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 costs on average $296, collision costs $486, and liability costs around $474. Buying just liability costs as low as $522 a year, with insurance for high-risk drivers costing around $3,054. Teens pay the highest rates at $5,332 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,414
Price estimates by individual coverage:
Includes $500 policy deductibles, split liability limits of 30/60, and includes additional medical/uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all U.S. states and for different Roadster trim levels.
Price Range from Low to High
For the normal driver, Tesla Roadster insurance prices go from the low end price of $522 for just the minimum liability insurance to a much higher rate of $3,054 for coverage for higher-risk drivers.
Geographic Price Range
Where you live can make a big difference on auto insurance rates. Rural areas have lower incidents of collision claims than cities with more traffic congestion.
The price range example below illustrates how geographic area affects car insurance rates.
The ranges above demonstrate why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare prices based on a specific location, instead of making a decision based on averaged prices.
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Additional Rate Analysis
The chart below details estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.
- The cheapest rate after discounts is $818
- Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save around $178 annually
- The estimated price for the average middle-age driver with $500 deductibles is $1,414
- Selecting more expensive low deductibles for physical damage coverage bumps up the cost to $1,756
- High-risk insureds with serious driving violations could pay upwards of $3,054 or more
- The price that insures a 16-year-old driver with full coverage may cost $5,332 or more
Insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are also quite variable based on the model year and trim level, your age and driving habits, and policy deductibles and limits.
If you have some driving violations or you caused an accident, you may be forking out at a minimum $1,700 to $2,300 additional each year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can be from 43% to 134% more than the average policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
An older driver with no violations or accidents and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as low as $1,300 a year for full coverage. Prices are much higher for teenage drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records should be prepared to pay upwards of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age
The state you live in has a huge impact on Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $1,020 a year in states like New Hampshire, Ohio, and Utah, or have to pay at least $1,910 on average in Florida, Michigan, and New York.
| 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% |
Choosing higher comprehensive and collision insurance deductibles could cut prices by as much as $520 annually, while increasing your policy's liability limits will cost you more. Moving from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $426 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
Since prices can be so different, the best way to find out exactly what you will pay is to compare prices from multiple companies. Each insurance company calculates prices differently, and prices may be quite different.
| 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 Cheapest Tesla Roadster Insurance
Getting lower rates on insurance for a Tesla Roadster requires being safe and accident-free, having a good credit score, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and insuring your home and auto with the same company. Compare rates at least once a year by requesting rates from direct companies, and also from several local insurance agents.
Below you'll find a recap of the primary concepts that were presented in the illustrations above.
- You may be able to save as much as $170 per year simply by shopping early and online
- Drivers considered higher risk that have major violations or accidents pay on average $1,640 more each year than a low-risk driver
- Increasing physical damage deductibles can save approximately $525 each year
- Youthful drivers pay higher prices, costing up to $444 a month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
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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