Tesla Roadster Insurance Rates
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Estimated insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 every 12 months including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs on average $296 a year, collision costs $486, and liability insurance costs around $474. A liability-only policy costs as low as $522 a year, with high-risk insurance costing $3,054 or more. Teenage drivers pay the most at $5,332 a year or more.
Average premium for full coverage: $1,414
Premium estimates by type of coverage:
Rate estimates include $500 physical damage insurance deductibles, liability coverage up to 30/60, and includes both medical and uninsured motorist insurance. Rates include averaging for all 50 U.S. states and Roadster trim levels.
Insurance Price Range by Risk and Coverage
For a driver in their 40's, insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster go from the cheapest price of $522 for minimum levels of liability insurance to a high of $3,054 for a high-risk driver policy.
Insurance Price Range by Location
Where you live has a significant impact on car insurance rates. Rural areas are statistically proven to have more infrequent comprehensive and collision claims than densely populated cities.
The diagram below illustrates how location helps determine car insurance rates.
These rate differences highlight why it is important to compare prices based on a specific location and their own driving history, rather than relying on average rates.
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Additional Rate Details
The chart below breaks down estimated Tesla Roadster insurance rates for different risk profiles and scenarios.
- The best discount rate is $818
- Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save around $1,236 every year
- The average price for a 40-year-old good driver with $500 deductibles is $1,414
- Using low $100 deductibles for physical damage coverage costs an extra $342 a year
- Drivers who are prone to accidents and violations could pay upwards of $3,054 or more
- An auto insurance policy to insure a teen driver may cost $5,332 or more
Auto insurance prices for a Tesla Roadster also have a wide range based on physical damage deductibles and liability limits, your driving characteristics, and the trim level of your Roadster.
Using high physical damage deductibles could cut prices by as much as $520 each year, while buying higher liability limits will cost you more. Changing from a 50/100 liability limit to a 250/500 limit will cost up to $426 extra every year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit
Older drivers with a good driving record and higher deductibles could pay as little as $1,300 a year, or $108 per month, for full coverage. Prices are much higher for drivers in their teens, since even excellent drivers will have to pay upwards of $5,300 a year. View Rates by Age
If you have a few violations or you were responsible for an accident, you are likely paying at a minimum $1,700 to $2,300 in extra premium annually, depending on your age. A high-risk auto insurance policy can be anywhere from 43% to 134% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates
Where you choose to live has a huge impact on Tesla Roadster insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $1,080 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or be forced to pay as much as $2,020 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.
| 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% |
With such a large range in prices, the best way to figure out exactly what you will pay is to get quotes from as many companies as possible. Each insurance company uses a different method to calculate prices, and quoted prices will be substantially 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 Shop for the Best Tesla Roadster Insurance
Finding better rates on Tesla Roadster insurance requires being a low-risk driver, having a good credit score, refrain from filing small claims, and taking advantage of discounts. Invest time comparing rates every time your policy renews by quoting rates from direct car insurance companies, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.
The items below are a brief recap of the information covered in the charts and tables above.
- You may be able to save as much as $170 per year simply by quoting early and online
- Teen drivers are charged the highest prices, with the cost nearing $444 per month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
- Increasing policy deductibles could save as much as $525 each year
- High-risk drivers who tend to receive serious violations may pay on average $1,640 more each year to insure their Roadster
- Drivers who require more liability coverage will pay an extra $520 per year to increase from 30/60 bodily injury limits to a 250/500 level
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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