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Average insurance rates for a Tesla Roadster are $1,414 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive costs around $296 a year, collision insurance costs $486, and liability 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 for individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $296
Collision $486
Liability $474

Price estimates include $500 deductible amounts, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes uninsured motorist and medical coverage. Rates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and Roadster trim levels.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

For the normal driver, prices range range from the low end price of $522 for the bare minimum liability coverage to a high 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 can have significant affects on the price of insurance. Areas with sparse population tend to have lower incidents of comprehensive and collision claims than congested cities. The diagram below illustrates how geographic area affects auto insurance rates.

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

These examples highlight why it is important to compare prices for a specific zip code, instead of using rate averages.

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Additional Rate Information

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

  • The best full coverage rate is $818
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save about $1,236 every year
  • The estimated price for a 40-year-old driver using $500 deductibles is $1,414
  • Buying low $100 deductibles for physical damage coverage bumps up the cost to $1,756
  • Drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay at least $3,054
  • The cost that insures a teen driver can be $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 the trim level of your Roadster, your driving record and age, and deductibles and policy limits.

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

Older drivers with no violations or accidents and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as little as $1,300 a year for full coverage. Rates are highest for teen drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records should be prepared 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 $1,080 a year in states like Missouri, New Hampshire, and Vermont, or at least $2,020 on average in Michigan, New York, and Louisiana.

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 could cut rates by as much as $520 every year, while buying higher liability limits will increase rates. Changing from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $426 more each 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 Cheaper Tesla Roadster Insurance

Saving money on car insurance requires having a good driving record, having a good credit score, not filing small claims, and deciding if full coverage is necessary. Comparison shop at every other renewal by quoting rates from direct car insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from local insurance agencies.

The next list is a condensed summary of the concepts that were presented in the illustrations above.

  • Higher risk drivers with multiple at-fault accidents may have to pay on average $1,640 more every year to buy Tesla Roadster insurance
  • Drivers age 20 and younger are charged the highest rates, as much as $444 per month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
  • You may be able to save up to $170 per year just by quoting early and online
  • Increasing deductibles can save approximately $525 each year
  • You may be able to save up to $170 per year just by quoting early and online

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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