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Average insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 every 12 months for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive costs an estimated $296, collision insurance costs $486, and liability insurance costs around $474. A policy with just liability insurance costs as low as $522 a year, and coverage for high-risk drivers costs around $3,054. 16-year-old drivers receive the highest rates at up to $5,332 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Rate estimates broken down by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Includes $500 physical damage deductibles, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist coverage. Rates are averaged for all 50 states and for all Roadster models.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, prices range range from the cheapest price of $522 for just the minimum liability insurance to the much higher price of $3,054 for a driver who requires high-risk insurance.

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

Price Range by Location

Where you live has a significant impact on the price of insurance. More rural locations tend to have more infrequent physical damage claims than congested cities. The example below illustrates how rural and urban location affects insurance prices.

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

These examples illustrate why everyone should compare prices for a targeted area and their own driving history, rather than relying on rate averages.

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Additional Rate Analysis

The chart below illustrates average Tesla Roadster insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.

  • The best full coverage rate is $818
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $178 each year
  • The average price for a 40-year-old driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Buying pricier low deductibles for physical damage coverage increases the price to $1,756
  • Drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay up to $3,054
  • The cost to insure a teen driver for full coverage can cost as much as $5,332 or more

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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

Insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster can also vary considerably based on policy deductibles and limits, your risk profile, and the model year and trim level.

Opting for high physical damage deductibles could cut rates by as much as $520 each year, whereas buying more liability protection will increase premiums. Switching from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $426 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

A more mature driver with no violations or accidents and higher deductibles could pay as little as $1,300 a year for full coverage. Rates are highest for teen drivers, since even excellent drivers should be prepared to pay at least $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

If you like to drive fast or you were responsible for an accident, you are probably paying $1,700 to $2,300 additional per year, depending on your age. Tesla Roadster insurance for high-risk drivers can be anywhere from 43% to 134% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

Where you live has a huge impact on Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $920 a year in states like North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Vermont, or at least $1,910 on average in Florida, New York, and Michigan.

Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,278 -$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
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 Shop for the Cheapest Tesla Roadster Insurance

Saving money on Tesla Roadster insurance requires being a safe and courteous driver, having above-average credit, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and possibly raising deductibles. Set aside time to shop around at every other renewal by requesting quotes from direct insurance companies like GEICO, Progressive, and Esurance, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

Below is a recap of the concepts that were raised in the charts and tables above.

  • High-risk drivers that have major violations or accidents could be forced to pay on average $1,640 more annually for auto insurance
  • Teenage drivers are expensive to insure, costing up to $444 per month if full coverage is included
  • It is possible to save approximately $170 per year just by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date
  • Increasing deductibles could save as much as $525 each year
  • It is possible to save approximately $170 per year just by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date

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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