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Estimated insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year with full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $296 a year, collision insurance costs $486, and liability is $474. Liability-only insurance costs around $522 a year, and high-risk driver insurance costs $3,054 or more. 16-year-old drivers pay the most at up to $5,332 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,414

Premium estimates by type of coverage:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Includes $500 physical damage deductibles, split liability limits of 30/60, and includes uninsured motorist and medical coverage. Rates include averaging for all U.S. states and Roadster trim levels.

Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage

For an average driver, insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster range from as low as $522 for the bare minimum liability coverage to a high of $3,054 for coverage for higher-risk drivers.

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

Insurance Price Range by Location

Choosing to live in a large city can have significant affects on the price of insurance. Rural locations are statistically proven to have a lower frequency of collision claims than congested cities. The diagram below illustrates the effect of geographic area on auto insurance prices.

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

These rate differences demonstrate why it is important to compare rates quotes using their specific location and risk profile, instead of using rate averages.

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Additional Rate Information

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

  • The best full coverage rate is $818
  • Raising to $1,000 deductibles will save $1,236 annually
  • The average rate for a 40-year-old good driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Buying low $100 deductibles will cost an extra $342 every year
  • At-risk drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay around $3,054
  • An auto insurance policy for full coverage for a teen driver can cost $5,332

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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

Insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster also have a wide range based on your driving characteristics, the trim level and model year, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

Older drivers with no violations or accidents and high deductibles may pay as little as $1,300 every 12 months on average, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Prices are highest for drivers in their teens, where even good drivers should be prepared to pay in the ballpark of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you choose to live also has a big influence on Tesla Roadster insurance prices. A middle-age driver might find prices as low as $1,020 a year in states like Utah, Ohio, and New Hampshire, or at least $1,910 on average in New York, Michigan, 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

Opting for high physical damage deductibles can reduce prices by up to $520 every year, while buying higher liability limits will push prices upward. Moving from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $426 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have a few violations or tend to cause accidents, you may be forking out anywhere from $1,700 to $2,300 additional annually, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy is expensive and can cost as much as 43% to 134% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

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 Cheapest Tesla Roadster Insurance

Finding better rates on car insurance consists of being a safe and courteous driver, having a good credit history, being claim-free, and consideration of higher deductibles. Take the time to compare rates at least once a year by getting quotes from direct companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from several local insurance agents.

Below is a recap of the primary concepts that were covered in the above illustrations.

  • You may be able to save around $170 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Higher risk drivers that have major violations or accidents pay on average $1,640 more per year for auto insurance
  • Increasing policy deductibles can save around $525 each year
  • Teenage drivers are the costliest to insure, possibly costing $444 per month including comprehensive and collision insurance

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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