after discounts is $818
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save about $1,236 a year
  • The estimated price for a 40-year-old driver using $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Selecting low $100 deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an additional $342 annually
  • High-risk insureds with serious driving violations could pay at least $3,054
  • The cost that insures a 16-year-old driver can be $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

Auto insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster can also vary considerably based on the trim level of your Roadster, how you drive, and deductibles and policy limits.

If you like to drive fast or you caused an accident, you could be paying at least $1,700 to $2,300 in extra premium per year, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can be from 43% to 134% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

Older drivers with a good driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as low as $1,300 a year for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teen drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records will have to pay as much as $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you live has a huge impact on Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $930 a year in states like Idaho, Maine, and Iowa, or have to pay at least $2,020 on average in Michigan, Louisiana, and New York.

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

Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could cut rates by as much as $520 annually, while buying higher liability limits will increase rates. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $426 extra every year. 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 the Best Cheap Tesla Roadster Insurance

Saving money on insurance for a Tesla Roadster requires being a low-risk driver, maintaining a good credit score, eliminating unneeded coverage, and possibly raising deductibles. Compare rates every couple of years by requesting rates from direct carriers like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from several local insurance agents.

The items below are a quick review of the material that was touched on in the above illustrations.

  • Insureds who may need more liability coverage will pay approximately $520 each year to increase from a minimum limit to the 250/500 level
  • Teen drivers are expensive to insure, costing as high as $444 per month if the policy includes full coverage
  • Drivers considered higher risk with a DUI or reckless driving violation pay on average $1,640 more every year to insure their Roadster
  • Increasing 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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